In size, the Shun Classic 6-in. Utility Knife is between a chefs knife and a paring knife, but its blade is narrower and straighter. It’s perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, tooalmost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chefs knife.- Multi-purpose, between a chefs and paring in size- Hand-sharpened 16 double-bevel blade (32 comprehensive)- Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side (68 total) stainless Damascus cladding- Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood- Blade length: 6 in. (15.2 cm)- Handcrafted in Japan