Shun Classic 6-Inch Tomato Knife

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Average Customer Rating:	5.0
Brand:	Shun
Model:	DM0722
Weight:	0.3 pounds
Dimensions:	2.5 inches x 11.63 inches x 0.75 inches [Width x Length x Height]

Product Categories

Tomato Knives; Home & Garden Products Available for International Shipping; Vegetable Knives; Classic; Kitchen & Dining (284507)

Product description

Imagine thinly slicing tomatoes with such ease, the cutting board looks nearly spotless! This 6-inch Shun Classic has a serrated edge that evenly slices crunchy baguettes, egg rolls, delicate pastries and more with barely a crumb left behind.

Made from VG-10 stainless steel, Shun knives are specially constructed to be harder, less brittle, but also more flexible than traditional steel formulations. The VG-10 core is clad with 16 full layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side, for a total of 33 layers. These layers not only protect the VG-10, they create an exquisitely-detailed surface reminiscent of Damascus or pattern-forged steel, the kind once used for Samurai swords. As a result, the knives are simply stunning to look at--much like antique Damascus knives but without their tendency to rust. As an additional benefit, the slight patterning helps slice rather than crush delicate foods and keeps cut food from sticking to the blade.

The 6-inch blade of this Shun tomato knife features a serrated edge, which makes it ideal for slicing through ripe, summer tomatoes. Like many Asian-style knives, the knife's handle is especially suited to smaller users. In contrast to the traditional round profile, however, Shun's are D-shaped to prevent the knife from twisting in the hand, providing extra stability and a firm grip. The handle is made from ebony-colored PakkaWood, a fused blend of hardwood veneers imbued with waterproof resin that combines the warmth and traditional look and feel of wood with the strength and durability of plastic. The offset stainless-steel bolster is designed for ergonomic comfort and maximum safety, while a stainless-steel end cap provides the finishing touch. As sturdy as it is lovely, the tomato knife is officially safe to put in the dishwasher--although it's so good-looking you might find yourself hard-pressed to do so. Shun knives carry a limited lifetime warranty. --Mary Park

Features

6-inch tomato knife with serrated edge for slicing through ripe tomatoes

Stainless-steel blade clad with 16 layers to produce Damascus look that's rust-free

Slight patterning helps keep cut food from sticking to the blade

Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster

Measures approximately 10 by 2 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Customer reviews

« Best knife in the world? »

Well... I used to buy everyone those Wusthof tomato knives from TJ's or Marshall's CLEARANCE bins for $12. But now, they're pretty much all gone. This is better in that the boron cobalt steel has a HRC of ~64. So, you don't have to find someone to sharpen all the serrations and such. Is it WORTH five times MORE? Well, that depends on how many people you need to serve each tomato with?

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2008-11-24

« great knife »

This is a serious knife that will last for a long time since it is great steel and serrated. If you do a little more research you can do as well with a different brand for a lot less money. I consider my knife a long term investment.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2008-07-14

« Respect your cutlery! »

These Shun knives are sharp, they are very sharp.

Most of my cutlery set is made up of various Wusthof knives, I simple prefer the weight and heft of Wusthof with my most commonly 'used' knives. I decided to try something new and went with a 6 inch Shun Tomato Knife and was very please with my purchase. Though somewhat light in overall weight, the "D" shape handle design (I'm right handed) and blade sharpness have proven exceptional.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2006-05-01

« Better Than 5 Stars!!!! »

Update 9/10/07: Before purchasing this knife separately, check out the Shun Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife. You may like it better.

I believe if you're serious about cooking, you should own great cookware and excellent knives. I finally stepped up and got excellent knives. For those who haven't heard the hype, Shun is one of the most respected knife brands in the world. Check them out on the Web at kershawknives.com.

Great features of the entire line include these cool "D" shaped handles that fit your hand better. Every Shun Classic knife is made in a right- and left-handed version (chefsresource.com for lefties). The handles are made of wood and are specially treated so they are diswasher safe!! The steel used for the blades is harder than what you would find in most other knives. The knives are EXTREMELY sharp. One thing to note about Asian knives is that they must be sharpened at a different angle, 16-18 degrees vs. 20 degrees for German knives. The Shun steel takes the guesswork out of getting the angle correct because of the flat edge on one side of the metal disc below the handle.

Tomato knife -- I didn't eat tomatoes for a week while I was waiting on this knife to arrive. I'm glad I waited. I used to cut tomatoes with a steak knife and this is so much better!
I think this knife is the utility knife with scallops. I don't have enough knife smarts to know the difference between serrations and scallops, but I do know I love this knife. In Alton Brown's "Gear" book, he prefers scallops, but didn't say why.

This is an expensive, but lifetime investment. I encourage you to visit stores and feel the knives in your hand to make sure you are comfortable with them. For more info on Shun, check out Alton Brown's website. For ratings on various brands and types of knives, check out cooksillustrated.coms' equipment ratings.

This is probably the best kitchen purchase I've made and the one I'm most proud of.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2006-02-12

« Great on tomatoes, great utility knife as well! »

I bought this knife in January 2005, after lusting for one of the beautiful Shun knives for a long time. I was a little concerned about the D-shaped profile of the handle, because I'm left-handed, but have not had any problem with it. The edges are rounded and the difference between the flat side and the rounded one is not an intrusive sensation. That said, I'm not convinced there's any significant advantage to this shape, either.

I selected the tomato knife because it seemed like it would fill an unoccupied niche in our rather large collection of kitchen knives. This is a versatile knife that shouldn't be limited by its name - not only does it handle the ripest tomatoes well, but it's handy for cutting other soft, juicy fruits and vegetables or any other use for which a serrated blade is needed, and the size of the blade makes it an excellent utility knife. My husband and I use it regularly, and we both love it.