Japanese Universal knife 15 cm from KAI in the SHUN CLASSIC series which is perfect for cutting most things in the kitchen, including vegetables, meat and cheeses. The knife has a core of the quality steel VG-MAX and 32 layers of Damascus steel on each side, which gives a beautiful pattern. The handle is made of laminated Pakka wood, sanded and polished to a glossy finish. Hardness 61 HRC. A utility knife is perfect for many small tasks that require precise cuts, such as trimming broccoli, green beans and other smaller vegetables. Some chefs use it as a large paring knife, while others use it as an alternative to the chef's knife. It has a slightly curved shape that allows for moderately rocking cuts. Sleek enough to peel an onion in your hand and then quickly slice it up. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well for all the toppings on a sandwich, from thin vegetables like tomatoes to meats and cheeses.