Our utility knife puts an incredibly sharp edge in a smaller and extremely convenient package. Whether you’re slicing proteins, herbs or a sandwich, this knife is a kitchen workhorse that’s easy for beginners to handle and experts to master. Hybrid construction combines fundamental Japanese knife-making techniques with durable German engineering principles. A smaller, easy-to-handle knife for everyday prep. Forged blades comprise 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel for a harder blade–a 60+ Rockwell rating. Meticulously hand-sharpened by craftspeople using the three-step Honbazuke method–a sharpening process that results in a super-sharp, 12-degree edge. Stunning green Pakkawood handle–infused with resin to increase resistance to cracking–is contoured for amazing comfort and grip. Steel bolster and full hybrid tang construction improve balance for a more controlled cut. *Free shipping to contiguous US
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 11 reviews)
Lucy★★★★★
I needed a smaller blade for quick tasks and this one fits perfectly in my hand while still handling herbs and sandwiches easily. The edge is noticeably sharper than my old chef's knife, which makes slicing through tomatoes effortless.
Julian★★★★★
This little knife surprised me with how nimble it is for dicing herbs, even in my small hands. The blade's sharp edge made quick work of slicing through a ripe tomato without crushing it.
Mia★★★★★
Out of the box, this knife sliced through a ripe tomato like it was nothing — no crushing, just clean cuts. The blade is so thin and precise that dicing herbs actually feels effortless now. Definitely a workhorse for everyday meal prep.
Aurora★★★★★
I was surprised how comfortable the handle feels even after prepping a whole bag of onions—the grip is solid and the blade is a breeze to just wipe clean afterwards.
Amelia★★★★★
The Damascus steel pattern on this blade is gorgeous and it takes an edge that holds up through a week of meal prep. Slicing through a dense sweet potato felt like cutting butter, which surprised me for a knife this size.
Zoe Y.★★★★★
This 5-inch blade is incredibly nimble for detail work, yet it still powers through a butternut squash with no trouble at all. The Damascus pattern on the steel is beautiful, but more importantly, the edge arrived shaving-sharp and held up through a week of heavy meal prep.
Robert★★★★★
I was worried a smaller knife wouldn't handle thick cuts, but this one glides through butternut squash like it's butter. The blade's sharpness right out of the box is genuinely impressive.
William★★★★★
The blade took an incredible edge right out of the box and still feels razor-sharp after a week of daily use. It's the perfect size for quickly slicing through a bagel without the awkward bulk of a chef's knife.
Chloe Q.★★★★★
I've had this knife for about a month now, and the handle feels perfectly balanced in my hand—makes quick work of tomatoes without smashing them. It's already become my go-to for everyday slicing tasks.
Evelyn M.★★★★☆
Great edge right out of the box—sliced through a ripe tomato without squishing it. The blade's a bit thinner than I expected, but that actually made precise herb chopping easier.
