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product_id: 5772051
title: "Shun Edo BB1516 6-Inch Ultimate Utility Knife"
brand: "shun"
price: "R17"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5772051-shun-edo-bb1516-6-inch-ultimate-utility-knife
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Moisture-resistant handle 6-Inch blade VG10 Super Steel Shun Edo BB1516 6-Inch Ultimate Utility Knife

**Brand:** shun
**Price:** R17
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice into Excellence with Every Cut!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shun Edo BB1516 6-Inch Ultimate Utility Knife by shun
- **How much does it cost?** R17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5772051-shun-edo-bb1516-6-inch-ultimate-utility-knife)

## Best For

- shun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Design:** Resin-impregnated Pakkawood handle reduces hand fatigue for prolonged use.
- • **Innovative Finish:** Hammered 'tsuchime' finish creates air pockets for seamless food release.
- • **Effortless Cutting:** 16-degree ultra-sharp edge ensures clean cuts with minimal effort.
- • **Balanced Performance:** Zero-balanced design allows for effortless maneuverability in the kitchen.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Crafted from a single piece of VG10 Super Steel for unmatched durability.

## Overview

The Shun Edo BB1516 6-Inch Ultimate Utility Knife is a multi-purpose kitchen tool designed for precision and comfort. Made from VG10 Super Steel, it features a unique hammered finish for reduced drag and a moisture-resistant handle for enhanced grip. This hand-crafted knife is perfect for both professional chefs and home cooks looking to elevate their culinary experience.

## Description

A utility knife should work as hard around the kitchen as you do. The Shun Edo utility knife is no slouch in this coveted knife category. Designed for multiple uses around the kitchen, chop, slice dice and mince your way through a number of tasks. The sign of a great knife is one you will reach for again and again and the Edo Utility Knife is no exception. Designed for power and precision, Shun Edo knives feature Shuns most advanced ergonomic handle design and blade geometry. Every aspect, from the shape of the blade to the way the handle fits snugly into the users hand, has been designed for maximum comfort and control. Razor-sharp blades, handmade from pure VG10 "super-steel", allow the weight of the knife to do the work. Each blade features mirror-polished edges and a hammered ("tsushime" in Japanese) finish for supreme cutting performance while creating natural food release from the blade. Each knife is sharpened by hand to an extreme 16-degree cutting edge, making them among the sharpest available. The name "Edo", the ancient name for the city of Tokyo, celebrates the Japanese styling of these knives, made in the tradition of Japanese sword-making. Handles are made from resin-impregnated Pakkawood for strength, durability and moisture protection, while their contour provides maximum comfort. The heavy bolster encourages proper knife grip, while handles feature a slight elevation to allow full contact between the knife and cutting surface without the chefs knuckles getting in the way; while their "zero balance" provides additional ergonomic comfort. All Shun Edo knives are NSF certified for use in commercial kitchens.

## Features

- 6-Inch Edo Ultimate Utility knife by Shun; Multi-Purpose knife for multiple kitchen tasks
- Precision forged from one solid piece of VG10 "Super Steel" and "zero-balanced" allowing knives to do all the work
- Hammered "tsuchime" finish creates air pockets for natural food-release, reducing knife drag
- Resin-impregnated Pakkawood handles provide added strength and moisture protection; handle shape is comfortable and reduces hand fatigue
- Knives are hand-crafted featuring ultra-sharp 16 degree cutting edges; widened bolster shape encourages proper grip and reduces forearm fatigue

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    Gratuitous, but great
  

*by J***B on Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2017*

Let me start off by saying this is an absolutely unnecessary knife. That said, it is beautiful and surprisingly useful an I am quite pleased with my purchase. I work in a cafe and do everything from baking to sandwich making. This is absolutely my favorite sandwich knife of all time. Great for slicing tomatoes and sharp enough to take razor thin slices off fresh lemons. Blunt, wide end makes it great for spreading and its just the right length to easily cut a sandwich in half, be it on baguette, ciabatta or classic sandwich bread. I've found it useful for a variety of soft-fleshed fruit and vegetable prep tasks and is also great for cuitting through thinner ropes of raw dough (like a smaller log of cinnamon rolls or icebox cookies).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Ultimate Sandwich Knife
  

*by A***G on Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018*

This knife is incredibly sharp, very durable, and is the ultimate sandwich knife.  The knife is very easy to hold, and can slice through just about any food with ease.  I have found myself using this knife over my Shun chef knife in a lot of situations.

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    Shun knife ( discontinued model)
  

*by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013*

The title says it all.  It is a Shun.  They are tremendous knives.  Some times peope will rate them at less than 5 stars, build a million or so of most anything and you are likely to get a few bad ones.  These knives are sharp, balanced, and excellent tools.  This one is good for most uses.  I call it the sandwich knive.  Good for bread, tomatoes, proteins and wide for spreading condiments.  The Shun Edo series has been discontinued but is close to other models, changes in handles etc.  I have several Shun knives and find them to be excellent tools.  I highly recommmend this and other Shun knives.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-10*