The Sora Collection

The Shun Sora 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed for effortlessly trimming vegetables and slicing meats and cheeses with precision. This cooking knife features a slightly longer, wide blade with a thick heel and curved belly. It's capable of rocking cuts to easily mince herbs and spices while retaining the versatility and agility of a smaller, compact knife. Featuring VG10 steel for a 16-degree edge supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper, this Japanese knife delivers exceptional sharpness. The traditional, full-tang handle is made of a textured PP/TPE polymer blend, offering excellent grip and easy maintenance. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Sora Master Utility Knife is an essential addition to your cooking knife collection.

This knife is fantastic! It slices through raw vegetables, including carrots and potatoes, with no effort!. Donna W.. Mon Jan 08 2024

The Shun Sora 6-inch Nakiri Knife is a specialized kitchen tool designed for effortlessly slicing and dicing vegetables with precision. Hollow ground indentations reduce friction while cutting, making it easier to glide through food. Featuring VG10 steel for a 16-degree edge supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper, this Japanese knife delivers exceptional sharpness. The traditional, full-tang handle is made of a textured PP/TPE polymer blend, offering excellent grip and easy maintenance. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Sora Chef's Knife is an essential addition to your cooking knife collection.

Knife cuts as expected. Japanese characters in the logo rusted within about 4 uses despite wash and dry after every use. Interstinly the word "shun" next to it is unafected. I suspect the factory electrochem etch for the japanese characters was faulty (to much current, not passivated adequatley afterward). Picture is 5 months later after baking soda toothbrush treatment.. Chris G.. Sat May 02 2026