Shun Hiro 7" Dual Density Utility Knife

I have a decent collection of high end Wüsthof knives, mostly purchased from Cutlery and More, over decades. But with the arrival of tomato season I found Wüsthof’s serrated utility knife somewhat lacking. What had been a minor annoyance became a serious problem, as this year I discovered the joys of a tomato sandwich, and hence supersized tomatoes that needed slicing. (The blade on Wüstof’s bread knife is too thick for this task.) The Wüstof’s serrated utility blade is too thin to manage a straight slice on an oversized tomato, instead it flexes, producing uneven angular slices.

Anyhow, the problem cried out for a novel approach, so I thought I’d try the Shun serrated utility knife.

It’s been almost a religious experience. The Shun knife slices straight and true with ease. Point, slice, Bob’s your uncle!

It’s only drawback, which I can live with, is that it isn’t dishwasher safe.

I don’t really have room in my knife drawer but I’m so impressed that I’ll probably start to buy a small assortment of Shun knives.

While not a kitchen must-have, it comes very handy for tougher-skinned veggies and fruits - some tomatoes, mangoes, etc. - but can also serve as a perfect hard-rind cheese knife.

the dual serration is perfect for tough-skinned fruits and vegetables - watermelon, cantaloupe, gourds, etc.

Much more efficient and cleaner cut than the go-to bread knife.

Good knife. Pricy but worth it

Picked this one up for my wife. She does "Veggie" prep for our salads and had been using a serrated Zwilling. Nothing wrong with that knife (as it is a part of a full set I bought years ago). I just started buying some Japanese knives and thought she would enjoy using a lighter sharper knife. She is in love with it. She likens it to a piece of fine jewelry in fit and finish. Say's it's the best knife she's ever used.