Samura Shadow Utility Knife 120 mm

The Samura Shadow utility knife is a small, multifunctional knife that takes on a wide variety of everyday kitchen tasks. Its 120 mm blade is at home with fruit and vegetables, cheese, sausage and bread. The AUS-8 stainless steel blade has a black non-stick coating and is paired with a black ABS plastic handle.

Blade and steel

The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. This hardness gives you a practical balance: the edge holds up well to everyday prep, and when it needs attention, it is straightforward to restore on a whetstone.

A black non-stick coating covers the blade. It helps keep food from sticking as you slice and gives the knife its dark finish. The double-bevel edge is ground on both sides, so resharpening stays simple.

Handle and balance

The handle is made of black ABS plastic, a durable material that is comfortable to hold. The knife weighs 49 g and measures 230 mm overall.

Best uses

• Trimming and cutting vegetables
• Cutting and slicing fruit
• Slicing cheese
• Slicing sausage
• Cutting bread

Care and sharpening

Rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use. Wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and do not leave it in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items, use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

About the Shadow series

The Shadow series is built on a sleek black-on-black design: a black non-stick coating on AUS-8 blades and durable, comfortable ABS plastic handles. It covers the most popular kitchen knife types, and like all SAMURA knives, this utility knife comes with a 2-year warranty.