{"title":"Utility Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe utility knife sits between a chef knife and a paring knife, typically 5 to 6 inches long, making it the ideal in-between blade. It handles jobs too precise for a full-size \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003echef knife\u003c\/a\u003e but too large for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paring-knives\"\u003eparing knife\u003c\/a\u003e: slicing tomatoes, portioning sandwich fillings, trimming meat, and cutting citrus. Many home cooks reach for their utility knife more than any other blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur utility knives feature the same high-carbon steel cores and 67-layer Damascus cladding as the rest of the range, with HRC ratings of 60 to 62 for long-lasting sharpness. The narrower blade profile makes them lighter and more agile in the hand, ideal for extended prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hezhen-supreme-utility-knife-5-inch","title":"5\" Utility Knife - Supreme Series (X02)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the most versatile blade in your block. This 5-inch Utility Knife is the perfect \"in-between\" tool—your go-to for all those daily tasks where a big chef knife feels like overkill and a small paring knife isn't quite enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Daily Go-To\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the knife you'll grab for the quick jobs: slicing an apple, cutting up cheese, trimming fat from a chicken breast, or making the perfect sandwich. It’s nimble, precise, and an absolute daily workhorse, built from classic German 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) stainless steel. This is the trusted steel of professional kitchens, loved for its perfect balance of sharpness, durability, and extreme corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Comfort, Perfect Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efull-tang\u003c\/strong\u003e construction means one solid piece of steel runs from the blade's tip to the handle's end, giving you superior strength and a confident, balanced feel in the hand. It's tough, easy to maintain, and built to last. The classic red wood handle is secured with stainless steel rivets, providing a timeless look and a comfortable, secure grip for total control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e German 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-inch utility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56–58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Tang for strength and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wood with Stainless Steel Rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for trimming, slicing fruit, sandwich prep, and fine cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supreme (X02)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02-WY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with the Supreme 8\" Chef Knife and 7\" Santoku for a compact, versatile prep set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43720275230771,"sku":"X02-WY","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/5-utility-knife-x02-4711694.jpg?v=1762745756"},{"product_id":"mo-series-5-5-inch-utility-knife","title":"5.5\" Utility Knife - Mo Series (X06)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the \"Goldilocks\" of your knife block. Not quite big enough to be a Chef knife, not small enough to be a paring knife—it is just right for everything in between. This 5.5-inch Utility Knife is the agile multi-tasker you didn't know you needed until you used it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Daily Go-Between\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for slicing sandwich meats, cutting citrus for cocktails, or breaking down smaller vegetables like shallots and green beans. The blade is built on a high-performance 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, wrapped in 67 layers of stunning Damascus steel. It holds a screamingly sharp edge (60-62 HRC), meaning you can slice through a tomato without squashing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSignature Comfort and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great knife is an extension of your hand. The signature MO series handle is crafted from deep, burnt oak, hand-shaped for a comfortable, secure grip. 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Peeling kiwifruit, halving cherry tomatoes, trimming silverskin off a pork tenderloin, deveining prawns on the board: the 5-inch blade has enough length to do real work without the chef knife's bulk getting in the way. It's the knife that fills the gap you didn't know you had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Size for the In-Between Jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA utility knife doesn't rock-chop and it doesn't peel in-hand. It works on the board for the medium-scale prep that doesn't need an 8-inch blade looming over it. Slicing an apple into wedges without bruising the flesh is a good example. So is running the tip along a prawn's back or shaving a capsicum into thin strips: you'll do all of those cleaner with a narrower, shorter blade. 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Halving cherry tomatoes, coring strawberries, trimming silverskin off a pork fillet, deveining prawns: five inches of blade gives you more control than eight ever could for these jobs. It won't replace the chef knife. It'll just quietly become the one you grab first for anything small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Daily Go-Between\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow blade slips under silverskin without dragging, and the pointed tip finds its way into a prawn without tearing the flesh. You get enough length to rock through herbs but enough control to stay precise on small fruit. The edge is ground to 60-62 HRC on a 10Cr15CoMoV core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus, so it \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through a full session of fussy prep work without needing a honing rod between tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFigured Sycamore, Full-Tang Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figured sycamore handle has a dense, rippled grain that looks different on every piece. It sits well whether you're pinching the blade for strawberry work or using a full handle grip on the pork. 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The grain is tight enough that it won't pick up moisture or swell after repeated washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60±2 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-inch utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural olive wood, full-tang, riveted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halving cherry tomatoes, trimming silverskin, slicing small produce where a chef knife feels excessive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin Series (X02O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X02O-WY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Pin Series 8\" Chef Knife for the heavy daily prep, and the 4\" Paring Knife for true in-hand work like peeling or segmenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991059955763,"sku":"X02O-WY","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/5-utility-knife-pin-series-x020-9780473.jpg?v=1770232898"},{"product_id":"5-utility-knife-ji-series-x08","title":"5\" Utility Knife - Ji Series (X08)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when you're halving cherry tomatoes or trimming silverskin off a chicken breast. 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Full-tang all the way to the butt keeps the balance point predictable in your grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 12Cr18MoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-inch utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony wood, full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halving cherry tomatoes, trimming silverskin, slicing smallgoods, and any task where your chef knife is too much blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ji Series (X08)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X08-WY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Ji Series 8\" Chef Knife for the bigger board work, and the Ji Series 4\" Paring Knife for anything that needs an in-hand cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43994455736371,"sku":"X08-WY","price":104.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/5-utility-knife-ji-series-x08-5350196.jpg?v=1776571864"},{"product_id":"5-inch-utility-knife-retro-series-pm8s-wy","title":"5\" Utility Knife - Retro Series (PM8S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the chef knife is too much. Cherry tomatoes that roll away from a big blade, silverskin on a pork fillet, a peach you want halved cleanly without the pit dragging the flesh apart - this is the knife for that middle tier of jobs. It sits between paring knife territory and full utility length, with enough belly to slice and enough control to trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Size for the Job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kitchens have a chef knife and a parer and a gap in between where neither feels right. The utility knife fills that gap. It's nimble enough to work close to the board for deveining prawns or slicing a block of halloumi, but long enough to break down a mango or trim the fat cap off a lamb rack without fighting the curve of the blade. The thin profile keeps it from wedging in soft produce the way a thicker chef knife will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSame Steel, Same Handle, Ready to Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite: a hard high-carbon core vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, flanked by two layers of softer stainless for corrosion resistance. It \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e a fine edge without the brittleness you'd get from a single-steel hard blade. 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The 5\" utility knife is the one you'll stop overlooking once you actually have a good one in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe In-Between Blade That Earns Its Place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive inches is long enough to keep the blade on the board for most small-produce work. Short enough that you're not wrangling extra length when trimming silverskin or halving a dozen cherry tomatoes in quick succession. It's the blade that handles the jobs your chef knife makes awkward: anything smaller than a capsicum where the extra length starts working against you rather than for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e67-Layer Damascus on a Compact Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 10Cr15CoMoV, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus cladding. Same build as the larger blades in the Zhen Series: an edge that \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e its keenness through repetitive work rather than going blunt by the third use. 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That's most of the jobs that fall in between -- halving avocados, slicing a handful of mushrooms, trimming the fat on a thick chop, breaking down a capsicum. Six inches is the size that handles all of it without making you feel like you're wielding a sword or fighting the food with a stub of a blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Length for In-Between Jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 6-inch utility knife gives you enough blade to slice a small onion cleanly, but enough control to trim silverskin off a narrow pork fillet without dragging across the board. German 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) stainless steel takes a sharp edge and \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e it through repeated daily use without the maintenance overhead of a harder Japanese steel. 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