AlbaUtility Knife 6"
- Blade length
- 6" (15 cm)
- Steel
- 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish
- Hardness
- 56-58 HRC
- Handle
- Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape
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With a 6-inch blade and 88 g (3.1 oz), this Alba knife bridges the 5-inch utility knife and the larger knives in the series. Long enough to cut cheese, tomatoes or a fillet on the board, short enough for in-hand work. Hammered 7Cr17MoV stainless blade, octagonal light maple handle.
A utility knife sits between a paring knife and a chef knife. The 5 to 6-inch blade is perfect for small jobs: halving a lemon, slicing a shallot, trimming a fillet, cutting cheese or salami. It is often the knife you reach for most during the day. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.
Blade and Handle
The Alba Utility Knife 6" has a 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade, hardened to 56-58 HRC, with a hammered finish near the spine and a polished edge sharpened to 15-20° per side. This slightly wider angle gives a sturdy edge that is easy to maintain on a honing rod or whetstone. The octagonal Japanese-style handle is light maple with an amber resin ferrule; its symmetrical shape suits right- and left-handers alike. The maple grain changes from piece to piece.
Shipping and Returns
Damascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.
See also: Alba Maple Handle Kitchen Knives
In the kitchen
Our knives at work
Our models in use (styled scenes).
Fig. 01 · Utility Knife 6"
Specs
The blade, by the numbers
| Steel | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 56-58 HRC |
| Blade length | 6" (15 cm) |
| Overall length | 11.4 in (29 cm) |
| Blade height | 43 mm |
| Spine thickness | 2 mm |
| Handle | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape |
| Weight | 3.1 oz (88 g) |
| Edge | Double bevel |
| SKU | CD-AL-UTIL15 |
Care
3 habits, years of sharp
Hand-wash it
Warm water, a drop of dish soap. Never the dishwasher.
Dry it right away
One towel, ten seconds. Never leave it in the sink.
Sharpen on a stone
1000 grit rebuilds the edge. Low, steady angle.
Questions
Before you buy
How is it different from a paring knife?
A paring knife is shorter (3-4 inches) and mostly used for peeling in the hand. A utility knife is longer and also cuts on the board.
Is the maple handle water resistant?
Maple is a dense wood, but still wood: rinse and dry the knife right away, never soak it and never use the dishwasher. A drop of food-safe oil now and then keeps the wood looking good.
