Carbon
Utility - 6"

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When a paring knife’s too small and a chef’s knife’s too much, the 6” Carbon Utility knife steps in. Sleek, sharp, and always in rotation.

SKU

CS688-06

Origin

Italy

Handle

Driftwood Evergreen™

Blade

Bohler K110

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Messermeister 6 inch Carbon Utility Knife with a Spanish hardwood handle with 2 rivets that is stabilized with natural resin
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Messermeister 6 inch Carbon Utility Knife with a Spanish hardwood handle with 2 rivets that is stabilized with natural resin
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Too big for a paring knife, too small a job for your chef’s knife? That’s where the Messermeister Carbon 6” Utility Knife shines. Handcrafted in Italy from Böhler K110 carbon steel, this nimble kitchen workhorse glides through juicy tomatoes, citrus, soft cheeses, sandwiches, vegetables, and smaller cuts of meat with ease. Its razor-sharp 15° edge, 61 HRC hardness, and 80/20 hollow grind deliver precise, confident cuts, while the ceramic stonewash finish adds durability and character. An ergonomic Driftwood Evergreen™ handle keeps things balanced and comfortable in hand. Lightweight, agile, and endlessly useful, it’s the everyday utility knife you’ll reach for more often than you expect.

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Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Italy

Overall

Length: 10.79 in | 274 mm

Blade Type

One of the most versatile knives in the kitchen. It can handle a broad range of tasks with ease, providing a balance between a smaller paring knife and a larger chef’s knife. Its size makes it ideal for quick, precise tasks when you don't need the heft of a larger knife.

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Blade

Bohler K110
Ceramic Stonewash
Hand Finished 3-Stage
80/20 Hollow Grind
15º
61 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

Driftwood Evergreen™

Blade

Width: 1.18 in | 30 mm
Length: 6.42 in | 163 mm
Thickness at spine: 1.8 mm

Handle

Length (including bolster): 4.37 in | 111 mm

Tasks

This knife strikes a perfect balance between a small paring knife and a larger chef’s knife. Its versatile size and sharp edge make it ideal for a wide range of tasks, offering precision and control without the heft of a full-sized chef’s knife.

Care

Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!

Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately

Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items

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Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Knife potential hampered by Factory Sharpening

"I own both Japanese and German knives. With its kiritsuki style blade and high HRC steel I expected Japanese style slicing experience. That was not the case. It felt like an average Zwilling or Wusthoff slicing knife. The root of the problem was the factory sharpening. The extreme convexing and 15 degree angle hampered the potential of the knife. I own a fixed blade sharpener and sharpen my knives. I reset the angle to 14. 5 degrees to get rid of the convexing and ran a 7 stone progression. The knife now slices and chops at its full potential. It’s a beautiful knife that handles well. You just need to sharpen it to match the potential of its steel and blade geometry"

— BRUCE A. (4/5)

Good addition

"Was looking for a utility knife. I like it. Feels good in the hand. Cuts well. I normally wash and dry my knives after use. Satisfied."

— Michael S. (5/5)

"Definitely one of my favorite new knives"

— Ryan (5/5)

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