Collection: Shun

Product Description

Maintain compatible kitchen knives with the Kai Diamond and Ceramic Retractable Knife Sharpener. Its simple, three-step pull-through process moves from rough sharpening to refinement and finishing, with a preset 16° sharpening angle for Kai straight-edged, double-bevel blades.

Designed for either left- or right-handed use, this compact sharpener includes a retractable cover for convenient storage between sharpening sessions.

Shun’s knife-making heritage draws on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition in Seki City, Japan. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that gives purpose to thoughtful kitchen preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Sharpening materials: Diamond and ceramic
• Sharpening angle: Preset 16°
• Three stages: Rough sharpening, refinement, and finishing
• Designed for Kai straight-edged, double-bevel blades
• Suitable for left- or right-handed use
• Retractable cover for compact storage
• Maximum blade stock thickness: 3.5 mm

Use & Care

Pull a compatible knife through the first slot for rough sharpening, the second for refinement, and the third for finishing. Use the retractable cover for storage.

Do not use with serrated, single-bevel, ceramic, or titanium blades. Do not use on blades with nicks or chips, or with blade stock thicker than 3.5 mm.

Backed by a 5-year warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Premier 8-Inch Chef’s Knife combines a versatile blade with a lightweight, agile feel for everyday slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its thin blade offers a lighter, less tiring alternative to comparable European-style chef’s knives, while the contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle provides a comfortable grip and confident control.

A VG-MAX cutting core holds a fine, razor-sharp edge, protected by stainless Damascus cladding. Premier’s distinctive hammered Tsuchime finish helps food release as you cut. The wide blade provides knuckle clearance and helps transfer prepared ingredients from board to pan, and its curved belly makes a gentle rocking motion natural when finely mincing herbs and spices.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 8 inches (203 mm)
• Blade shape: chef’s knife with a curved belly for rocking cuts
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel with wear and corrosion resistance
• Construction: 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding support and protect the core, 69 layers including the core
• Finish: hammered Tsuchime texture helps food release when cutting
• Edge: non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Handle: moisture-resistant, contoured Pakkawood with a walnut-colored finish
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing and dicing vegetables and fruit, preparing barbecue, and assembling cheese and charcuterie. Gently rock the curved blade through herbs or spices for a fine mince, and use the wide blade to help move prepared ingredients from board to pan.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife is a versatile everyday blade for slicing, dicing, and mincing fruits, vegetables, proteins, and more. Its thin blade offers a lighter, less tiring alternative to comparable European-style chef’s knives, making it a natural choice for a wide range of kitchen preparation.

The wide blade provides knuckle clearance and helps transfer prepared ingredients from board to pan, while its curved belly lets you gently rock through fresh herbs and spices for a fine mince. A strong, fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core delivers a razor-sharp, long-lasting edge. Stainless Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 8 inches (203 mm)
• Blade shape: chef’s knife with a curved belly for rocking cuts
• Cutting core: proprietary VG-MAX steel with wear and corrosion resistance
• Cladding: 34 layers of stainless Damascus on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers including the core
• Edge: non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Handle: durable, ebony-finished D-shaped Pakkawood, comfortable for both left- and right-handed cooks and designed not to harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for everyday slicing and dicing, vegetable and fruit preparation, barbecue, and cheese and charcuterie. Gently rock the curved blade through herbs or spices for a fine mince, and use the wide blade to help move prepared ingredients from board to pan.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Classic 3.5-Inch Paring Knife brings precise control to peeling, trimming, coring, and other detailed kitchen tasks. Its compact blade makes it easy to guide the tip and edge as you remove peels or pits from fruits and vegetables, or prepare small ingredients such as garlic cloves and ginger.

Versatile like a miniature chef’s knife, this paring knife pairs a strong, fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core with a razor-sharp, long-lasting edge. Stainless Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade. An ebony-finished, D-shaped Pakkawood handle is comfortable for both left- and right-handed cooks, while the full composite tang contributes to light weight and balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 3.5 inches (89 mm)
• Blade shape: paring
• Cutting core: proprietary VG-MAX steel with wear and corrosion resistance
• Cladding: 34 layers of stainless Damascus on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers including the core
• Edge: non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Handle: durable, ebony-finished D-shaped Pakkawood that won’t harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for peeling and paring fruits and vegetables, trimming, coring, and removing pits. Its small blade is suited to controlled hand-held preparation as well as cutting small ingredients such as garlic and ginger on a cutting board.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Classic 7-Inch Asian Cook’s Knife brings a lighter, more nimble feel to everyday slicing and food preparation. Known in Japan as a gyuto, this all-purpose chef’s knife handles meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit with a narrower blade profile that still provides plenty of knuckle clearance over the cutting board.

A fine-grained VG-MAX steel core delivers a razor-sharp edge, while stainless Damascus cladding supports the core and adds stain resistance. The ebony-finished, D-shaped Pakkawood handle offers a comfortable grip for both left- and right-handed cooks, and a full composite tang contributes to its light weight and balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 7 inches (178 mm)
• Style: Asian cook’s knife (gyuto), an all-purpose Japanese chef’s knife
• Cutting core: proprietary VG-MAX steel with wear and corrosion resistance
• Cladding: 34 layers of stainless Damascus on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers including the core
• Edge: non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade
• Handle: durable, ebony-finished D-shaped Pakkawood that won’t harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing meat and fish, preparing vegetables and fruit, and assembling cheese and charcuterie. Its versatile blade is designed for a wide range of everyday food-preparation tasks.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Classic 6-Inch Utility Knife brings precise control to smaller kitchen tasks, from trimming green beans and broccoli to slicing tomatoes, meats, and cheeses for a sandwich. Sized between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, its narrower, straighter blade offers a handy alternative when a larger knife feels cumbersome.

A fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core delivers a razor-sharp edge, while stainless Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade. The ebony-finished, D-shaped Pakkawood handle is comfortable for both left- and right-handed cooks, with a full composite tang contributing to light weight and balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 6 inches (152 mm)
• Blade shape: utility, narrower and straighter than a chef’s knife
• Cutting core: proprietary VG-MAX steel, strong, fine-grained, wear resistant, and corrosion resistant
• Cladding: 34 layers of stainless Damascus on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers including the core
• Edge: non-serrated, with a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge on each side
• Handle: durable, ebony-finished D-shaped Pakkawood that won’t harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for precise vegetable trimming, slicing thin-skinned tomatoes, and preparing meats, cheeses, and charcuterie. Often called a sandwich knife, this versatile size handles many everyday tasks that fall between a paring knife and a chef’s knife.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Prepare sandwiches and slice delicate fruits and vegetables with the Shun Premier 6-Inch Ultimate Utility Knife. Its gentle, low-frequency serrations cut through thin skins and soft interiors, while the broad blade and rounded tip make spreading mayonnaise and other sandwich toppings easy.

The curved belly supports a rocking motion on the cutting board, and the serrated edge glides through a finished sandwich without tearing. From slicing bread to preparing cheese and charcuterie, this multifunction knife brings versatility to everyday kitchen prep.

Handcrafted in Japan, the blade features a wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core surrounded by 68 layers of Damascus cladding for support and protection. The hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, while a contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle offers comfort, control, and moisture resistance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier
• Style: Ultimate Utility Knife
• Blade length: 6 inches (152 mm)
• Blade edge: Gentle, low-frequency serrations; 16° on each side
• Blade profile: Curved belly, broad blade, and rounded tip
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel for wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and a fine, sharp edge
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant Pakkawood with a walnut finish
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing thin-skinned fruits and vegetables, bread, sandwiches, cheese, and charcuterie. The curved belly allows a rocking motion, while the broad blade and rounded tip are useful for spreading condiments.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Make vegetable prep a pleasure with the Shun Premier 5.5-Inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife. This Japanese-style blade features a straight edge and spine with a blunt tip, a practical shape for slicing and dicing vegetables and fruit for fresh salads, stir-fries, and everyday meals.

Designed for push cuts rather than a rocking motion, the nakiri moves down and forward while its edge stays parallel to the cutting surface. Its VG-MAX cutting core offers wear and corrosion resistance and holds a fine, sharp edge, while 68 layers of Damascus cladding support and protect the core.

The hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting. A contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle offers comfort, control, and moisture resistance as you work through your ingredients.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier
• Blade shape: Nakiri, a Japanese-style vegetable knife
• Blade length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
• Blade profile: Straight edge and spine with a blunt tip
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant Pakkawood with a walnut finish
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing and dicing vegetables and fruit. Make push cuts by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the cutting edge parallel to the cutting surface, rather than rocking it like a chef’s knife.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Make everyday slicing, dicing, and mincing feel effortless with the Shun Premier Blonde 8-Inch Chef’s Knife. Its thin, lightweight blade offers agility for a wide range of ingredients, while a contoured blonde Pakkawood handle provides a comfortable, controlled grip and resists moisture.

The broad blade provides knuckle clearance above the cutting board and helps transfer prepared ingredients from board to pan. A curved belly supports gentle rocking cuts for finely mincing fresh herbs and spices, making this versatile chef’s knife a natural choice for daily meal preparation.

A fine, sharp VG-MAX cutting core offers wear and corrosion resistance, supported and protected by 68 layers of Damascus cladding. The hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, pairing the Premier collection’s distinctive appearance with practical performance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier Blonde
• Blade shape: Chef’s knife
• Blade length: 8 inches (203 mm)
• Thin, lightweight blade with a curved belly for rocking cuts
• Broad blade provides knuckle clearance and helps transfer cut ingredients
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant blonde Pakkawood
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing and dicing vegetables and fruit, preparing cheese and charcuterie, and slicing cooked meats and barbecue. Gently rock the curved blade through herbs and spices for a fine mince.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Bring nimble control to everyday slicing, dicing, and mincing with the Shun Classic 5.5-Inch Santoku Knife. This mid-size blade sits between smaller and full-sized santoku knives, offering a lighter, maneuverable option for medium-sized prep tasks and cooks who prefer a compact knife.

Slice carrots and shallots, mince fresh herbs, prepare breakfast fruit, or portion chocolate, butter, and cheese for baking and entertaining. Its shorter, wider blade and flatter edge suit an up-and-down chopping motion, making it a versatile choice for daily prep and charcuterie boards.

A fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core offers strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance while holding a fine edge. Surrounding stainless Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release, with a distinctive wavy pattern. A durable, D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is comfortable for left- and right-handed users, while the full composite tang contributes to lightweight balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Classic
• Blade shape: Santoku
• Blade length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
• Compact, lightweight blade for maneuverability
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers total including the core
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Wavy Damascus pattern
• Handle: D-shaped Pakkawood with an ebony finish
• Full composite tang
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing, dicing, and mincing vegetables and fruit, chopping herbs, and preparing chocolate, butter, cheese, and charcuterie. The shorter, wider blade and flatter edge are suited to an up-and-down chopping motion.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Bring light, nimble control to everyday prep with the Shun Premier 7-Inch Asian Chef’s Knife. Known in Japan as a gyuto, this all-purpose style is the Japanese equivalent of a chef’s knife, suited to preparing meat, fish, and vegetables.

Its narrower blade profile offers agility while retaining knuckle clearance above the cutting board. From slicing vegetables to preparing cheese and charcuterie, this versatile knife handles a wide range of kitchen tasks with a contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle for comfort, control, and moisture resistance.

A wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core holds a fine, sharp edge, while 68 layers of Damascus cladding support and protect the core. The hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, pairing the Premier collection’s distinctive appearance with practical performance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier
• Blade style: Asian chef’s knife, also known as a gyuto
• Blade length: 7 inches (178 mm)
• Narrower profile than a traditional chef’s knife, with knuckle clearance for board work
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant Pakkawood with a walnut finish
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for all-purpose kitchen preparation, including slicing meat and fish, preparing vegetables and fruit, and slicing cheese and charcuterie.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Bring precision to small prep tasks with the Shun Premier 4-Inch Paring Knife. Its thin, lightweight blade offers close control for peeling, trimming, decorative cuts, and preparing small ingredients such as shallots and garlic.

A fine, sharp VG-MAX steel core offers wear and corrosion resistance, supported by 68 layers of Damascus cladding. The hammered Tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, while the contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle resists moisture and provides comfort and control. A contour beneath the handle supports a secure grip, whether you hold the handle or use a pinch grip.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier
• Blade shape: Paring
• Blade length: 4 inches (102 mm)
• Blade edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Thin, lightweight blade for controlled detail work
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding, 69 layers total including the core
• Hammered Tsuchime finish helps food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant Pakkawood with a walnut finish
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for peeling and paring fruits and vegetables, trimming ingredients, making decorative cuts, and cutting small foods such as shallots and garlic.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

A great steak deserves a great knife. The Shun Premier 4-Piece Steak Knife Set is crafted for those who take their table as seriously as their grill. Each razor-sharp, fine-edge blade glides through meat with precision — cutting fewer capillaries, sealing in more of those rich, savory juices, and delivering every bite at its flavorful best. Handcrafted in Japan and finished with a stunning Damascus cladding and contoured Pakkawood handle, these knives are as elegant on a set table as they are effective on a perfectly seared ribeye. Presented in a beautiful gift box, this set is an exceptional choice for entertaining or a standout gift for the serious home cook.

Details & Dimensions

• Includes: (4) Shun Premier 5" Steak Knives (TDM0711)
• Blade Length: 5 in. (127mm)
• Blade Steel: VG-MAX cutting core — wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a razor-sharp edge at 16° per side
• Cladding: 68 micro layers of Damascus steel (69 layers total)
• Blade Edge: Non-serrated fine edge for cleaner cuts and easier resharpening
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime finish for food release
• Handle: Walnut-finish contoured Pakkawood — moisture resistant, comfortable grip
• Box Dimensions: 1.5"H × 15.3"L × 8.0"W
• Set Weight: 27.4 oz (777g)
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty

Use & Care

• Ideal for steak, BBQ, and precision table-side cutting
• Hand wash only — never put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to protect the blade and handle
• Hone regularly with a compatible honing steel; resharpen as needed
• Store in the included gift box or on a knife block/magnetic strip to protect the edge
• Avoid cutting on glass, ceramic, or stone surfaces

Product Description

Bring versatility to everyday prep with the Shun Classic 8-Inch Kiritsuke Knife. Known as the master chef’s knife in Japan, this multipurpose shape handles the tasks of a chef’s knife, from julienning, dicing, and finely cutting vegetables to cleaning and portioning boneless fish and other proteins.

Ideal for slicing and push cuts, the blade also has a slightly curved edge that accommodates rocking cuts. Whether you are preparing vegetables or slicing cooked meats for serving, the kiritsuke offers a versatile approach to precise cutting.

Handcrafted in Japan, the blade combines a fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core with 68 layers of stainless Damascus cladding. The wear- and corrosion-resistant core holds a fine edge, while the cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release. A durable, D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is comfortable for both left- and right-handed users, and the full composite tang contributes to lightweight balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Classic
• Blade shape: Kiritsuke
• Blade length: 8 inches (203 mm)
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers total including the core
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Slightly curved edge accommodates rocking cuts
• Handle: D-shaped Pakkawood with an ebony finish
• Full composite tang
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing, push cuts, rocking cuts, and preparing vegetables and fruit. Suitable for portioning boneless fish and other proteins, slicing cooked meats and barbecue, and preparing cheese and charcuterie.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Bring agility to everyday prep with the Shun Premier Blonde 7-Inch Santoku Knife. This Asian-inspired chef’s knife handles a wide range of essential cutting tasks, from slicing vegetables and fruit to preparing cheese and charcuterie. Slightly shorter than a standard chef’s knife, its light, maneuverable design makes it easy to guide through ingredients.

The blade is especially well suited to a down-and-forward push cut, with enough belly curve to accommodate rocking cuts as well. A contoured blonde Pakkawood handle offers comfort, control, and moisture resistance for daily use.

A wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core holds a fine, sharp edge, while 68 layers of Damascus cladding support and protect the core. The hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, pairing the Premier collection’s distinctive appearance with practical performance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier Blonde
• Blade shape: Santoku
• Blade length: 7 inches (178 mm)
• Light, agile design with a gently curved belly for rocking cuts
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant blonde Pakkawood
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for everyday slicing and preparing vegetables, fruit, cheese, and charcuterie. The santoku is particularly suited to push cuts, moving down and forward through ingredients, and its gently curved belly also allows rocking cuts.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Slice and dice vegetables with the Shun Premier Blonde 5.5-Inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife. This Japanese-style knife pairs a straight blade, edge, and spine with a blunt tip, creating a practical shape for preparing vegetables and fruit for salads, stir-fries, and everyday meals.

Designed for push cuts rather than rocking, the nakiri moves down and forward while its edge stays parallel to the cutting surface. A contoured blonde Pakkawood handle offers comfort, control, and moisture resistance during daily prep.

The wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core holds a fine, sharp edge, supported and protected by 68 layers of Damascus cladding. A hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, combining the Premier collection’s distinctive finish with practical performance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier Blonde
• Blade shape: Nakiri, a Japanese-style vegetable knife
• Blade length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
• Blade profile: Straight edge and spine with a blunt tip
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant blonde Pakkawood
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing and dicing vegetables and fruit. Make push cuts by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the cutting edge parallel to the cutting surface, rather than rocking it like a chef’s knife.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Make everyday slicing and dicing feel more controlled with the Shun Classic 8-Inch Hollow Ground Chef's Knife. Sized for small to medium fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients, this versatile chef's knife brings a practical, all-purpose blade to daily meal preparation.

Hollow-ground indentations along the blade create small air pockets that reduce friction and help food release as you cut. A fine-grained VG-MAX steel core provides wear and corrosion resistance, while stainless Damascus cladding supports the core and adds stain resistance. The D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle accommodates left- and right-handed users, and a full composite tang contributes to lightweight balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Classic
• Blade shape: Chef's knife
• Blade length: 8 inches (203 mm)
• Blade edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Hollow-ground indentations help reduce friction and improve food release
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers total including the core
• Handle: D-shaped Pakkawood with an ebony finish
• Full composite tang
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for everyday slicing and dicing of small to medium fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients, as well as preparing cheese, charcuterie, and barbecue accompaniments.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Maintain your knife's edge between sharpenings with the Shun Classic 9-Inch Combination Honing Steel. As a knife is used, its fine cutting edge can bend slightly out of alignment. Honing gently realigns that edge, helping prolong sharpness for everyday preparation.

This stainless steel honing rod combines a smooth surface for weekly maintenance with a micro-ribbed surface for monthly honing. A built-in 16° angle guide on the handle helps you position your Shun knife, while the D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle provides a secure, comfortable grip for left- and right-handed users and coordinates with the Shun Classic collection.

Shun's knife-making heritage is rooted in Seki City, Japan, where its makers have been based since 1908 and blade-making traditions reach back to the 13th century. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy reflected in the brand's approach to everyday food preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Classic
• Rod length: 9 inches (22.9 cm)
• Rod material: Stainless steel
• Honing surfaces: Smooth and micro-ribbed
• Built-in 16° angle guide on the handle
• Handle: D-shaped Pakkawood with an ebony finish
• Suitable for left- and right-handed users
• Country of origin: Japan

Use & Care

Use the smooth surface for weekly honing and the micro-ribbed surface for monthly maintenance, adjusting frequency to how often you use your knives. Shun's harder knife steel generally requires honing about once a week rather than after every use. Use the built-in guide to help maintain the correct 16° angle.

Honing realigns the cutting edge; it does not replace sharpening when a blade becomes dull. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Bring comfortable control to everyday prep with the Shun Premier 5.5-Inch Santoku Knife. Smaller and lighter than a full-size santoku, this compact, multipurpose knife is a natural fit for medium-sized kitchen tasks and cooks who prefer a smaller blade.

Slice baby carrots, dice shallots, or portion butter and chocolate with a blade sized for precise work. Its VG-MAX steel core offers wear and corrosion resistance and holds a fine, sharp edge. Damascus cladding supports and protects the core, while the hammered Tsuchime finish helps food release as you cut. A contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle resists moisture and provides comfort and control.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier
• Blade shape: Santoku
• Blade length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
• Blade edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding, 69 layers total including the core
• Hammered Tsuchime finish helps release food during cutting
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant Pakkawood with a walnut finish
• Compact, lightweight design for smaller hands or cooks who prefer a smaller knife
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing fruits and vegetables, dicing shallots, preparing cheese and charcuterie, and cutting butter or chocolate. Its compact size is well suited to medium-sized preparation tasks.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Classic 9-Inch Serrated Bread Knife slices through crisp crusts while protecting the tender crumb inside. Its wide, undulating “low-frequency” serrations gently saw through crusty loaves without ripping, squashing, or tearing, and work equally well on soft breads and pastries.

A strong, fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core provides a razor-sharp, long-lasting edge with wear and corrosion resistance. Stainless Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade. The ebony-finished, D-shaped Pakkawood handle is comfortable for both left- and right-handed cooks, while a full composite tang contributes to light weight and balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 9 inches (229 mm)
• Blade shape: bread knife
• Edge: wide, low-frequency serrations with a single-bevel 16° edge
• Cutting core: proprietary VG-MAX steel with wear and corrosion resistance
• Cladding: 34 layers of stainless Damascus on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers including the core
• Handle: durable, ebony-finished D-shaped Pakkawood that won’t harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use a gentle sawing motion to slice crusty loaves, soft breads, and pastries while preserving their texture. The undulating serrations cut through the crust without crushing the soft interior.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Classic 7-Inch Hollow-Ground Santoku Knife brings all-purpose versatility to everyday slicing and food preparation. Hollow-ground indentations help reduce friction so the blade glides more easily through vegetables, proteins, and fruit, making it a useful alternative to a chef’s knife.

Santoku means “three virtues,” a name that may refer to those three food groups. When first introduced, the Shun Classic Hollow Ground Santoku was named “Kitchen Knife of the Year” by BLADE Magazine. Its fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core delivers a razor-sharp, long-lasting edge, while stainless Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 7 inches (178 mm)
• Blade shape: santoku with hollow-ground indentations to help reduce friction
• Cutting core: proprietary VG-MAX steel, strong, fine-grained, wear resistant, and corrosion resistant
• Cladding: 34 layers of stainless Damascus on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers including the core
• Edge: non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Handle: durable, ebony-finished D-shaped Pakkawood, comfortable for left- and right-handed cooks and designed not to harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for everyday slicing and preparing vegetables, fruit, and proteins, as well as cheese and charcuterie. Its all-purpose santoku blade handles a wide variety of kitchen cutting tasks.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Premier 7-Inch Santoku Knife brings a light, agile feel to everyday kitchen preparation. Slightly shorter than a standard chef’s knife, this versatile, Asian-inspired blade is easy to maneuver and especially well suited to a down-and-forward push cut. A gentle curve in the belly also allows rocking cuts, giving you flexibility as you slice and prepare ingredients.

A VG-MAX cutting core holds a fine, sharp edge, while Damascus cladding supports and protects the core. Premier’s distinctive hammered Tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting. The moisture-resistant, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle is contoured for comfort and control, making the knife a practical companion for daily preparation.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 7 inches (178 mm)
• Blade shape: santoku with a gently curved belly for rocking cuts
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel with wear and corrosion resistance
• Construction: 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding support and protect the core, 69 layers including the core
• Finish: hammered Tsuchime texture helps food release when cutting
• Edge: non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Handle: moisture-resistant, contoured Pakkawood with a walnut-colored finish
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for everyday slicing, vegetable and fruit preparation, and cheese and charcuterie. The santoku blade is particularly suited to a down-and-forward push cut, with enough belly curve for gentle rocking cuts.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Bring precision to slicing and push cuts with the Shun Premier 8-Inch Kiritsuke Knife. Known as the master chef’s knife in Japan, this versatile shape handles many everyday chef’s knife tasks, from julienning, dicing, and finely cutting vegetables to cleaning and portioning boneless fish and other proteins.

A VG-MAX steel cutting core provides wear and corrosion resistance while holding a fine edge sharpened to 16° on each side. Surrounding Damascus cladding supports and protects the core, while the hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting.

Handcrafted in Japan, the knife pairs its straighter cutting edge with a contoured, walnut-colored Pakkawood handle for comfort and control. The moisture-resistant handle and balanced feel make it an inviting choice for preparing vegetables, slicing cooked meats, and assembling cheese and charcuterie.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier
• Blade shape: Kiritsuke
• Blade length: 8 inches (203 mm)
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant Pakkawood in a walnut finish
• Handle length: 5 inches (127 mm)
• Overall dimensions: 13.4 inches long × 1.8 inches high × 0.8 inches wide
• Weight: 7.5 oz (213 g)
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use the straighter edge for slicing and push cuts. Suitable for preparing vegetables and fruit, portioning boneless proteins, slicing cooked meats, and preparing cheese and charcuterie.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Slice tomatoes, prepare sandwiches, and spread condiments with the Shun Classic 6-Inch Ultimate Utility Knife. This distinctive, multifunction knife combines wide serrations for delicate skins and soft interiors with a broad blade and rounded tip for spreading mayonnaise and other sandwich toppings.

The curved belly allows a rocking motion on the cutting board, while the serrated edge cuts through bread and filled sandwiches without tearing. From avocados to cheese and charcuterie, its versatile shape brings several everyday preparation tasks together in one knife.

Handcrafted in Japan, the blade pairs a wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core with 68 layers of stainless Damascus cladding that support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release. A D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle suits both left- and right-handed users, while the full composite tang contributes to its lightweight balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Classic
• Style: Ultimate Utility Knife
• Blade length: 6 inches (152 mm)
• Blade edge: Wide serrations
• Blade profile: Curved belly, broad blade, and rounded tip
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers total including the core
• Handle: D-shaped Pakkawood with an ebony finish
• Full composite tang
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing tomatoes, avocados, bread, sandwiches, cheese, and charcuterie. The curved blade supports a rocking motion, and the wide blade with its rounded tip is useful for spreading condiments.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Handle precise, everyday prep with the Shun Premier 6.5-Inch Utility Knife. Sized between a paring knife and a chef’s knife, this versatile blade is a practical choice for trimming green beans and broccoli, slicing tomatoes, and preparing meats and cheeses for sandwiches.

Reach for it when a paring knife feels too small and a chef’s knife feels too large. Its non-serrated edge makes it useful for detailed vegetable and fruit preparation as well as slicing cheese and charcuterie.

Handcrafted in Japan, the blade features a wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core that holds a fine, sharp edge. Surrounding Damascus cladding supports and protects the core, while the hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting. A contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle offers comfort, control, and moisture resistance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier
• Blade shape: Utility
• Blade length: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant Pakkawood with a walnut finish
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for trimming vegetables, preparing fruit, and slicing sandwich ingredients such as meats, cheeses, and tomatoes. The in-between blade size is suited to tasks that need more reach than a paring knife and more precision than a larger chef’s knife.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Bring precision to small prep tasks with the Shun Premier Blonde 4-Inch Paring Knife. Its thin, lightweight blade and fine, sharp edge are suited to peeling, trimming, decorative cuts, and preparing small ingredients such as shallots and garlic.

A compact blade offers control for detailed work, while the blonde Pakkawood handle is contoured for comfort. The contour along the bottom supports a secure grip whether you hold the handle or use a pinch grip, and the handle resists moisture.

The wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core is supported and protected by 68 layers of Damascus cladding. A hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, combining the Premier collection’s distinctive finish with practical everyday performance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier Blonde
• Blade shape: Paring
• Blade length: 4 inches (102 mm)
• Thin, lightweight blade for detailed prep
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant blonde Pakkawood
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for peeling, paring, trimming, decorative cuts, and preparing small foods such as shallots and garlic. The contoured handle accommodates both a handle grip and a pinch grip.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Handle everyday precision prep with the Shun Premier Blonde 6.5-Inch Utility Knife. Sized between a paring knife and a chef’s knife, this versatile blade is ideal for trimming green beans and broccoli, slicing tomatoes, and preparing meats and cheeses for sandwiches.

Reach for it when a paring knife feels too small and a chef’s knife feels too large. Its fine, non-serrated edge suits detailed vegetable and fruit preparation as well as slicing cheese and charcuterie, making it a useful companion for lunch prep and entertaining.

A wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core holds a fine, sharp edge, while 68 layers of Damascus cladding support and protect the core. The hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, and a contoured blonde Pakkawood handle offers comfort, control, and moisture resistance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier Blonde
• Blade shape: Utility
• Blade length: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant blonde Pakkawood
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for trimming vegetables, preparing fruit, and slicing sandwich ingredients such as meats, cheeses, and tomatoes. Sometimes called a sandwich knife, this in-between blade size is suited to tasks that call for more reach than a paring knife without the size of a chef’s knife.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Slice tomatoes, avocados, sausages, and hard cheeses with the Shun Classic 6-Inch Serrated Utility Knife. Also known as a tomato knife or sandwich knife, this versatile blade is sized between a paring knife and a chef’s knife, with a narrower, straighter profile for precise everyday tasks.

The serrated edge cuts through tougher skins and casings without tearing soft interiors. Whether you are preparing sandwich ingredients or assembling a cheese and charcuterie board, its compact shape offers control for smaller slicing jobs.

A strong, fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core offers wear and corrosion resistance and holds a fine, sharp edge. Stainless Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release. A durable, D-shaped, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is comfortable for both left- and right-handed users, while a full composite tang contributes to lightweight balance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Classic
• Blade shape: Utility
• Blade length: 6 inches (152 mm)
• Blade edge: Serrated
• Narrow, straight blade profile for precise slicing
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers total including the core
• Handle: D-shaped Pakkawood with an ebony finish
• Full composite tang
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing tomatoes, avocados, sandwich ingredients, sausages with tougher casings, and hard cheeses. The serrated edge is suited to foods with tougher exteriors and softer interiors, as well as cheese and charcuterie preparation.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Classic 6-Inch Chef’s Knife offers lightweight, nimble control for everyday slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its compact blade is especially useful for small to medium-sized fruits, vegetables, and other foods, making it a versatile choice for cooks who prefer a smaller all-purpose knife.

The wide blade provides knuckle clearance and helps transfer chopped ingredients from board to pan, while its curved belly lets you gently rock through fresh herbs and spices for a fine mince. A fine-grained VG-MAX cutting core and stainless Damascus cladding pair a sharp cutting edge with stain resistance. The ebony-finished, D-shaped Pakkawood handle is comfortable for both left- and right-handed cooks.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 6 inches (152 mm)
• Blade shape: chef’s knife with a curved belly for rocking cuts
• Cutting core: proprietary VG-MAX steel, strong, fine-grained, wear resistant, and corrosion resistant
• Cladding: 34 layers of stainless Damascus on each side, 68 cladding layers and 69 layers including the core
• Damascus cladding supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade
• Edge: non-serrated, with a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge on each side
• Handle: durable, ebony-finished D-shaped Pakkawood that won’t harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and balance
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for slicing and dicing fruits and vegetables, preparing cheese and charcuterie, and other everyday cutting tasks. Gently rock the curved blade through herbs or spices for a fine mince, and use the wide blade to help move prepared ingredients from board to pan.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Shun Premier Blonde 5.5" Santoku is the ideal compact knife for cooks who want precision without the heft of a full-sized blade. Built around a VG-MAX cutting core — the latest in Shun's line of super steels — it holds a razor-sharp 16° edge on each side and resists both wear and corrosion. Sixty-eight micro layers of Damascus cladding protect the core and give the blade its striking, wave-like beauty, while the hammered Tsuchime finish helps food release cleanly with every cut. The contoured blonde Pakkawood handle offers a comfortable, moisture-resistant grip that suits smaller hands especially well. Handcrafted in Japan, this knife earns its place as an everyday go-to for slicing, dicing, and everything in between.

Details & Dimensions

• Blade length: 5.5 in. (140 mm)
• Overall dimensions: 1.8 in. H × 10.9 in. L × 0.7 in. W
• Weight: 5.4 oz (153 g)
• Blade steel: VG-MAX, 69-layer Damascus cladding
• Blade edge: Non-serrated, 16° per side
• Handle: Blonde Pakkawood, 4.8 in. (122 mm)
• Finish: Hammered Tsuchime
• Handcrafted in Japan
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Use & Care

• Ideal for slicing vegetables and fruit, cheese, and charcuterie
• Hand wash only — do not put in the dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to protect the blade and handle
• Hone regularly and sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge

Product Description

Prepare meat and fish with precision using the Shun Premier 6-Inch Boning & Fillet Knife. Its narrow, curved, rigid blade works close to the bone for controlled separation, while the sharp edge handles fibrous tissue, trims silver skin from tenderloins and roasts, and helps prepare cutlets.

The narrow blade reduces drag as it moves through meat, and its 6-inch length is suited to filleting fish and separating flesh from bones and skin. A contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle provides a secure, comfortable grip for control and resists moisture.

A wear- and corrosion-resistant VG-MAX cutting core holds a fine, sharp edge, supported and protected by 68 layers of Damascus cladding. The hammered tsuchime finish helps food release during cutting, combining the Premier collection’s distinctive appearance with practical performance.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun knives draw on centuries of Japanese blade-making tradition. Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps, combining skilled craftsmanship with modern technology. The name Shun celebrates ingredients at their peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty, a philosophy that brings purpose to everyday preparation.

Details & Dimensions

• Collection: Shun Premier
• Blade style: Boning and fillet
• Blade length: 6 inches (152 mm)
• Blade profile: Narrow, curved, and rigid for close, controlled cutting
• Cutting core: VG-MAX steel
• Construction: 68 layers of Damascus cladding surrounding the core, 69 layers total
• Edge: Non-serrated, sharpened to 16° on each side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime for food release
• Handle: Contoured, moisture-resistant Pakkawood with a walnut finish
• Handcrafted in Japan

Use & Care

Use for boning meat, filleting fish, trimming silver skin, preparing cutlets, and barbecue prep.

• Hand wash only and dry immediately.
• Use a cutting board and avoid cutting on hard surfaces.
• Hone regularly to maintain the edge.
• Have the knife professionally sharpened when needed.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.