Collection: Shun Premier

Your chef's knife will be the most-used knife in your kitchen, so you want to find the one that feels like an extension of your arm. The beautiful Shun Premier 8-in. Chef's Knife could be the one. This breathtaking knife is lightweight, agile, and offers an extremely comfortable grip. In fact, Shun Premier's thinner blades makes this chef's knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. The 8-in. length and razor-sharp edge are perfect for slicing and dicing a full range of foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and comes in extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince.

Key Features

• Beautiful and versatile, this is the one you will reach for every day
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 8 in (203mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, BBQ, Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Chef

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

The paring knife is an indispensable kitchen prep knife. For peeling, trimming, making decorative cuts, or even for cutting small foods like shallots or garlic, the small size of the paring knife gives you complete cutting control. Since every kitchen needs a paring knife—and since you are sure to use it just about every time you cook—it makes sense to own a paring knife you can love. May we suggest the Shun Premier Paring Knife? Of course, it is beautiful. But its real beauty comes from how well it performs. A thin lightweight blade and a razor-sharp edge make every paring task a breeze. The contour on the bottom of the handle ensures an excellent grip whether held by the handle or in a pinch grip.

Key Features

• One of the most essential kitchen knives
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 4 in (102mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Peeling & Paring

Blade Shape

Paring

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

In Japan, this knife style is known as a gyuto and is the Japanese equivalent of the chef's knife. It is an all-purpose knife ideal for meat and fish, yet it also performs beautifully on vegetables. Although the blade profile is narrower than the traditional chef's knife, it still offers plenty of knuckle clearance when cutting on a board. If you are looking for a lighter, more nimble multi-purpose kitchen knife, the Shun Premier Asian Cook's Knife is sure to become your go-to knife for a wide range of food preparation tasks.

Key Features

• A multipurpose knife similar in function to a chef's knife
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 7 in (178mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Chef, Specialty

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Shun Premier 7-in. Santoku is a beautiful, Asian-inspired chef's knife that many cooks today have added to their kitchen favorites. A knife of many talents, a santoku easily handles all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, the Shun Premier Santoku is light, agile, and very easy to maneuver. There's just enough belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which just adds to the Premier Santoku's versatility. The santoku is as easy to use as a chef's knife and is especially well suited to a down-and-forward cutting motion (push cut).

Key Features

• An Asian-inspired chef's knife for handling most kitchen tasks
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 7 in (178mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Santoku

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

All cooks have certain tools that really work for them. That's one of the reasons Shun makes so many different types of kitchen knives; so you can always find the ones that work best for you. The Shun Premier 5.5-in. Santoku is a case in point. Smaller than our full-sized santoku, this one is an in-between size and weight that make it perfect for most medium-sized kitchen tasks. Slicing baby carrots, dicing shallots, cutting butter or chocolate—all are perfect jobs for the Shun Premier 5.5-in. Santoku. If you have smaller hands or simply prefer a compact knife, this one is sure to become one of your favorite kitchen go-to knives.

Key Features

• Top performance in a smaller, lightweight, multipurpose knife
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 5.5 in (140mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Santoku

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

A Nakiri is a Japanese-style vegetable knife. If you haven't used Japanese-style knives before, the nakiri is sure to attract your attention due to its interesting shape. Yet this blade shape is quite practical, too. With its blunt tip, the Shun Premier Nakiri is safer to use in the kitchen, but without sacrificing any of the slicing and dicing power you need when processing vegetables and other foods. Because of its straight blade, edge, and spine, the nakiri isn't rocked like a chef's knife. Instead, use a push cut by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the edge parallel to the cutting surface. If you cut vegetables for salad or stir-fry, you will simply love using the Shun Premier Nakiri.

Key Features

• This beautiful knife is perfect for processing vegetables, fruits, and foods of all kinds
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 5.5 in (140mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Nakiri

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Shun Premier Blonde 7-in. Santoku is a beautiful, Asian-inspired chef's knife that many cooks today have added to their kitchen favorites. A knife of many talents, a santoku easily handles all the essential kitchen cutting tasks. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, the Shun Premier Blonde Santoku is light, agile, and very easy to maneuver. There's just enough belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which just adds to the Premier Blonde Santoku's versatility. The santoku is as easy to use as a chef's knife and is especially well suited to a down-and-forward cutting motion (push cut).

Key Features

• An Asian-inspired chef's knife for handling most kitchen tasks
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Beautiful, blonde Pakkawood handle is contoured for comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 7 in (178mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Blonde color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Santoku

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Your chef's knife will be the most-used knife in your kitchen, so you want to find the one that feels like an extension of your arm. The beautiful Shun Premier Blonde 8-in. Chef's Knife just may be the one. This breathtaking knife is lightweight, agile, and offers an extremely comfortable grip. In fact, Shun Premier Blonde's thinner blades makes this chef's knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. The 8-in. length and razor-sharp edge are perfect for slicing and dicing a full range of foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and comes in extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, this precision kitchen knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince.

Key Features

• Beautiful and versatile, this is the one you will reach for every day
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Beautiful, blonde Pakkawood handle is contoured for comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 8 in (203mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Blonde color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, BBQ, Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Chef

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

It looks unusual, but that is simply because it is unusually useful. The cutting edge of the Shun Premier Ultimate Utility's has a low-frequency serration that makes this knife perfect for slicing delicate thin-skinned fruits and vegetables. The knife's curved belly enables you to rock it on the cutting board, while the wide blade with its rounded tip also makes it great for spreading mayo on a sandwich. When you cut the sandwich in half, the gentle serrations glide through without tearing. It may not look traditional, but the Shun Premier Ultimate Utility Knife is about performance where it counts—in your kitchen. Try it and you will be amazed at how often you find yourself reaching for this multifunction knife. This beautiful, multifunction knife will be your new favorite.

Key Features

• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 6 in (152mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Serrated
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Cheese & Charcuterie, Bread

Blade Shape

Utility, Bread, Specialty

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

A nakiri is a Japanese-style vegetable knife. If you haven't used Japanese-style knives before, the nakiri is sure to attract your attention due to its interesting shape. Yet this blade shape is quite practical, too. With its blunt tip, the Shun Premier Nakiri is safer to use in the kitchen, but without sacrificing any of the slicing and dicing power you need when processing vegetables and other foods. Because of its straight blade, edge, and spine, the nakiri isn't rocked like a chef's knife. Instead, use a push cut by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the edge parallel to the cutting surface. If you cut vegetables for salad or stir-fry, you will simply love using the Shun Premier Nakiri.

Key Features

• This beautiful knife is perfect for processing vegetables, fruits, and foods of all kinds
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Blonde Pakkawood handle is contoured for comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 5.5 in (140mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Blonde color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Nakiri

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

A good utility knife is the third member of your must-have kitchen knife line up. In size, it's between a chef's knife and a paring knife, making it the perfect size for all those in-between tasks. For trimming green beans, broccoli, and other jobs where you need some precision, your utility knife is an excellent choice. Any time a paring knife seems like too little and a chef's knife too much, reach for a utility knife. The Shun Premier Utility Knife offers a razor-sharp 6-in. edge that also makes quick work of anything that goes in a sandwich—meats, cheeses, tomato slices, and more. That specialized use is why this style of knife is sometimes called a sandwich knife.

Key Features

• An in-between sized knife for all those in-between sized tasks
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 6.5 in (165mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Utility

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

As you would expect, this beautiful knife is the right tool for two key kitchen chores—boning and filleting. When boning, the narrow, sharp, curved blade gets in close to the bone, making it easy to separate meat from bone. Shun's extremely sharp edge even cuts through fibrous material with ease. It's perfect for trimming the silver skin from a tenderloin or roast or even making your own cutlets. The narrow blade reduces the drag as you cut against the meat, so cutting is fast and easy. When it comes to filleting fish, the blade's 6-in. length is just right to glide through the body of the fish, quickly removing bones and skin. The contoured Premier handle provides a secure grip for excellent control.

Key Features

• Curved, rigid blade gets in close and offers controlled cutting
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered TSUCHIME finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 6 in (152mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Angle: 16° each side
Handle Material: Walnut color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

BBQ, Boning & Fillet

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Care Instructions

• Hand wash only and dry immediately.
• Use a cutting board and avoid cutting on hard surfaces.
• Regular honing is recommended to maintain the edge.
• Professional sharpening when needed.

A good utility knife is the third member of your essential kitchen knife line up. In size, a utility is between a chef's knife and a paring knife, making it the perfect size for all those in-between tasks. For trimming green beans, broccoli, and other jobs where you need some precision, your utility knife is an excellent choice. Any time a paring knife seems like too little and a chef's knife too much, reach for a utility knife. The Shun Premier Blonde Utility Knife offers a razor-sharp 6-in. edge that also makes quick work of anything that goes in a sandwich—meats, cheeses, tomato slices, and more. That specialized use is why this style of knife is also sometimes called a sandwich knife.

Key Features

• An in-between sized knife for all those in-between tasks
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Beautiful, blonde Pakkawood handle is contoured for comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 6.5 in (165mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Blonde color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, Vegetable & Fruit

Blade Shape

Utility

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

The paring knife is an indispensable kitchen prep knife. For peeling, trimming, making decorative cuts, or even for cutting small foods like shallots or garlic, the compact size of the paring knife gives you complete cutting control. Since every kitchen needs a paring knife—and since you are sure to use it just about every time you cook—it makes sense to own a paring knife you can love. May we suggest the Shun Premier Blonde Paring Knife? Of course, it is beautiful. But its real beauty comes from how well it performs. A thin lightweight blade and a razor-sharp edge make every paring task a breeze. The contour on the bottom of the handle ensures an excellent grip whether held by the handle or in a pinch grip.

Key Features

• One of the most essential kitchen knives
• VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of "super steels"; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side
• 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Beautiful, blonde Pakkawood handle is contoured for comfort and control; resists moisture
• Handcrafted in Japan

Specifications

Blade Length: 4 in (102mm)
Blade Steel: VG-MAX
Blade Steel Layers: 69 layer Damascus
Blade Edge: Non-Serrated
Handle Material: Blonde color Pakkawood
Country of Origin: Japan

Best For

Peeling & Paring

Blade Shape

Paring

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty