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.
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