Knives

The Shun Premier 5-Piece Starter Block Set is the simplest way to start a Shun Premier collection with storage and maintenance already covered. It includes the three knives most kitchens use daily: the 8-inch Chef’s Knife for slicing, dicing, and chopping; the 6.5-inch Utility Knife for the in-between tasks; and the 4-inch Paring Knife for peeling, coring, and trimming. A combination honing steel with a built-in angle guide keeps the edges aligned between sharpenings. Everything stores in a 6-slot slimline bamboo block that takes up less counter space and is easy to care for, with room left for one more knife and a pair of kitchen shears.
FeaturesThree essential knives: A chef’s knife, a utility knife, and a paring knife cover board work, mid-sized trimming, and in-hand detail.Honing steel with angle guide: The built-in guide helps you hold a consistent angle, so regular honing is quick and effective.Slimline bamboo block: The narrow block saves counter space and leaves room for another knife and shears.VG-MAX cutting cores: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.Hammered tsuchime finish: The hand-hammered surface helps food release from each blade while cutting.Contoured walnut PakkaWood handles: The handles offer comfort and control and resist moisture.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening for every knife in the set.
Tasks It Handles WellDicing, mincing, and slicing with the chef’s knifeTrimming vegetables and slicing sandwiches with the utility knifePeeling, coring, and trimming with the paring knifeKeeping every edge aligned between sharpenings
Choosing a Shun Premier SetFor the same three knives without the block and steel, the Shun Premier 3-Piece Starter Set arrives in a gift box. For a full block that adds the bread knife and herb shears, choose the Shun Premier 7-Piece Essential Block Set. For the open knife slot, the Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife suits cooks who bake, and the Shun Premier 6-inch Boning and Fillet Knife suits cooks who break down meat and fish. Learn More