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Shun Premier Knives
The Shun Premier Knife Collection features a striking hand-hammered appearance (Tsuchime) that is a great melding of form and function. The mottled surface provides air pockets to reduce drag when cutting and helps to keep starchy foods from sticking to the blade. The signature Shun emblem is emblazoned on the blade and on the end of the handle. The handle is a dark, walnut PakkaWood; A resin impregnated wood that is impervious to water and will not shrink. Each Shun Premier knife has a VG10 core, with 16 layers of Damascus on each side, for a total of 33 layers. The edges are razor sharp and very thin, as you would expect from Shun. Lifetime guaranteed.
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Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife
The Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife is a versatile, all-purpose blade designed to handle a wide variety of kitchen tasks. Sized between a paring knife and a chef's knife, it is more nimble than a larger knife for trimming and slicing, while offering more length than a paring knife for cutting larger items. This knife is perfectly suited for situations where a chef's knife feels too large. The hand-hammered finish on the blade helps reduce drag, allowing food to release more easily. Its straight blade makes it proficient at slicing, and the pointed tip is useful for detail work. The handle is shaped to provide a comfortable and secure grip for precise control. This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as: Slicing: Cutting through sandwiches, meats, and cheeses. Trimming: Preparing vegetables like asparagus, green beans, or broccoli. Cutting Produce: Slicing mid-sized fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, shallots, and citrus. General Prep: Handling everyday tasks that require more length than a paring knife. Learn MoreRegular Price: $159.95
Special Price $127.95
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Shun Premier 6 in. Fillet Knife
The Shun Premier 6-inch Gokujo is a highly specialized and versatile tool designed for precision work with fish and meat. The name "Gokujo" translates to "supreme," reflecting the blade's unique hybrid design that functions as both a traditional boning knife and a flexible fillet knife. The blade features a stiff spine near the handle, providing the leverage needed to cut through cartilage and work cleanly around the bones of beef, pork, or poultry. As it tapers toward the tip, it becomes progressively more flexible, offering the delicate control required to glide between the skin and flesh of a fish, ensuring you get perfect fillets with minimal waste. At the heart of the Gokujo is a core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX "super steel," renowned for its ability to take and maintain an incredibly sharp 16° edge while resisting corrosion and wear. This high-performance core is protected by 68 layers of Damascus cladding, which not only adds to the blade's strength and durability but also creates a unique, rippling pattern. The signature tsuchime (hand-hammered) finish on the upper part of the blade serves both an aesthetic and a functional purpose. The hammered indentations create small air pockets, which reduce drag and help the knife glide smoothly through food, preventing fat or delicate fish skin from sticking. For optimal control, the knife is fitted with a contoured, walnut-finished PakkaWood® handle. This durable and moisture-resistant material provides a comfortable and secure grip, which is essential for detailed and precise cutting tasks. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, the Shun Premier Gokujo is a masterfully engineered instrument for the discerning cook. Learn MoreRegular Price: $189.95
Special Price $151.95
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Shun Premier 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife
The Shun Premier 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife is a highly versatile and agile all-purpose blade, designed to be the go-to tool for a multitude of everyday kitchen tasks. It is perfectly sized to handle the jobs that are too large for a paring knife but for which a full-sized chef's knife feels unwieldy. It is a true master of "in-between" tasks. This knife's straight, razor-sharp edge is perfect for everything from slicing sandwiches and trimming vegetables to portioning smaller cuts of meat. Its nimbleness and control make it feel like a natural extension of your hand. The hand-hammered finish not only adds to its beauty but also helps reduce drag, allowing food to release easily from the blade. This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as: Slicing: Cutting through sandwiches, meats, cheeses, and mid-sized vegetables. Trimming: Preparing vegetables like asparagus, green beans, or broccoli florets. Cutting Produce: Slicing shallots, tomatoes, and citrus with precision. General Prep: Handling everyday tasks that require more length than a paring knife. Learn MoreRegular Price: $204.95
Special Price $163.95
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Shun Premier 7-inch Gyuto Knife
The Shun Premier 7-inch Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent of the classic Western chef's knife, designed as a versatile, all-purpose tool for any kitchen. The name "Gyuto" translates to "beef sword," but its capabilities extend to nearly every type of food preparation, from slicing fish and poultry to chopping vegetables. Compared to a traditional Western chef's knife, the Gyuto often features a slightly thinner blade and is typically lighter, making it feel exceptionally agile and precise in the hand. The blade has a gentle curve, or "belly," that allows it to be smoothly rocked for mincing herbs, while the pointed tip is perfect for detail work. The hand-hammered finish reduces drag and helps food release from the blade. This 7-inch version is a perfect mid-size option, offering great control without the length of a larger blade. This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as: Slicing: Making clean cuts through boneless meats, poultry, and fish. Dicing: Preparing uniform cuts of onions, celery, and other vegetables. Mincing: Using a rocking motion to finely chop garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs. Chopping: Handling a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Detail Work: Using the sharp tip for tasks like scoring meat. Learn MoreRegular Price: $209.95
Special Price $167.95
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Shun Premier 9.5 in. (240mm) Carving Knife
The Shun Premier 9.5-inch Carving Knife is an elegant and highly effective tool designed for slicing large cuts of meat with grace and precision. Its long, narrow blade is engineered to make clean, beautiful slices through roasts, turkey, brisket, and ham in a single, fluid pass. This ensures that juices and flavor are locked into each slice. The narrow profile of the blade reduces friction and surface tension, allowing it to glide through meat with minimal effort. The hand-hammered finish further reduces drag and helps the meat release cleanly from the blade. The pointed tip is useful for navigating around bones and joints. This knife is not just a tool, but a centerpiece for holiday meals and special occasions, turning the act of carving into a performance. This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as: Carving Poultry: Slicing turkey, chicken, and duck. Slicing Roasts: Carving prime rib, leg of lamb, and pork loin. Serving Brisket and Ham: Creating long, uniform slices of smoked and cured meats. Slicing Large Fruits: Effortlessly cutting through large melons like watermelon or cantaloupe. Learn MoreRegular Price: $219.95
Special Price $175.95
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Shun Premier 7-inch Santoku Knife
The Shun Premier 7-inch Santoku is a beautiful and highly versatile all-purpose kitchen knife. A Japanese take on the classic chef's knife, the word "Santoku" means "three virtues," referring to its ability to expertly handle slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its blade has a straighter edge than a traditional chef's knife and a curved tip, making it well-suited for a wide range of cutting tasks. The slightly shorter, wider blade makes the Santoku feel nimble and easy to control. The hand-hammered finish creates small air pockets that help reduce drag, allowing food to release more easily from the blade. This knife is a true workhorse, capable of handling everything from fine mincing to slicing large vegetables. This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as: Dicing: Preparing onions, celery, and carrots for stocks and sauces. Slicing: Making clean, thin slices of vegetables, fish, and boneless meats. Mincing: Finely chopping garlic, herbs, and ginger. Creating Julienne Strips: Easily creating thin, uniform strips of vegetables. Scooping: Using the wide blade to transfer chopped ingredients from the cutting board. Learn MoreRegular Price: $219.95
Special Price $175.95
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Shun Premier 8-inch Chef's Knife
Hand-Hammered Precision: The Definitive Multi-Purpose Japanese Workhorse The Shun Premier 8-inch Chef's Knife (TDM0706) is the centerpiece of the modern kitchen, designed for those who demand both aesthetic elegance and uncompromising performance. While many knives rely on weight to push through ingredients, the Shun Premier utilizes a razor-sharp 16-degree edge angle and a thin 2mm spine to glide through proteins and produce with minimal resistance. At the heart of this blade is Shun’s proprietary VG-MAX 'super steel,' clad in 34 layers of stainless Damascus on each side. This creates a blade that is not only exceptionally hard (60/61 Rockwell) but also remarkably stain-resistant. The standout feature is the Tsuchime finish—a hand-hammered texture that creates tiny air pockets between the blade and the food. This functional design choice significantly reduces suction, ensuring that starchy potatoes and wet vegetables release instantly from the blade rather than sticking to the side. Whether you are a professional line cook managing 40 pounds of mirepoix or a home enthusiast preparing a delicate julienne, the contoured Walnut Pakkawood handle provides a secure, comfortable grip that accommodates both a traditional handle hold and a professional pinch grip. For those transitioning from heavier European knives, the agility and balance of the TDM0706 offer a revelation in hand fatigue reduction during long prep sessions.
For best results sharpen by hand, Knife Merchant recommends Naniwa Ceramic Stones to sharpen as they respond well with VG10 Damascus steel. Learn MoreRegular Price: $219.95
Special Price $175.95
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Shun Premier 8 in. Kiritsuke
The Shun Premier 8 inch (210mm) Kiritsuke is an all purpose kitchen knife that can be used just like a chef's knife or gyuto. The thin blade makes it easy to slice, dice, mince and chop. The hammered finish helps prevent food from sticking to the blade. In Japan, owning a Kiritsuke is the sign of being a master chef. Learn MoreRegular Price: $229.95
Special Price $183.95
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Shun Premier 10 in. (250mm) Chef Knife
The Shun Premier 10-inch Chef Knife is a versatile and essential tool for any kitchen, designed to handle a wide range of cutting tasks with exceptional agility. Professional chefs often prefer a longer blade for its efficiency in processing larger volumes of food, and this knife delivers that capability without feeling cumbersome. Its blade is surprisingly light and maneuverable, making it ideal for everything from dicing aromatic vegetables to slicing through large cuts of meat. The wide blade provides ample clearance for your knuckles, and the gracefully curved belly is engineered for smooth, rocking cuts, making chopping rhythmic and effortless. This knife’s performance begins with its cutting core, made of Shun’s proprietary VG-MAX steel. This advanced "super steel" is formulated for superior wear and corrosion resistance, ensuring it can take and hold a razor-sharp 16° edge. Layered on each side are 34 micro-layers of Damascus cladding, which support the core and create a beautiful, rippling pattern reminiscent of traditional Japanese sword-making. A defining feature is the stunning tsuchime (hammered) finish. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this finish creates small, hollow-ground cavities along the blade. These indentations reduce drag and form air pockets that help food release easily, preventing sticking and allowing for cleaner, faster prep work. The contoured handle is crafted from walnut-colored PakkaWood, a durable and moisture-resistant composite that offers a comfortable, secure grip for precision and control. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, each Shun Premier knife undergoes a meticulous 100-step process, blending ancient craftsmanship with modern innovation. Learn MoreRegular Price: $249.95
Special Price $199.95
