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Shun Premier Knives
Shun Premier knives combine a VG-MAX cutting core with 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding on each side (68 total) and a hand-hammered tsuchime finish. The hammered surface helps food release from the blade as you cut, and it gives every Premier knife its distinctive appearance. Each blade is sharpened to 16° per side for a fine, keen edge. The contoured walnut PakkaWood handle resists moisture and provides a secure grip, and the Shun emblem appears on the blade and the end cap. Like every Shun knife, Premier knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, and come with free lifetime sharpening and a limited lifetime warranty. Premier shares its steel, cladding, and edge with the Shun Classic line; the two differ in finish and handle.
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Shun Premier 6.5-inch Serrated Utility Knife (TDM0722)
The Shun Premier 6.5-inch Serrated Utility Knife is often called a tomato or sandwich knife, but its edge makes it far more versatile than either name suggests. The blade is serrated at the tip and the heel, with a fine, straight edge in the middle. On the first push or pull, the serrations bite through a firm or slippery exterior; the fine edge then cuts cleanly through the softer interior. The result is a clean slice, without tearing or squashing, through foods that are firm outside and tender inside. It slices sandwich fillings such as meat, cheese, and tomato, and the serrations cut through a finished sandwich in one stroke. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut.
FeaturesHybrid edge: Serrations at the tip and heel start the cut through skins and crusts, and the fine center edge finishes it cleanly.Medium-length blade: The 6.5-inch blade gives control on small and mid-sized foods without the bulk of a chef’s knife.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports and protects the core.Hammered tsuchime finish: The hand-hammered surface helps food release from the blade while cutting.Contoured walnut PakkaWood handle: The handle offers comfort and control and resists 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, so the edge can be professionally restored whenever it needs it.
Tasks It Handles WellSlicing ripe tomatoes without crushing themSlicing deli meats and cheeses for sandwichesCutting finished sandwiches in halfSlicing citrus, peppers, and plumsSlicing sausages and cured meats
Choosing a Shun Premier Utility KnifeFor an all-plain edge in the same length, choose the Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife, which suits trimming and fine slicing where serrations would tear. For full loaves and crusty bread, the Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife has the length to cross a loaf in long strokes. Learn MoreRegular Price: $169.95
Special Price $135.95
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Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife (TDM0705)
The Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife is for cooks who slice bread of every texture, from crusty sourdough to tender brioche. Its wide, sharp, low-frequency serrations saw through bread without crushing it and leave fewer crumbs than a plain edge. Because the serrations are spaced farther apart than on a typical sawtooth bread knife, they cut rather than tear. The same smooth cut makes it well suited to cakes and pastries. The 9-inch length crosses a full loaf in long strokes, and the hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps slices release.
FeaturesLow-frequency serrations: Wide, sharp serrations cut cleanly through hard crusts without compressing the soft interior.Fewer crumbs: The serrations cut rather than tear, which keeps crumbing to a minimum.9-inch blade: The length crosses large loaves and layer cakes in long, even strokes.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports and protects the core.Hammered tsuchime finish: The hand-hammered surface helps slices release from the blade.Contoured walnut PakkaWood handle: The handle offers comfort and control and resists moisture.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, including the serrated edge.
Tasks It Handles WellSlicing sourdough, baguettes, and rustic loavesSlicing brioche, challah, and sandwich breadCutting bagels and rollsLeveling and slicing cakesSlicing pastries and tarts
Choosing a Shun Premier Bread KnifeFor smaller jobs such as tomatoes and sandwiches, the Shun Premier 6.5-inch Serrated Utility Knife combines serrations with a fine center edge. The same bread knife is available with a D-shaped ebony handle and smooth Damascus finish as the Shun Classic 9-inch Bread Knife. Learn MoreRegular Price: $229.95
Special Price $183.95
