Shun Premier Knives

The Shun Premier 9.5-inch Slicing Knife is made for carving and slicing meat. Its long blade lets you cut each slice in a single stroke, producing long, even slices without the tearing and sawing that a shorter knife requires. The narrow profile and keen edge reduce friction, so the blade moves smoothly through roasts and poultry. It suits a wide variety of meats and also slices larger vegetables and melons. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps each slice release from the steel.
FeaturesLong blade: Nine and a half inches of edge crosses wide roasts in one stroke, so slices stay intact.Narrow profile: The slim blade reduces friction for a smooth, clean cut.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.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 WellCarving roast turkey, chicken, and duckSlicing prime rib, pork loin, and leg of lambSlicing brisket and hamSlicing smoked salmon and cured meatsCutting large melons
Choosing a Shun Premier Slicing KnifeTo carve at the table with a matching fork, the Shun Premier 2-Piece Carving Set pairs this knife with the 6.5-inch Carving Fork. For a smooth Damascus finish and D-shaped ebony handle with hollow-ground indentations, consider the Shun Classic 9-inch Hollow Ground Slicing Knife. Learn More

The Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the knife you will reach for every day. It is light and agile, and its thinner blade makes it lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef’s knives, which matters over a long session of prep. The 8-inch length and keen edge handle slicing and dicing across fruits, vegetables, and proteins. The wide blade keeps your knuckles clear of the board and doubles as a scoop for moving cut food to the pan, and the curved belly lets you rock the blade to mince herbs and garlic finely. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut.
FeaturesThin, lightweight blade: Less weight in the hand reduces fatigue through extended prep.Wide blade: The blade height gives knuckle clearance on the board and carries cut food to the pan.Curved belly: The rounded edge supports a rocking motion for fine mincing.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 WellDicing onions, carrots, and celeryMincing herbs, garlic, and ginger with a rocking cutChopping cabbage, squash, and other large produceSlicing boneless meat, poultry, and fishMoving cut food from board to pan
Choosing a Shun Premier Chef’s KnifeFor smaller hands or a smaller board, the Shun Premier 6-inch Chef’s Knife is the more compact choice; for large volumes and big produce, the Shun Premier 10-inch Chef’s Knife covers more board per stroke. If you prefer push cuts to rocking, the straight edge of the Shun Premier 8-inch Kiritsuke suits that style. The same length is available with a D-shaped ebony handle and smooth Damascus finish as the Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Learn More

The Shun Premier 8-inch Kiritsuke is for cooks who favor a straight edge and push cuts over a rocking motion. In Japan, the kiritsuke is known as the master chef’s knife, and it handles many of the same tasks as a chef’s knife. Its long, straight edge meets the board along its full length, which makes it especially effective for slicing, julienne, dice, and brunoise. The same edge cleans and portions boneless proteins, fish in particular, and slices cooked meats neatly. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut, so slices fall away instead of clinging to the steel.
FeaturesStraight, extended edge: The flat profile makes full contact with the board on every push cut, which produces clean, uniform vegetable cuts.Angled tip: The kiritsuke’s signature tip is precise enough for fine scoring and detail work.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge through long prep sessions.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 WellJulienne, dice, and brunoise vegetablesPush-cutting onions, carrots, and celeryCleaning and portioning boneless fish filletsSlicing cooked proteins such as roasts and chicken breastFine slicing of herbs and aromatics
Choosing a Shun Premier KnifeIf you prefer to rock the blade through herbs and garlic, the curved belly of the Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife suits that motion better. For a more compact all-purpose knife with a straighter edge, consider the Shun Premier 7-inch Santoku. The same blade shape is also available with a D-shaped ebony handle and smooth Damascus finish as the Shun Classic 8-inch Kiritsuke. Learn More

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 More

The Shun Premier 10-inch Chef’s Knife is for cooks who want more blade on the board. Professional chefs often choose a longer chef’s knife because it moves more product with each stroke, and the extra length makes quick work of large produce, big batches, and wide roasts. The thin, light Shun Premier blade handles nearly as easily as a smaller knife while giving you that longer edge. The wide blade keeps your knuckles clear of the board and carries cut food to the pan, and the curved belly supports a rocking motion for mincing. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish helps food release as you cut.
FeaturesLong, light blade: The 10-inch edge covers more board per stroke, and the thin blade keeps the knife easy to maneuver.Wide blade: The blade height gives knuckle clearance and doubles as a scoop for moving food.Curved belly: The rounded edge supports a rocking motion for fine mincing.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.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so the edge can be professionally restored whenever it needs it.
Tasks It Handles WellBatch prep of onions, carrots, and celeryHalving melons, cabbage, and winter squashChopping large bunches of herbs and greensSlicing boneless roasts and large fish fillets
Choosing a Shun Premier Chef’s KnifeFor everyday home cooking, the Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife is easier to manage on a smaller board. For a straight edge suited to push cuts, consider the Shun Premier 8-inch Kiritsuke. Learn More

The Shun Premier 2-Piece Starter Set brings together the two knives every kitchen needs, and it is the natural first step into the Shun Premier line. The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the one knife you are sure to use every time you cook, for slicing, dicing, and chopping across fruits, vegetables, and proteins. The 4-inch Paring Knife handles the trimming and peeling that a chef’s knife is too large for. Between them, they cover most daily prep. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on both blades helps food release as you cut, and the set arrives in a box suitable for storage or gift-giving.
FeaturesTwo essential shapes: A full-size chef’s knife for board work and a compact paring knife for in-hand detail work.VG-MAX cutting cores: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports and protects each core.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.Gift box: The presentation box makes the set ready to give and doubles as storage.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 both knives.
Tasks It Handles WellDicing onions, carrots, and celeryMincing herbs and garlic with a rocking cutSlicing boneless meats and fishPeeling and coring apples, pears, and tomatoesTrimming and segmenting fruit
Choosing Your Next Shun Premier KnifeThe third knife should depend on how you eat. If you bake regularly, or simply enjoy a slice of sourdough with breakfast, the Shun Premier 9-inch Bread Knife is the best addition. If your diet includes meat and fish, the Shun Premier 6-inch Boning and Fillet Knife is the better one, and it typically pays for itself by allowing you to buy less expensive cuts that need a little more preparation. For a three-knife set from the start, the Shun Premier 3-Piece Starter Set adds the 6.5-inch Utility Knife. Learn More

The Shun Premier 2-Piece Carving Set is for cooks who carve at the table, from the holiday turkey to a Sunday roast. It pairs the 9.5-inch Slicing Knife with a matching 6.5-inch Carving Fork in a gift box. The fork holds the roast steady, and the long, narrow blade cuts through in a single stroke, producing even slices that keep their shape. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps each slice release from the steel. The set makes a lasting gift and completes any Premier collection.
FeaturesLong, narrow slicing blade: Nine and a half inches of edge carves wide roasts in one stroke, so slices stay intact instead of tearing.Matching carving fork: The fork steadies the roast as you slice, and its stainless steel tines are easy to care for.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.Hammered tsuchime finish: The hand-hammered surface helps slices release from the blade.Contoured walnut PakkaWood handles: Both handles give a secure grip and resist moisture.Gift box: The presentation box makes the set ready to give and doubles as storage.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening for the slicing knife whenever its edge needs restoring.
Tasks It Handles WellCarving roast turkey and chickenCarving prime rib, beef tenderloin, and pork loinSlicing ham and leg of lambServing roasts at the table
Choosing a Shun Premier Slicing KnifeIf you already own a carving fork, the Shun Premier 9.5-inch Slicing Knife is available on its own. For steaks at the same table, the Shun Premier 4-Piece Steak Knife Set shares the same finish and handle. Learn More

The Shun Premier 3-Piece Starter Set includes the three key knives no kitchen should be without. It is built around the 8-inch Chef’s Knife, the one knife you are sure to use every time you cook. The 4-inch Paring Knife handles trimming and peeling, and the 6.5-inch Utility Knife covers the in-between tasks that are too large for a paring knife and too fine for a chef’s knife, such as slicing sandwiches, trimming vegetables, and sectioning citrus. Much of the work in a kitchen can be done with these three knives alone. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on every blade helps food release as you cut, and the set arrives in a box suitable for storage or gift-giving.
FeaturesThree essential shapes: A chef’s knife, a utility knife, and a paring knife cover board work, mid-sized trimming, and in-hand detail.VG-MAX cutting cores: Shun’s proprietary steel resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports and protects each core.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.Gift box: The presentation box makes the set ready to give and doubles as storage.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 knifeSectioning citrus and slicing cheese and sausagePeeling, coring, and trimming with the paring knife
Choosing a Shun Premier SetFor just the two essentials, the Shun Premier 2-Piece Starter Set pairs the chef’s knife and paring knife. To add counter storage and a honing steel, the Shun Premier 5-Piece Starter Block Set includes these same three knives in a slimline bamboo block. Learn More

The Shun Premier 4-Piece Steak Knife Set is for hosts who want the knife on the table to match the steak on the plate. A razor-sharp fine edge glides through the meat and cuts fewer of its fibers, so more of the juices stay inside the steak rather than running onto the plate. Because the edge is not serrated, it slices cleanly instead of tearing, and it is easier to re-sharpen when the time comes. The 5-inch blades are long enough for the largest steak, yet short enough for close control. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish gives each knife the signature Shun Premier look and helps food release. The set of four suits a small dinner party and arrives in a box suitable for gift-giving or storage.
FeaturesFine, non-serrated edge: A clean edge slices rather than tears, so each cut stays neat and the meat stays juicy.Edge retention at the table: Ceramic and glass plates are extremely hard on knife edges, and VG-MAX steel holds its edge for a very long time even with repeated contact against a plate.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 and gives the set its distinctive appearance.Contoured walnut PakkaWood handles: The handles offer comfort and control and resist moisture.Gift box: The presentation box makes the set ready to give and doubles as storage.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 WellCutting steaks and chops at the tableCutting roast chicken, pork, and lambServing grilled and barbecued meats
Choosing a Shun Premier Table SetTo carve the roast before it reaches the table, pair this set with the Shun Premier 2-Piece Carving Set, whose slicing knife and fork share the same finish and handle. Learn More