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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 5.5-inch Santoku
Shun describes its 5.5-inch Premier santoku as top performance in a smaller, lightweight, multipurpose knife, suited to medium-sized kitchen tasks. It slices baby carrots, dices shallots and cuts cold butter or chocolate, and it moves quickly on a small board.The hammered tsuchime finish on the Premier blade helps food release as you cut, and the layered Damascus cladding gives each knife its rippled look. A contoured walnut-finish handle offers comfort and control. It suits cooks with smaller hands and kitchens with limited board space.
Full-Size SantokuThe Premier 7-inch Santoku handles larger produce. Learn More$199.95 -
Shun Premier 7-inch Santoku
The Shun Premier 7-inch Santoku is an Asian-inspired all-purpose knife that handles the basic kitchen cutting tasks with ease. It is especially well suited to the push cut, moving the blade down and forward through the food, which produces clean, even slices of vegetables and boneless proteins. Slightly shorter than a standard chef’s knife, it is light and easy to maneuver, yet it keeps enough curve along the belly for a rocking cut when you need one. The wide blade carries cut food to the pan. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut.
FeaturesSantoku profile: The flatter edge excels at push cuts, and enough belly remains for rocking.Compact length: The blade is shorter than a standard chef’s knife, so it is light and quick to maneuver.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 WellPush-cutting cucumbers, carrots, and zucchiniDicing onions and peppersSlicing boneless meat and fishMincing herbs and garlicScooping cut food from board to pan
Choosing a Shun Premier SantokuFor a smaller blade, the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Santoku suits smaller hands and boards. If you prefer a rocking motion, the Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife has more curve. For a dedicated vegetable knife with a fully flat edge, consider the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri. Learn More$219.95
