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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
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 More$169.95 -
Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife
An in-between sized knife for all those in-between sized tasks is how Shun introduces its 6.5-inch Premier utility knife. It trims green beans and broccoli where precision matters, and Shun also calls it a sandwich knife for slicing deli meats and tomatoes.It is light and nimble, and the hammered Premier finish helps thin slices release. Its narrow blade also makes it a good companion to a Premier santoku or chef’s knife.
Another OptionThe Premier 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife has a taller blade. Learn More$159.95 -
Shun Premier 4-inch Paring Knife
The Shun Premier 4-inch Paring Knife handles the small, detailed work that a chef’s knife is too large for. Its thin, lightweight blade and keen edge peel, trim, and make decorative cuts with precision, and it cuts small items such as shallots and garlic cleanly. The compact size gives you close control whether you work in hand or on the board. The contoured bottom of the handle provides a secure grip whether you hold the handle or pinch the blade. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut.
FeaturesThin, lightweight blade: The slim blade moves precisely around curves and into tight spaces.Contoured handle: The handle’s shaped underside stays secure in a handle grip or a pinch grip.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.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 WellPeeling apples, pears, and potatoesTrimming and coring strawberries and tomatoesMincing shallots and garlicDeveining shrimp and scoring meatMaking decorative garnishes
Choosing a Shun Premier KnifeFor slicing sandwiches and trimming mid-sized produce, the Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife adds length without much bulk. To pair it with the knife you will use most, the Shun Premier 2-Piece Starter Set includes this paring knife and the 8-inch Chef’s Knife. Learn More$149.95
