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The Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife designed for clean, efficient, and beautiful vegetable preparation. The name "Nakiri" translates to "leaf cutter," reflecting its purpose. The blade features a straight edge and a squared-off tip, a shape designed to make full contact with the cutting board in a simple push-cut motion, ensuring that vegetables are cut completely through without needing to be pulled or torn apart. This design is ideal for creating extremely thin, uniform slices and makes quick work of everything from leafy greens to root vegetables. The hand-hammered finish reduces drag and helps food release from the blade, while the wide, flat surface is perfect for scooping and transferring chopped ingredients. It is the ultimate tool for anyone who loves preparing vegetables. This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as: Slicing: Creating paper-thin slices of cucumber, zucchini, or onions. Chopping: Effortlessly chopping through dense vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes. Mincing: Finely mincing garlic and herbs with a simple up-and-down motion. Julienning: Making precise, uniform vegetable strips for salads and stir-fries. Shredding: Quickly shredding lettuce and cabbage. Learn More

For the culinary professional or dedicated home chef looking to instantly elevate their entire kitchen arsenal, the Shun Premier 8-Piece Professional Block Set (TDMS0808) delivers an unparalleled blend of Japanese artistry and exacting performance. This comprehensive collection goes far beyond the basics, equipping you with the precise tools needed for both specialized tasks and heavy-duty daily prep. Alongside the workhorse 8-inch Chef's Knife, 6.5-inch Utility Knife, and 4-inch Paring Knife, this set provides specialized profiles: a nimble 5.5-inch Santoku for rapid vegetable processing, a 9-inch Bread Knife with low-frequency serrations to glide through crusty boules without tearing the crumb, and an elegant 9.5-inch Slicing Knife designed for clean, single-pass cuts through large proteins. At the core of each knife is Shun’s proprietary VG-MAX "super steel," formulated to take and hold an incredibly sharp 16-degree edge (per side) through rigorous use. This core is clad with 68 micro-layers of Damascus stainless steel for enhanced stain resistance and lateral strength. The stunning "tsuchime" (hammered) finish is more than just aesthetic; the hammered cavities function similarly to a hollow-ground blade, reducing drag and preventing dense or sticky foods from adhering to the steel, thus streamlining your workflow. The contoured, walnut-colored PakkaWood® handles rest naturally in the palm, accommodating both standard grips and professional pinch grips with exceptional balance. Housed in a handsome, sustainable 11-slot bamboo block alongside a 9-inch combination honing steel, this set intentionally leaves four open slots (including one for kitchen shears), allowing your bespoke collection to grow over time. 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 6-inch Chef’s Knife is for cooks who prefer a shorter, lighter blade. It handles the usual chef’s knife tasks, slicing, dicing, and rocking through herbs, with quick performance and a high degree of control. The compact length suits smaller hands, smaller cutting boards, and cooks who find an 8-inch blade more than they need. The curved belly supports a rocking cut for mincing, and the hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut.
FeaturesCompact chef’s profile: The 6-inch blade keeps full chef’s knife versatility in a nimble size.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, peppers, and shallotsMincing herbs, garlic, and gingerSlicing boneless chicken, pork, and fishPrep for one or two people on a small board
Choosing a Shun Premier Chef’s KnifeFor larger produce and bigger batches, the Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the everyday standard. For a compact knife with a straighter edge suited to push cuts, consider the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Santoku. Learn More

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

The Shun Premier 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife combines the agility of a utility knife with much of the range of a chef’s knife. Its blade is slightly longer and noticeably wider than a standard utility knife, and the extra width at the heel, together with a gently curved belly, lets you rock the blade to mince herbs and garlic. The downturned tip, similar to a kiritsuke’s, is especially durable, and a larger handle gives a more secure grip. The result is a compact knife that covers sandwich and trimming work along with many of the board tasks usually left to a chef’s knife. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish on the Shun Premier blade helps food release as you cut.
FeaturesWide heel and curved belly: The added blade height and gentle curve support rocking cuts that a standard utility knife cannot make.Kiritsuke-style tip: The downturned tip is durable and precise for detail work.Larger handle: The fuller handle gives a secure grip for board work.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 WellMincing herbs, garlic, and shallotsSlicing sandwiches, meats, and cheesesTrimming asparagus, green beans, and broccoliDicing small onions and peppersSlicing citrus and tomatoes
Choosing a Shun Premier Utility KnifeFor lighter trimming and slicing with a narrower blade, the Shun Premier 6.5-inch Utility Knife is the more nimble choice. For larger volumes, step up to the Shun Premier 6-inch Chef’s Knife. The same blade shape is available with a D-shaped ebony handle and smooth Damascus finish as the Shun Classic 6.5-inch Master Utility Knife. Learn More

The Shun Premier 7-Piece Essential Block Set gathers the core kitchen knives, a honing steel, and herb shears in one bamboo block. The 8-inch Chef’s Knife handles everyday slicing, dicing, and chopping; the 6.5-inch Utility Knife covers the in-between tasks; and the 4-inch Paring Knife takes care of peeling, coring, and trimming. The 9-inch Bread Knife, with its wide serrations, slices crusty loaves and soft breads cleanly. The matching combination honing steel keeps every plain edge aligned between sharpenings, and the herb shears snip fresh herbs and handle the small cutting jobs that would otherwise dull a knife. The laminated bamboo block has extra open slots, so the Shun Premier collection can keep growing.
FeaturesFour essential knives: Paring, utility, chef’s, and bread knives cover daily prep and every kind of loaf.Herb shears: The shears snip herbs and trim packaging and twine without taking an edge off your knives.Matching honing steel: Regular honing keeps each plain edge aligned and extends the time between sharpenings.Laminated bamboo block: Bamboo absorbs very little moisture, so the block does not shrink or swell like many hardwoods, and open slots leave room to expand.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 from each blade while cutting.Contoured walnut PakkaWood handles: The handles offer comfort and control and resist moisture.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 and peeling with the utility and paring knivesSlicing crusty loaves, bagels, and soft sandwich breadSnipping herbs and opening packaging with the shears
Choosing a Shun Premier Block SetFor a smaller footprint, the Shun Premier 5-Piece Starter Block Set holds the chef’s, utility, and paring knives with a honing steel in a slimline block. For a fuller kitchen, the Shun Premier 8-Piece Professional Block Set adds a santoku and a slicing knife in place of the shears. To keep the same four knives in a drawer instead, see the Shun Premier 5-Piece In-Drawer Set. Learn More

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

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 More