Shun Premier 2-Piece Starter Set

Shun’s Premier 2-piece starter set includes two essential pieces of kitchen cutlery, the 8-inch chef’s knife and the 4-inch paring knife. The chef’s knife handles slicing and mincing on the board, and the parer takes care of peeling and trimming in the hand. Both blades have cores of Shun’s proprietary VG-MAX steel, which resists wear and corrosion and holds a fine, keen edge.

Both knives have Premier’s hammered tsuchime finish and contoured walnut-finish handles, and they come in a box suitable for storage or gift-giving. It is an excellent first step into Shun for a home cook and a polished gift for a graduate or a new homeowner.

Choosing a Third Knife

The 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 choice, and it can pay for itself by letting you 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.

Sold Separately

See the Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife and the Premier 4-inch Paring Knife.