Shun Premier 2-Piece Starter Set (TDMS0220)

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.

Features

• Two 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 Well

• Dicing onions, carrots, and celery
• Mincing herbs and garlic with a rocking cut
• Slicing boneless meats and fish
• Peeling and coring apples, pears, and tomatoes
• Trimming and segmenting fruit

Choosing Your Next Shun Premier 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 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.