Shun Premier 4-inch Paring Knife

he Shun Premier 4-inch Paring Knife is a versatile and essential tool designed for tasks that require precision and control. Its small, sharp blade allows you to work closely with food, making it the ideal knife for a wide range of detailed kitchen preparations.


This knife provides the maneuverability needed for in-hand work, like peeling and coring, as well as fine detail work on a cutting board. The hand-hammered finish on the blade helps reduce drag, allowing food to release more easily during slicing. The handle is shaped to fit comfortably in your hand, providing a secure grip for safe and accurate cutting.


This knife is particularly well-suited for tasks such as:



  • Peeling: Removing the skin from fruits and vegetables like apples, potatoes, and kiwis.

  • Trimming: Cutting away unwanted parts, such as strawberry hulls, potato eyes, or excess fat from meat.

  • Mincing: Finely chopping small ingredients like garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs.

  • Detail Work: Deveining shrimp, scoring meats, or creating decorative cuts and garnishes.

SKU: TDM0700

Availability: In stock

Regular Price: $149.95

Special Price $119.95

  • Details

    • Blade Steel: Features a cutting core of proprietary VG-MAX steel for superior edge retention, clad on each side with 34 layers of stainless Damascus steel for added durability and stain resistance.
    • Blade Finish: A hand-hammered tsuchime finish creates small pockets of air that reduce friction and help food release from the blade.
    • Blade Length: 4 inches (100mm)
    • Blade Edge: Sharpened to a 16° double-bevel angle (32° comprehensive) for a fine, sharp cutting edge.
    • Handle: Contoured, walnut-finished PakkaWood®, a durable wood-resin composite that is moisture-resistant and provides a comfortable grip for both right and left-handed users.
    • Origin: Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 4 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 100 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type VG-MAX
    Rockwell Hardness 60/61
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Walnut Pakkawood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 1.65
    Brand Shun
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU TDM0700
    Manufacturer's Part Number TDM0700
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $187.00

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