Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri

Shun describes the nakiri as a traditional Japanese vegetable knife made for precise preparation, and its 5.5-inch Premier nakiri brings that shape to a compact blade. For a push cut, Shun advises moving the blade down and forward with the edge parallel to the board.

The squared tip aids balance and control, and the straight edge cuts extremely thin, uniform slices and makes quick work of everything from leafy greens to root vegetables. The wide, flat blade also scoops chopped ingredients from the board to the pan. The hammered tsuchime finish helps sliced vegetables release from the blade, and the walnut-finish handle matches the rest of the Premier line. It is a natural companion to a Premier chef’s knife.


Premier Chef’s Knife

The Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife handles meat and general prep.

SKU: TDM0742

Availability: In stock

$204.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Model: TDM0742
    • Series: Shun Premier
    • Type: Nakiri
    • Blade length: 5.5 inches
    • Steel: VG-MAX cutting core with 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total)
    • Hardness: 60 to 61 HRC
    • Edge: 16° each side, double bevel
    • Finish: Hammered tsuchime
    • Handle: Contoured walnut-finish Pakkawood
    • Made in: Japan

    Care and Use

    • Hand wash with warm water and a gentle dish soap, towel dry, and let the knife air dry briefly before storing. Do not use the dishwasher.
    • Cut on a medium-soft wood board such as hinoki, and avoid glass, stone and ceramic surfaces.
    • Do not cut bones, joints or frozen food, and lift a stuck blade straight up rather than twisting it.

    Warranty and Sharpening

    Covered by Shun’s limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects in material and construction. Shun sharpens its knives free for as long as you own them; the owner pays shipping and processing.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 5.5 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 140 mm
    Blade Width (inches) 1.875
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type VG-MAX
    Rockwell Hardness 60/61
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Walnut Pakkawood
    Spine Thickness (mm) 2
    Brand Shun
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU TDM0742
    Manufacturer's Part Number TDM0742
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $256.00

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