• Eight inch handcrafted steel blade
• Razor-sharp cutting edge
• Ergonomic handle
• Made in Japan, Lifetime Warranty

Shun Premier 8″ Kiritsuke Knife

Japanese Precision Meets Professional Power 🔪

Master every culinary challenge with the Shun Premier 8″ Kiritsuke Knife, a blade that blends ancient Japanese design with modern performance. Known as the master’s knife in Japanese kitchens, the Kiritsuke is revered for its versatility—it effortlessly handles slicing, dicing, chopping, and fine detail work with precision and grace. 🍣🥕🍗

The unique straighter edge and angled tip make it ideal for ultra-smooth cuts and intricate prep work, while the hand-hammered tsuchime finish 🔨 reduces drag and helps food release easily from the blade. Crafted with Shun’s exclusive VG-MAX cutting core ⚙️, this knife delivers exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and strength.

Beautiful yet functional, the ergonomic PakkaWood® handle 🌲 ensures a comfortable, secure grip for long prep sessions. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, each Premier Kiritsuke is a true work of art designed to perform at the peak of perfection.

🌟 Key Features & Highlights

🔹 8″ Kiritsuke Blade ⚔️ – A Japanese hybrid between chef’s and slicing knives, ideal for precision prep.
🔹 VG-MAX Core Steel ⚙️ – Shun’s proprietary formula for exceptional sharpness, durability, and stain resistance.
🔹 Tsuchime (Hammered) Finish 🔨 – Reduces friction and prevents food from sticking.
🔹 16° Double-Bevel Edge ✂️ – Razor-sharp and refined for effortless, clean cuts.
🔹 PakkaWood Handle 🌲 – Water-resistant, ergonomic, and bacteria-resistant.
🔹 Full Tang Construction ⚖️ – Ensures perfect balance and stability.
🔹 Handcrafted in Japan – Created through over 100 precise, traditional steps.
🔹 Lifetime Warranty 💎 – Includes complimentary lifetime sharpening service from Shun.

🥇 The Shun Premier Series – Art in Motion

The Shun Premier Series celebrates the mastery of Japanese blade-making with a balance of beauty and performance. Each knife features a VG-MAX core wrapped in 16 layers of Damascus steel per side for strength, flexibility, and a stunning wave-like pattern.

The tsuchime finish provides a unique hand-hammered texture that enhances performance while adding visual artistry. Combined with the natural PakkaWood handle, the Premier Series offers both elegance and ergonomic excellence—perfect for professional chefs and passionate home cooks alike. 🌸

🏯 About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over a century, the Kai Corporation of Seki City, Japan has honored the ancient tradition of samurai swordsmithing while incorporating modern innovation.

Each Shun knife is handcrafted in over 100 meticulous steps, combining precision, performance, and beauty. The result: a timeless tool that’s as stunning to look at as it is powerful in the kitchen. ✨

✅ 8″ Kiritsuke Knife | ⚙️ VG-MAX Steel | 🔨 Tsuchime Finish | 🌲 PakkaWood Handle | 🏯 Made in Japan | 💎 Lifetime Warranty

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.