Shun Premier Chef’s Knife

The Ultimate All-Purpose Kitchen Blade ✨

If you could own only one knife, let it be the Shun Premier Chef’s Knife—the centerpiece of every kitchen. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, this versatile blade performs effortlessly across all your prep tasks—from chopping fresh vegetables 🥦 and slicing juicy fruits 🍉, to mincing herbs 🌿 and dicing proteins 🍗.

Its perfectly curved belly allows for a smooth rocking motion, giving you the control and precision needed for fine cuts. The razor-sharp 16° double-bevel edge glides cleanly through ingredients without crushing or bruising, preserving the texture and flavor of your food.

Crafted with a VG-MAX stainless steel core and clad in Damascus layers, this knife combines beauty, strength, and performance. The hand-hammered tsuchime finish 🔨 reduces drag and prevents food from sticking, while the ergonomic Pakkawood® handle 🌲 provides balance, comfort, and lasting durability.

With its elegant craftsmanship and flawless performance, the Shun Premier Chef’s Knife is more than a tool—it’s a work of culinary art designed to last a lifetime. 💎

🌟 Key Features & Highlights

🔹 All-Purpose 8" Blade 🔪 – Ideal for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing with precision.
🔹 VG-MAX Core Steel ⚙️ – Enhanced with cobalt, carbon, and vanadium for superior strength and sharpness.
🔹 Tsuchime (Hammered) Finish 🔨 – Reduces drag and food sticking for smoother cutting.
🔹 16° Double-Bevel Edge ✂️ – Razor-sharp and perfectly balanced for effortless performance.
🔹 PakkaWood Handle 🌲 – Moisture-resistant, antibacterial, and shaped for all-day comfort.
🔹 Damascus Cladding 🌊 – 34 layers of high-carbon stainless steel for lasting beauty and durability.
🔹 Handcrafted in Japan – Made through 100+ meticulous steps by master artisans.
🔹 Lifetime Warranty 💎 – Includes Shun’s complimentary sharpening service.

⚔️ The Shun Premier Collection – Beauty in Motion

Every knife in the Shun Premier Series represents a fusion of ancient craftsmanship and modern innovation. Each blade features a VG-MAX core, surrounded by 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel, and a striking tsuchime hammered finish that embodies the artistry of Japanese cutlery.

Lightweight, balanced, and breathtakingly sharp, Shun Premier knives deliver unmatched precision and elegance in every cut. 🌸

🏯 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 legacy of samurai swordsmiths by handcrafting world-renowned cutlery.

Each knife is meticulously crafted through over 100 individual steps, ensuring every Shun blade achieves perfection in both beauty and performance. Combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge materials, Shun knives are more than kitchen tools—they are heirlooms built for generations of excellence. ✨

✅ All-Purpose Chef’s Knife | ⚙️ VG-MAX Steel Core | 🔨 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.