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Shun Chef's Knife Cutlery Premier, 8 Inch, Brown

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Handle Material Walnut color PakkaWood®
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  • JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Premier Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.
  • WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.
  • HIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.
  • BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The walnut-finished, contoured Pakkawood handle resists moisture, is comfortable to use, and offers precise control.
  • TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.

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“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection.

Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see.

Handcrafted in Japan

Shun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

Knife Steel is Essential

Heat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process.

Quality and Performance

Shun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time.

Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too.

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Tsuchime (“hammered”) Finish

Shun Premier

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The first thing that catches the eye about the beautiful Shun Premier series is its magnificent tsuchime (tsoo-CHEE-may) finish. This hammered finish combined with Premier's mirror blade polish and intricately layered Damascus, gives Shun Premier a look that is at once rustic and sophisticated.

But the real beauty of Premier is how it performs. Premier is designed to provide exceptionally agile handling. The lightweight, razor-sharp blades are quick and precise. The palm swell on the handle nestles into the hand to provide confident control - for both smaller and larger hands. The embossed endcap and brass ring provide both balance and beauty.

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Pakkawood Handle

Shun Premier features a PakkaWood Handle that offers a comfortable grip. Walnut-colored PakkaWood is durable, and won't harbor bacteria. The embossed endcap adds beauty and balance.

The handle features a full composite tang that adds strength and balance.

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Add THE must-have all-around food prep knife to your collection with the Shun Cutlery 8-inch Premier Chef's Knife. This Japanese knife features wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be gently "rocked" through herbs and spices to create a very fine mince. The blade is also thinner than most western style knives so it's lighter and less tiring to use. The Premier chef's Knife is constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-Max cutting core with 68 layers of stainless Damascus cladding for a strong, corrosion-resistant, stain-resistant, razor sharp 16-degree edge. The hammered TSUCHIME finish is beautiful and helps release food easily when cutting. The walnut-finished, contoured Pakkawood handle is comfortable to use and offers a secure grip with excellent control. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool – it's a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,090 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sharpness, appearance and ease of holding of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention it's super sharp, has a stunning mirrored finish and the Damascus layering is gorgeous. That said, some complain about the durability. Opinions are mixed on the value.

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224 customers mention197 positive27 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They say it's super sharp, and can shave hairs easily. The blade has retained its sharpness, and is great for keeping a very sharp edge. Customers also say that it makes cutting a breeze and is perfect for slicing, dicing, and all other types of cutting.

"...The knife itself is super sharp and holds an edge really well. It is true VG10 steel and holds its edge as such...." Read more

"...Before you even make the first cut you recognize the scalpel sharp blade. The next night I used my new Shun to cube a sirloin cap...." Read more

"...They are brittle steel so you get a firm, sharp, and long lasting edge, but you don't cut through bone with them you trim around the bone, you don't..." Read more

"...there are trade-offs -- the Damascus steel is SUPER hard so the edge lasts for ages but in exchange, the harder the metal, the more brittle so it..." Read more

108 customers mention93 positive15 negative

Customers like the quality of the kitchen knife. They say it is very well made, flawless, and the edge is holding up well. Customers also say the knife is delicate and fragile, and it requires oiling and regular sharpening.

"...Its just got an even sharper angled edge and is made of an even harder material making cutting even easier...." Read more

"...They are brittle steel so you get a firm, sharp, and long lasting edge, but you don't cut through bone with them you trim around the bone, you don't..." Read more

"...Its beautiful and performs extremely well, but you're always nervous its going to get dropped or misused by some idiot on the line that has no..." Read more

"...It is a delicate, decadent knife that should be handled with care and respect...." Read more

90 customers mention88 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the kitchen knife. They mention it's stunningly beautiful, with a mirrored finish and damascus pattern and handle. The layering is gorgeous and the hammered finish is not only great looking. Overall, customers are happy with the knife's appearance.

"...It has a stunning mirrored finish, damascus pattern and handle. The knife itself is super sharp and holds an edge really well...." Read more

"...It’s a beautiful knife with a hammered and mirrored finish. It is perfectly balanced and very comfortable in my hands...." Read more

"...show named the Secret Meat Business on AWE network and was impressed with the appearance and the apparent sharpness of the knives he used...." Read more

"...Its beautiful and performs extremely well, but you're always nervous its going to get dropped or misused by some idiot on the line that has no..." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife easy to hold. They say it feels great in the hand, comfortable to use, and easy to grip and handle. It is light and fits comfortably in your hand. The initial feel, balance, and edge are very good. The knife allows for an effortless and amazing feel when slicing. It's very easy on their little wrist and perfect length.

"...It is perfectly balanced and very comfortable in my hands. (XXL gloves for reference)..." Read more

"...thinness of the Shun blade allows for an effortless and really amazing feel when slicing...." Read more

"...The knife feels good in my hand (male who wears size X-large gloves) but it also feels good to my wife (female with slender fingers)...." Read more

"...Debris. While the handle is beautiful and very comfortable to the hand, it tends to collect pretty much anything it comes in contact with...." Read more

28 customers mention26 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the balance of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is perfectly balanced with a comfortable handle. Some appreciate the blade and balance of this knife.

"...It’s a beautiful knife with a hammered and mirrored finish. It is perfectly balanced and very comfortable in my hands...." Read more

"...I thought it would feel way heavier. Instead, it's light and balanced (slight bias towards the rear)...." Read more

"The 8" Shun knife is very sharp, balanced just right for my wife, she loves using it it Slice and chop." Read more

"...My favorite is the 6” chefs for it’s perfect balance and control - but the 8” is great when working with larger quantities of food...." Read more

25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers find the weight of the kitchen knife to be incredibly light and balanced. They say the blade is very sharp and the handle fits beautifully. Customers also love the blade shape and weight.

"...For me, the Premier is the perfect balance of weight, utility, and beauty at a very competitive price...." Read more

"...I thought it would feel way heavier. Instead, it's light and balanced (slight bias towards the rear)...." Read more

"...Always been a fan of shun knives. This one is way lighter than the shun classic that I'm use to, but feels very easy to grip and handle...." Read more

"...It was designed to be light so it could be used all day. Just be sure to not drop it. If it lands on the tip it's likely to break off." Read more

42 customers mention27 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the kitchen knife. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'd be better off with a different knife.

"...is the perfect balance of weight, utility, and beauty at a very competitive price...." Read more

"...It's the right price range for an exquisite tool.... I'm enjoying this tremendously." Read more

"...If you judge this knife by performance, then it's not worth the money, because any decent knives around 130 dollars will be equally sharp...." Read more

"...Hi quality product, worth the price." Read more

51 customers mention3 positive48 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the kitchen knife. They mention that the metal is very brittle and will chip easily. Some say that the edges of the knife broke. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and durability of this product.

"...Otherwise it is possible to chip the blade...." Read more

"...edge extremely well but you DO need to be careful with it or the edge can chip...." Read more

"...faucet, or other items in the sink, don't be surprised to see nasty chips in the blade...." Read more

"...I was admiring the knife and noticed that there was a forging mark (divot) near the cutting edge that was too close for comfort for me...." Read more

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