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Shun Cutlery Premier 6”, Small, Nimble Blade, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic, Handcrafted Japanese, Professional Chef Knife, 6 inch,Brown

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  • JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 6-inch Premier Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.
  • SMALL, NIMBLE BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife is small, light, and extremely maneuverable. It's wide enough to keep knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices.
  • 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

“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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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 6-inch Premier Chef's Knife. This Japanese knife is small, light and extremely maneuverable. It's wide enough to keep knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be gently "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince. 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
628 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sharpness, weight and balance of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention it's beautifully crafted, holds a very sharp edge and is very light. That said, some complain about the durability.

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128 customers mention116 positive12 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is beautifully crafted, with stunning architecture. The blade itself is beautiful and super thin, and it effortlessly floats through food. Some say that the knife is a great quality knife, and that the steel's hardness helps it keep an edge.

"...The handle is made of pakawood and is in perfect keeping with the overall design. The balance and weight of this knife is just about perfect for me...." Read more

"...I love it so much... it's such a beautifully crafted knife. One of the best purchases I've ever made. I've even bought a 2nd Shun - a 10" slicer...." Read more

"...This knife is a weapon, it's architecture is stunning, Actually, I still take it out just to look at it often...." Read more

"...And boy, am I happy that I did.The blade itself is beautiful and super thin. It effortlessly floats through food...." Read more

104 customers mention98 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is razor sharp, holds an edge for a long time, and is a fine blade. The knife cuts through ingredients effortlessly, with no resistance.

"...I have no problem controlling this tool. Finally, the cutting edge is absolutely razor sharp right out of the box...." Read more

"...This knife cuts like a dream...." Read more

"Incredibly sharp, and easy to handle due to light weight." Read more

"...It comes quite sharp, but because very few knives remain that way for long I purchased an edge pro for upkeep of the blade...." Read more

29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

Customers like the weight of the kitchen knife. They say it is very light, has a great weight to it, and is well-balanced. Some mention that the handle is perfectly weighted.

"Incredibly sharp, and easy to handle due to light weight." Read more

"...easy to handle and light as a feather!). It is an extremely impressive knife...." Read more

"Looking for professional cutlery with perfect balance and weight the is very beautiful and elegant, than look no further, this item will definitely..." Read more

"I really like how this knife feels in my hands. It actually has some weight to it (understandable) and I do like the shape/ rocking motion that I..." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the balance of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention it's well balanced, has a great edge, and is perfect for chopping, slicing, and dicing.

"...The knife is beautifully balanced and feels just so right in the hand. As so many others have already stated the fit and finish is astonishing...." Read more

"...I haven't used it much so far, but I think it's well-balanced, and the handle is superb. It's warm and comfortable and fits in my hand just right...." Read more

"Looking for professional cutlery with perfect balance and weight the is very beautiful and elegant, than look no further, this item will definitely..." Read more

"...as comfortable to me in the pinch grip, holding the blade, but balances perfectly and feels amazing when just gripping the handle...." Read more

21 customers mention17 positive4 negative

Customers like the performance of the kitchen knife. They say it's very functional, gets the job done, and has a functional purpose. They also like the design as the bolster works perfectly to get a secure pinch hold. Customers also say it is excellent and does not fall short in performance.

"...I particularly like the design as the bolster works perfectly to get a secure pinch hold on the knife - so necessary for proper technique...." Read more

"...I just took my Chicago Cutlery "StorEdge" and use it instead. Works perfectly...." Read more

"...WOW. That was stupid easy. The knife does the work. I also used 2 new band aids. My fault, showing off cutting paper to a friend...." Read more

"...Its perfect function aside, it's a treat to just look at and show off as well...." Read more

19 customers mention14 positive5 negative

Customers like the value of the kitchen knife. They say it's absolutely worth the money, a fantastic purchase, and a fabulous product. Some mention that the price is great and the gift box is nice. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and recommend the product.

"...you understand the value of top-quality cutlery, this knife is worth every penny...." Read more

"This is a fabulous product, beautiful to look at and a real pleasure to use...." Read more

"...Great knife, highly recommended. If you haven't had a super sharp knife before, this thing will scare the bejeesus out you until you get used to it." Read more

"...They are super sharp - like samurai swords. They are very expensive, but OH SOOOOO worth the money...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knife comfortable. They say it has great balance and ergonomics, and the handle is designed for comfort and security. Customers also say the knife feels very delicate and they feel little arm fatigue while chopping vegetables.

"...The knife is beautifully balanced and feels just so right in the hand. As so many others have already stated the fit and finish is astonishing...." Read more

"...It's warm and comfortable and fits in my hand just right. The blade was shorter than I expected, but that's okay...." Read more

"...Despite being a relatively large knife, it feels great in the hand and after three hours of chopping vegetables I felt little arm fatigue...." Read more

"...The handle is designed for comfort and security, fitting perfectly in your hand...." Read more

22 customers mention0 positive22 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the kitchen knife. They mention that the blade is brittle and easy to damage. Some say that the tip of the knife has already chipped twice and that the edge shattered like it was glass. They also mention that it came bent and with multiple defects, including chips in the blade and a cracked handle.

"...compromises the aesthetics of the knife but also raises serious concerns about its durability and overall quality...." Read more

"...Don't drop this bad boy, it may slice off something vital on the way down to the floor...." Read more

"...Be careful with the tip. The thin hard steel tip will break if you stab it into a frozen chunk of meat (like my wife did)...." Read more

"...Then 8 days later while cutting bacon, a massive chip flew out. I was devastated. Luckily the shun customer service and warranty is top notch...." Read more

A Worthwhile Investment
5 Stars
A Worthwhile Investment
I recently splurged on this Japanese chef's knife, and I've got to say, it's an absolute work of art.Okay, let's address the price tag upfront – it's not cheap, but it's totally justified. You can tell that this knife is all about craftsmanship and quality. It's not just a kitchen tool; it's a statement piece.Now, the sharpness of the blade is something to behold. It's like a precision instrument. It effortlessly cuts through ingredients, whether it's those delicate, paper-thin slices for sashimi or precise julienne cuts on hearty veggies. Plus, it holds its edge impressively well; I've rarely had to sharpen it.The handle is designed for comfort and security, fitting perfectly in your hand. That's a big plus when you're working with such a precise tool.This Japanese chef's knife has seriously upped my cooking game. If you're a dedicated home cook or a pro chef, and you understand the value of top-quality cutlery, this knife is worth every penny. It's an investment in precision and performance that you won't regret. It's a true kitchen masterpiece!
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Adil
3.0 out of 5 stars Its ugly but...
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3.0 out of 5 stars Its ugly but...
Reviewed in India on August 10, 2023
As you can see in the photo, it's damn ugly except when modified to kiritsuke style that I did. If you don't have patience to do that then just get the classic 10 inch which looks better that classic 8 inch one. In the photo classic 8 inch is looking better because I shaved off about 3mm to make it look proportional. Also after shaving off I sharpened to 10 ish degree angle and thus now it is as sharp as miyabi knife.

For miyabi you need min 61 hardness to retain the edge. I have morimoto edition as well with 57 hardness and that requires sharpening every month. This koh series has beautiful handle and is most used knife. It retains edge upto an year. I also have black series that never requires sharpening but is quite sticky to foods and is terribly hard to sharpen. I am talking about 10 mts vs 2 hours.!!!

I consider Japanese knife as functional jewellery and have quite a collection. Once you use that then you can never go back to German knives. And once you use miyabi then you can feel that shun is comparatively blunt. That's why I try to re develop edge to 10 degree in shun knives as well. With 61 hardness it holds it well. Though I love miyabi because that knives have no sharp edges except for the cutting edge. Shun should consider doing that because, as I said, after miyabi it feels unrefined.

What I used 10 inch knife for? For the starter it is defacto knife for doing kurbani because it retains sharpness even after 50+ use compared to traditional ones that blunts out at mere 5. Plus the sharpness as as the god intended.

Ofcourse you can use it for vegetables as well. Or if you got the tip then for fulleying fish as well or for cutting softer meat pieces.

8 incher can do it all as well but consider reducing height by 3mm by redeveloping the edge. It's risky to do that because you can chip large piece and thus make the knife useless.
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