Shun Premier Western Chef's Knife

Summary

Distinguished by hammered blades and walnut-colored PakkaWood handles, the Shun Premier Collection showcases the artistry and precision of artisan-forged knives. Modeled after European knives, this Western chef's knife has a 22-degree cutting edge that provides additional strength for cutting heavier foods like winter squash and cabbage.

• Blade features a core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.
• Striking hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps release food from blade.
• Walnut-finish PakkaWood handle has two-position design, providing a trigger grip for pull cuts and the perfect balance point for pinch grips.
• Stainless-steel endcaps embossed with Shun logo add stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.
• Handcrafted in Japan.

Dimensions & More Info

• 8" blade, 4" handle.
• 8.5 oz.
• Handcrafted in Japan.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
• Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, your knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
• Sharpen your knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener designed to sharpen at a 22-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.