Shun Premier Knives

Shun Premier - The Original Hollow Ground

Calling to mind the handcrafting techniques of ancient Japan, Shun Premier possesses the grace and beauty of hand-forged knives of old. Every blade is made of VG10 steel, clad with 16 layers on either side of stainless Damascus, then beveled for lateral stability and incredible precision. Where the steel layers meet, a wavy line called a hamon is formed -- similar to the line formed when samurai swords are tempered using a clay-baking technique. The striking hand hammered finish (“Tsuchime” in Japanese) acts as a series of hollow-ground cavities, reducing drag when cutting and keeps food from sticking to the blade. The graceful curves of the elegant walnut PakkaWood® handles nestle comfortably in the hand, allowing for a variety of comfortable grips and the Shun logo embossed on the bottom adds balance and beauty to the knife, whether in the hand or at rest in the block. Once you experience the incredibly thin, sharp edges, you’ll know why they are Premier.