Shun Premier Knife Set - Starter - Paring 4", Utility 6.5", Chef's 8"

The Shun Premier 3-Piece Starter Set is perfect for well-seasoned beginners and professionals alike. It includes the three key pieces of cutlery that no kitchen should be without. In a nut shell, it starts with the Shun Premier 8" Chef's Knife, the do-it-all knife that you'll use any time you cook. Then comes the Shun Premier 4" Paring Knife to handle all the smaller tasks like peeling, coring, and trimming tasks. Finally, to complete the set, you also get the Shun Premier 6.5" Utility Knife that's perfect for all those in-between tasks. The set comes in a beautiful box suitable for storage or gift-giving.

Shun’s Premier line calls to mind the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. High-performance VG-MAX Steel, which provides incredible, precise edge retention, is clad with layers of Damascus stainless steel. The Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Each knife takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete.

The Shun Premier line is comfortably balanced and lightweight making it perfect for long hours of usage in the kitchen. It is easy to maintain even with the beautiful tsuchime (hammered) finish. Tiny pockets of air created by the tsuchime finish act like hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag and to help quickly release food from the blade.

The walnut-coloured Pakkawood used in the handle is saturated with resin to make it moisture resistant, strong and durable. The handle has a D-shape to mirror your palm, ensuring both a secure and comfortable grip. This knife is sure to be a joy to use even with long hours in the kitchen. If properly maintained, this knife is sure to last.

Basic Knife Care:

*Not dishwasher safe. Wash and dry the blade by hand immediately after use. Use a soft sponge to wash the blade. Do not use abrasive dish scrubbers and powders as they can damage the blade.

Always use a wooden or plastic cutting board. Never cut on glass, marble, slate, a plate, china or anything harder than steel. Bamboo is not recommended as it is very hard and dulls knives quickly.

Store knives separate from each other in a way that they will not knock into each other.

Use a ceramic honing rod or leather strop for the edge maintenance. Never use a coarse steel sharpening rod or diamond rod. Do not use a wheel sharpener or sharpening tools. Always sharpen by hand on waterstones.

Knife Facts:

Knife Type: 4" Paring Knife, 6.5" Utility Knife, 8" Chef's Knife

Rockwell Hardness: 60:62

Blade Length: 9"

Type of Steel: VG-MAX Steel

Handle Shape: D-Shaped handle

Handle Material: Walnut-coloured Pakkawood saturated with resin

Manufacturer: Kai Corporation

Made in: Seki, Japan