Your chef’s knife is bound to be your go-to tool in the kitchen, so it’s important to find one that feels just right. The stunning Shun Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife could be just what you’re after! It’s lightweight, nimble, and feels like a dream in your hand. Thanks to its thinner blade, this knife is less tiring to use compared to its heavier European counterparts. Perfect for all your slicing, dicing, and chopping needs, the razor-sharp edge and wide blade make everything from fruits to veggies a breeze, while also keeping your knuckles safely off the cutting board. Plus, its curved design lets you rock through fresh herbs or spices for an extra fine mince.

Part of the exquisite Shun Premier collection, this knife is a blend of ancient craftsmanship and modern materials. Each knife takes over 100 steps to complete, featuring Shun’s VG-MAX “super steel” for a sharp, long-lasting edge. The layered Damascus cladding not only looks beautiful but also adds extra durability and stain resistance. The blade's unique wavy line, reminiscent of traditional samurai swords, and the hammered tsuchime finish help reduce drag. With a handle that fits snugly in your hand and an embossed end cap for balance, this knife is a true kitchen masterpiece!

Note: This Knife is NOT designed to be used on bone or very thick-skinned vegetables.

Features

• Beautiful and versatile, this is the one you’ll reach for every day
  
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
  
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
  
• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32 layers each side stainless Damascus cladding
  
• Handle: Contoured walnut-colored PakkaWood®
  
• Blade length: 20.3cm
  
• Handcrafted in Japan

About Shun

THE ONE KNIFE YOU'LL REACH FOR AGAIN AND AGAIN

Your chef'ss knife will probably be the most-used knife in your kitchen. If you°re like most cooks, you'll want to find the one that feels like an extension of your arm. The beautiful Shun Premier 8-in. Chef's Knife could be the one for you. This breathtaking knife is lightweight, agile, and offers an extremely comfortable grip. In fact, Shun Premier's thinner blades makes this chef'ss knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. The eight-inch length and razor-sharp edge are perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and other foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and comes in extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince.

While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the Materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX °super steel° to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade, where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed°similar to the hamon formed when samurai swords are tempered using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty.

Beautiful and versatile, this is the one you'll reach for every day

Available from Minimax online and Minimax in-store.