Shun Premier 8" Chef's Knife

$175.96 (20% off)
$219.95
Sale ends 10/31/26
Color:Steel
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Product Details

  • Blending time-honored Japanese craftsmanship with modern culinary innovation, Shun brought premium Japanese cutlery into kitchens across North America. Part of the Shun Premier series, this all-purpose chef's knife is designed for slicing, dicing, and mincing, pairing a proprietary VG-MAX cutting core with stainless Damascus cladding, a hammered tsuchime finish, and a contoured Pakkawood handle with a walnut finish for brilliant sharpness and refined control.
  • Features

    • All-purpose knife for slicing, dicing, and mincing 8" blade
    • Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core with 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding on each side; 69 layers total
    • Hammered tsuchime finish helps food release more easily while cutting
    • Double-bevel, flat-ground blade
    • Hand-sharpened 16° edge each side
    • Contoured Pakkawood handle with a walnut finish for refined comfort and control
    • Handcrafted in Japan
    • Manufacturer's lifetime warranty
    • Imported
  • Materials & Care

    • Blade: proprietary VG-MAX cutting core with stainless Damascus cladding; handle: Pakkawood with a walnut finish
    • Hand wash
  • Shipping & Returns

    • Our Normal Gift Boxing is not available for this item.
    • California and Minnesota customers call 1-800-777-0000 for Free Shipping information.
    • Please call customer service for returns.
    For complete details, see our Shipping and Returns policies.
  • Web ID: 742615

Ratings & Reviews

Here's what customers think
  • Customers consistently praise the knife's exceptional sharpness and cutting ability.
  • Reviewers frequently highlight the knife's beautiful design and craftsmanship.
  • The knife is often described as well-balanced and comfortable to use.
  • Many customers report the knife holds its edge effectively over time.
AI-generated summary from 38 customers reviews.

4.8/5

42 star ratings & reviews

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Glen F.
10 days ago

Another great knife!

This is a great knife. Super sharp, well balanced and feels comfortable in my hand. Highly recommend.

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Cash R.
11 days ago

Absolutely stunning and beautiful knives!

Absolutely stunning and beautiful knives! I’ll never use another chefs knife again! It’s perfectly balanced and sharp and an incredible weight!! Overall just an amazing knife. My professor in culinary school definitely wants it haha

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Susan
1 month ago
from Boston

Very satisfied

Knife is very sharp and works well. Highly recommend

Recommends this product

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ANDREW D.
3 months ago

I've always wanted this knife,

I've always wanted this knife, and it was everything I hoped it could be!

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MYLES D.
6 months ago

Best knives ever. People are

Best knives ever. People are always hesitant about more expensive versions of everyday items, but I am a firm believer of buy it for life. Shun knives are leagues ahead of you casual knife, and you will notice the difference. Hard things to cut such as tomatoes or watermelons, cut like butter and are no match against Shun knives.

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Lance M.
6 months ago

The best, most perfect knives

The best, most perfect knives on the market. The edge is brilliant. I take care of mine, and I have never once had to sharpen it. The craftsmanship is absolutely exquisite. These knives are the best money can buy.

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Alan W.
6 months ago

The knife is a work

The knife is a work of art and is absolutely my utility, go-to knife in my kitchen. I used to mistakenly believe that a kitchen knife was a kitchen knife but boy was I wrong. Top notch product.

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Jeffrey M.
8 months ago

Absolutely in love with this

Absolutely in love with this knife. Razor sharp edge is the best I've ever experienced in 55 years cooking!

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