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Shun Premier Starter Knives, Set of 3

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Summary
The Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hand-hammered blades and walnut-colored PakkaWood handles that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Hand-crafted in Japan, the blades are thin and lightweight. This starter set equips you with three essential knives for everyday cooking.
- Set includes 4" paring knife, 6 1/2" utility knife and 8" chef's knife.
- Blades feature a core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.
- The striking hand-hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps to quickly release food from the blade.
- Walnut-finish PakkaWood handles have a two-position design, providing a trigger grip for pull cuts and the perfect balance point for a pinch grip.
- Stainless-steel end caps embossed with the Shun logo add stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.
Dimensions & More Info
- 4" paring knife: 4"-long blade; 4"-long handle; 2.4 oz.
- 6 1/2" utility knife: 6"-long blade; 4"-long handle; 3 oz.
- 8" chef's knife: 8"-long blade; 4 3/4"-long handle; 7.5 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 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 16-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.
Customer Reviews

A***e

Very sharp & Very Beautiful!

Not only are they beautiful, they are amazing knives!

PJ ******ck

Makes anybody into a professional chef!

Amazing knives. Incredibly sharp. An absolute joy to work with.

K***y

Excellent knives

Bought these for my husband for Christmas after doing much research. What a difference a good set of knives make when cooking. We love them. Excellent knives!

J***.

Premier 3-Peace Starter Set

I bought this with my wife and was blessed to get my hands on this set at a local store. These are perfect for anyone getting into cooking like my self. Very sharp cut and with a sharp look it will be a talking peace when friends come over. I will say make sure you do your research when buying beautiful knives like these. Because, there are so many steel types and there is one for just about every life style. If you are going to be lazy and not wash and dry right away. Because, you can’t just throw these in a dishwasher. Got to give them the love they deserve. Thanks Shun for your bone sharp knives and the work y’all put into each one.

M***ie

Shun Knives Starter Set

Absolutely amazingly beautiful very sharp knives! Couldn’t be happier:)

P***om

Knife could last a lifetime

I love these knives. I have had mine for 3 years. They are high maintenance. The poor reviews are generally from people without experience caring for knives like these. Shun is very thin and sharp. It must be maintained in between professional sharpenings. Must be honed and sharpened with someone specialized in Shun/Japanese knives. It has to be washed and dried immediately after use. It cannot be soaked in water or put through a dishwasher. That being said, with proper care these knives can literally last a lifetime! Buy one good knife and treat it with respect. I cook three times daily with my personal set and I have the western chef premier that I have prepped for professional kitchens for a year with.

Sl****fy

Ooh la lah!

Imagine you’ve been plugging along in your minivan and suddenly there’s a new sports car in your driveway. These are a treat! Made my previous very nice knives look and act like clunkers.

B**u

Beautiful Knives

The knives arrived today, and they are beautiful. But considering how much they cost, they came in a cardboard box….so I’m a bit disappointed about that, and that’s the reason for the four stars. I bought steak knives a few months ago and they came in a beautiful wood box, but not these.

R***ie

Stunning- great for any chef in the kitchen

These are the best knives I’ve ever owned- beautiful and so efficient

N***t

Save your money and DON'T buy these!

We put these knives on our wedding registry as they were highly recommended by my BIL. He purchased these for us as our gift, and unfortunately, we have had nothing but issues with them. We are so disappointed in the overall quality of these knives. For the price point, I could purchased 3 cheaper sets that would have lasted me longer. They chip easily, they're fragile, and they dull very quickly. So disappointed. I will never purchase anything from this brand again.

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