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Shun Cutlery Premier 5.5", Ideal Chopping Vegetables and All-Purpose Chef, Professional Nakiri, 5.5 Inch, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife
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Blade Material | Steel |
Brand | Shun |
Color | Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife |
Handle Material | Walnut color PakkaWood® |
Blade Edge | Plain |
About this item
- VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.
- STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use.
- HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this cooking knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.
- BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The walnut-finished, contoured Pakkawood handle resists moisture, is comfortable to use, and offers precise control.
- TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.
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Craftsmanship | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Easy to hold | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | — |
Giftable | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Chefs Corner Store | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Usuki-USA | Amazon.com |
number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
blade edge | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain | — | Plain |
blade material | Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel |
blade length | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | — | 7 inches |
blade color | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver |
handle material | Walnut color PakkaWood® | Pakkawood | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | Walnut color PakkaWood® |
construction type | Forged | Full Tang | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged |
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Shun“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection. Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see. |
Handcrafted in JapanShun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world. |
Knife Steel is EssentialHeat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process. |
Quality and PerformanceShun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time. Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too. |
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VG-Max Cutting Core | ✓ | ✓ | ||
VG10 Cutting Core | ✓ | |||
Solid AUS10A | ✓ | |||
Composite Blade | ✓ | |||
Double Bevel (16 Degree each side) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Handle | Textured PP/TPE | Tagayasan | PakkaWood | PakkaWood |
Handle Grip | Symmetrical | Symmetrical | Asymmetrical | Symmetrical |
Tsuchime (“hammered”) Finish | ✓ |
Shun Premier
The first thing that catches the eye about the beautiful Shun Premier series is its magnificent tsuchime (tsoo-CHEE-may) finish. This hammered finish combined with Premier's mirror blade polish and intricately layered Damascus, gives Shun Premier a look that is at once rustic and sophisticated.
But the real beauty of Premier is how it performs. Premier is designed to provide exceptionally agile handling. The lightweight, razor-sharp blades are quick and precise. The palm swell on the handle nestles into the hand to provide confident control - for both smaller and larger hands. The embossed endcap and brass ring provide both balance and beauty.
Pakkawood Handle
Shun Premier features a PakkaWood Handle that offers a comfortable grip. Walnut-colored PakkaWood is durable, and won't harbor bacteria. The embossed endcap adds beauty and balance.
The handle features a full composite tang that adds strength and balance.
16 Degree Cutting Edge
Like all Shun knives, the Premier line features a 16 degree cutting edge that is hand sharpened and razor sharp. The blade has a double-bevel, quick taper, and flat ground.
VG-MAX Cutting Core
Shun Premier features our VG-MAX steel, the newest of the VG line of "super steels". Available only from Shun, this extremely fine-grained steel has been enhanced to offer "maximum" performance, strength, corrosion resistance, and a sharp, long-lasting edge.
The hammered tsuchime finish helps release food food easily when cutting.
Shun and Sharpening
Shun products are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.
You may also register your purchase.
Premier Handle
Razor Sharp
VG-MAX Cutting Core
Free Sharpening
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Product information
Blade Material | Steel |
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Brand | Shun |
Color | Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife |
Handle Material | Walnut color PakkaWood® |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Blade Length | 5.5 Inches |
Construction Type | Forged |
Item Weight | 0.51 Pounds |
Blade Color | Silver |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Item Length | 5.5 Inches |
Item Weight | 8.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Kai |
ASIN | B004M42HJW |
Item model number | TDM0742 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #51,174 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #5 in Usuba & Nakiri Knives |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 27, 2011 |
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Product Description
Add one of our most popular vegetable and fruit prep knives to your collection with the Shun Cutlery Premier 5.5" Nakiri Knife. With its straight blade, edge, and spine, this Japanese nakiri vegetable knife is ideal for simple push cuts – making it perfect for everything from stir fry to salads. It's also a great all-purpose chef knife. The Premier Nakiri Knife is constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-Max cutting core with 68 layers of stainless Damascus cladding for a strong, corrosion-resistant, stain-resistant, razor sharp 16-degree edge. The hammered TSUCHIME finish is beautiful and helps release food easily when cutting. The walnut-finished, contoured Pakkawood handle is comfortable to use and offers a secure grip with excellent control.
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Customers like the sharpness, quality and appearance of the kitchen knife. They mention that it's super sharp, stays sharp for a long time, and is of incredible quality. They also appreciate the appearance, balance and value of the knife. Some appreciate the edge, comfort, and weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They mention that it's super sharp, holds an edge great, and is perfect for their use. The blade is super thin and sharp, and it can cut even better than with their other Shun. The knife is well built and can be sharpened when needed.
"...We treat them with extra care. They are great looking and razor sharp...." Read more
"This is a nice knife. We use it for mostly veggies. It has a good weight...." Read more
"...are workhorses, and I won't ever get rid of them, there is something so elegant and easy about using this knife...." Read more
"...The 5 1/2" blade is perfect for our use. I think 7" could be too much...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention it's a reliable product, with durable craftsmanship. They say it'll last a lifetime and stay sharp for a long time. Customers also say it works like a dream and is functional.
"...It feels light in your hand and still gets the job done...." Read more
"...Pros: Gorgeous, durable craftsmanship. Comfortable to hold, good for cutting most vegetables...." Read more
"Good quality, I love it!!" Read more
"...WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR KNIFE? It works fine for the job intended, its not a meat cleaver...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the kitchen knife. They mention that it is a smart choice for home or office, and is incredibly sexy. Some love the shape of it and how it can manipulate things.
"...We treat them with extra care. They are great looking and razor sharp...." Read more
"...Pros: Gorgeous, durable craftsmanship. Comfortable to hold, good for cutting most vegetables...." Read more
"...Shun of course makes very sharp knifes and looks great. I doubt they are the pinnacle of knives, but they work great for me...." Read more
"...get what you pay for, a well balanced, very, very sharp, and good looking product...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the balance of the kitchen knife. They mention that it has a good feel in their hand, and the handle is well balanced.
"...I think 7" could be too much. The fit and finish is perfect and it feels balanced and very comfortable in the hand...." Read more
"...This feels amazing! Perfectly balanced for me, sharp, and is a perfect knife for all my veggies!Did I need a Nakiri?..." Read more
"...I find the Shun Premier Nakiri to be far superior in beauty, weight, balance, and sharpness...." Read more
"...The price tag, you get what you pay for, a well balanced, very, very sharp, and good looking product...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the kitchen knife. They say it's worth every penny, the free sharpening is worth a lot, and the company sharpens the knives for free.
"...Free sharpening is worth a lot in concept, although I don’t have any experience with it on our knives." Read more
"It stays sharp for a long time, and the company also sharpens the knives for free. I really like their knives." Read more
"...This thing is completely worth it because it completely cuts vegetables with one slice rather than leaving a strand hanging if I don't to a very..." Read more
"...Really love that Shun carries a lifetime warranty and free sharpening (not that you'll need it often for home use), as long as you cover shipping." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the kitchen knife. They mention that it feels balanced and is suitable for a small hand.
"...The fit and finish is perfect and it feels balanced and very comfortable in the hand...." Read more
"...This feels amazing! Perfectly balanced for me, sharp, and is a perfect knife for all my veggies!Did I need a Nakiri?..." Read more
"This knife has easily become my favorite on my roster. It’s extremely comfortable to hold and the sharpest thing that I’ve ever cut with...." Read more
"...Pros: Gorgeous, durable craftsmanship. Comfortable to hold, good for cutting most vegetables...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the edge of the kitchen knife. They mention that it holds an edge very well, and is comfortable to use. Some say that the knife is well built and can be sharpened when needed. Overall, customers are happy with the performance of this knife.
"...It holds it edge as if an ancient wizard cast a spell deterring it from becoming dull...." Read more
"...I use it almost daily for meat and vegetables. It holds it sharpness well, but can be sharpened when needed...." Read more
"...Cuts are super clean and straight with this knife...." Read more
"...Nice and sharp out of the box. I cook a LOT and this holds an edge and is very comfortable and balanced. Perfect size for everyday chopping...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the kitchen knife. They mention it's light as a feather, sharp as s razor, and feels light in their hand.
"This is a nice knife. We use it for mostly veggies. It has a good weight...." Read more
"...It feels light in your hand and still gets the job done...." Read more
"...It is light weight so your hands won't tire easily, but is so sharp that the knife goes right through without having to apply much pressure...." Read more
"This knife is excellent! Very light, works like a dream. This is a great gift for anyone who likes to cook" Read more
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Did I need a Nakiri? Of course not—my chef’s knives and santoku work fine. But this feels so so so good to use!! And that flat bottom edge with the dull tip is great!
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Weight is moderate, and the balance is superb.
It’s my second Shun, and I think it’s going to swiftly become my go-to blade!