Add THE should-have all-around food prep knife to your collection with the Shun Cutlery 8-inch Premier Grey Chef’s Knife. This Japanese knife features wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that may be gently “rocked” through herbs and spices to create a very fine mince. The blade is also thinner than most western style knives so it’s lighter and less tiring to use. The Premier chef’s 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 stylish, grey, contoured Pakkawood take care of is comfortable to use and offers a protected grip with excellent keep an eye on. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool – it is a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Every knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state of the art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks right through the world.
JAPANESE CHEF’S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Premier Grey Chef’s knife is the very best all-purpose kitchen knife. It’s ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.
WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that may be “rocked” through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.
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 knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.
BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The stylish, grey, contoured Pakkawood take care of resists moisture, is comfortable to use, and offers precise keep an eye on.
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.