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Premier 8-Inch Chef's Knife

SHUN CUTLERY

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Details & care

This chef's knife is razor sharp, lightweight and offers a very comfortable grip, making it perfect for slicing, dicing and mincing a full range of food.

How it's made: Constructed from 68 micro-layers of Damascus that is wear and corrosion resistant, and holds a fine, sharp edge. It is completed with a hammered tsuchime finish that helps release food easily when cutting. The pakkawood handle has a walnut finish and offers an easy grip while resisting moisture.

Additional features: The thinner blade makes this chef's knife lighter and less tiring to use, while the width of the 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.

Sizing information: 7.4 oz.; 13.6" x 2" x 1.2"; 8" blade length.

  • Each knife is handcrafted, weight and dimensions may vary
  • Damascus steel/pakkawood
  • Made in Japan
  • Item #10523274

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Most helpful positive review

Feb 19, 2026
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!
Jeffrey M.
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Most helpful critical review

Oct 4, 2021
Great knife, terrible warranty support from disreputible company
Edge of the knife chipped in normal use when knife was new. Sent in for warranty and denied with no explanation. I own many expensive knives from many brands that KAI owns and this will certainly be the last one. Do not buy if you have any expectation they will support the product if defective.
Anonymous
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Jeffrey M.
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Feb 19, 2026
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!
STACIE W.
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Aug 16, 2023
Great gift idea
Absolutely love! This is my fifth Shun as I'm slowly building my set because they are pricey. I've also converted my dad and stepdad to these knives because you can't beat the quality. So if you need a great fathers day or bday gift for any of the guys in your life, look no further. They will love this. My husband doesn't even cook but he loves using this knife to slice his watermelons.
Anonymous
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Aug 13, 2023
Wonderful knife. Great balance and
Wonderful knife. Great balance and sharpness. Haven’t resharpened it yet. 2 weeks and holding edge very well.
Shun Cutlery response
Hello John, Thank you for taking the time to post your comments and rating, we do appreciate it! It's always best to do a weekly honing (realignment of the factory edge) on your go-to daily Shun knives. You want to keep your edges realigned as long as possible until it no longer provides the sharpness you prefer. Then, sharpening (removal of metal) is needed. Did you know Shun offers a free sharpening program for the life of your Shun knife? Check out both links below for further information and thank you for being part of the Shun family of made-in-Japan, handcrafted cutlery! https://shun.kaiusa.com/sharpening-vs-honing https://shun.kaiusa.com/sharpening-q-a
Marlborough P.
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Aug 12, 2023
Great Products
Craftsman quality is superb. Well thought out design and it does what it is supposed to do. Pleasure to use. Actually, I look forward to preparing the next meal. I will probably remove my Shun cutlery when kitchen guests stay for several days. Have had a few guests chip the blades. Will I stick with Shun? Absolutely!
Eugene B.
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July 6, 2023
Excellent knife. Nice balance, good
Excellent knife. Nice balance, good rocker for chopping and dicing. Wish Shun would bring the Ken Onion destined knives back… still my favorite grip of any knife I’ve ever used!
kelly h.
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June 29, 2023
Amazing craftmanship. Such a pleasure
Amazing craftmanship. Such a pleasure to use. This was the last piece I needed to make a full set, so know I don't have to avoid my old Chef knife.
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