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#html-body [data-pb-style=GPYVGVJ]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}#html-body [data-pb-style=GPYVGVJ],#html-body [data-pb-style=XLOEJN5]{border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0;padding:0}#html-body [data-pb-style=XY5JLSO]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll;margin:0;padding:0}Your chef's knife will be the most-used knife in your kitchen, so you want to find the one that feels like an extension of your arm. The beautiful Shun Premier Blonde 8-in. Chef's Knife just may be the one. This breathtaking knife is lightweight, agile, and offers an extremely comfortable grip. In fact, Shun Premier Blonde's thinner blades makes this chef's knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. The 8-in. length and razor-sharp edge are perfect for slicing and dicing a full range of foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and comes in extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, this precision kitchen knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Beautiful and versatile, this is the one you will reach for every day VG-MAX cutting core; the latest in the VG line of “super steels”; wear resistant, corrosion resistant, holds a fine, sharp edge; 16° each side 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding look beautiful, support and protect the core Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting Beautiful, blonde Pakkawood handle is contoured for comfort and control; resists moisture Handcrafted in Japan Craftsmanship & Provenance Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan Every Shun Premier knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, long considered the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. Since 1908, Seki City has also been home to the makers of Shun fine cutlery, where ancient tradition continues to inform exceptional knives today. A Legacy of Japanese Blade-Making In the 13th century, Seki City was considered the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, and it remains one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers today. At Least 100 Steps, Handcrafted Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps to complete, combining traditional Japanese craftsmanship, premium materials, and modern technology. Premier also features a hammered Tsuchime finish and hand-sharpened blade for refined performance. Why It Matters Our name comes from the Japanese culinary tradition of shun: the exact moment when an ingredient is at its peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty. A very sharp knife helps preserve cellular structure for better texture, appearance, and taste, while premium blade materials help support lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance. Traditional Japanese craftsmanship meets modern culinary performance in a knife designed to stay sharper longer, resist wear, and bring lasting value to the kitchen.
