Shun Premier 3 Piece Santoku Knife Set

Experience the Japanese Approach to Kitchen Prep, Elevated to an Art Form

The Shun Premier 3 Piece Santoku Knife Set is built around the Santoku - the ultimate Japanese all-rounder - and completed with the two knives that handle everything else, all wrapped in the hand-forged beauty and hammered tsuchime finish of the Premier line.

What's Included

• Shun Premier Santoku Knife 18cm (7 in.) - The Japanese all-rounder for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, proteins, and fruit
• Shun Premier Utility Knife 15.2cm (6.5 in.) - The nimble mid-size blade for precise smaller tasks and in-hand work
• Shun Premier Paring Knife 10.2cm (4 in.) - The compact precision blade for peeling, coring, trimming, and detail work

The Specs

• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding (each side)
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime finish for reduced drag and food release
• Handle: Contoured walnut-coloured PakkaWood® with embossed end cap on all three knives
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan
• Presented in a Shun branded gift box

Where Ancient Craft Meets Modern Steel

Each Shun Premier knife takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in layers of Damascus stainless steel - and near the edge, where the steels meet, an undulating line forms that echoes the hamon of a traditionally tempered samurai sword. The hammered tsuchime finish creates a series of hollow-ground cavities along the blade that reduce drag and help food release cleanly. The Santoku's flatter blade profile excels at the up-and-down chopping motion, making this the ideal set for cooks who prefer a Japanese cutting style. All three knives share the same contoured walnut-coloured PakkaWood® handle with embossed end cap. Note: presented in a stylish black Shun branded gift box - some older images show a timber box which is no longer available.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge
• Sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blades