Second-Hand Shun Premier 2-Piece Japanese Knife Set 2379

Experience Shun Premier craftsmanship in a second-hand knife pairing

This pre-owned Shun Premier two-piece set pairs a recorded 200mm chef's knife with a 160mm utility knife for everyday preparation and finer trimming. The existing specifications list VG-MAX stainless-steel cores, Damascus cladding and walnut-coloured Pakkawood handles, complemented by the Premier range's hammered tsuchime finish.

The Specs

• Brand: Shun
• Range: Premier
• Set: Two knives, confirmed by the store owner
• Chef's knife: 200mm blade, as recorded
• Utility knife: 160mm blade, as recorded
• Core steel: VG-MAX high-carbon stainless steel, as recorded
• Cladding: Recorded as 68 stainless Damascus layers, 34 per side
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime
• Handles: Walnut-coloured Pakkawood, recorded with an ambidextrous profile and embossed end caps
• Edges: Double-bevel, with a recorded factory angle of 16 degrees per side; current edges may differ after sharpening
• Hardness: Recorded as 61 HRC, not independently measured for these knives
• Origin: Seki, Japan, as recorded
• Condition: Second-hand; inspect blade, tip, edge and handle wear before publication

The Design & the Set

The chef's knife provides a longer cutting edge for slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables, herbs and boneless meats. Its recorded curved belly supports rocking cuts. The shorter utility knife offers a more compact option for trimming fats, slicing sandwiches, sectioning citrus and preparing medium-sized produce.

The existing listing describes these knives as handcrafted in Seki, Japan. The Premier design combines patterned Damascus cladding and a hammered blade face with warm walnut-coloured handles. The texture may help food release, but it does not guarantee that ingredients will never stick. Pakkawood is an engineered handle material, not solid walnut.

This is a second-hand set, not a new boxed retail set. The owner has confirmed the Shun Premier identity and two-piece count. Exact model numbers and the recorded steel, dimensions, cladding and factory specifications should be checked against the blade markings and measurements before publication. No claim of pristine condition or remaining warranty is made.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only with warm water and mild detergent. Never soak or put in a dishwasher.
• Dry immediately and thoroughly, including the handles and blade-handle junctions.
• Hone gently with a suitable fine honing tool only after checking the current edge geometry and condition.
• Sharpen on suitable whetstones or use a professional sharpener familiar with Shun knives. Preserve the confirmed bevel rather than assuming a pre-owned edge retains its factory angle.
• Avoid hard bones, frozen ingredients, twisting cuts and hard cutting surfaces.
• Store securely in suitable edge guards, a knife block or on a magnetic strip, keeping edges from contacting other utensils.