Shun Premier 2 Piece Knife Set | 20cm Chef + 16.5cm Utility Knife

The Shun Premier 2-Piece Starter Set includes the most essential pieces of kitchen cutlery. The set is built around the Shun Premier 8-in. Chef's Knife, the one knife you're sure to use every time you cook. The Shun Premier 2-Piece Starter Set includes both the Premier Chef's Knife and  the Shun Premier 6 1/2-in. Utility Knife—perfect for all those in-between tasks. This attractive set comes in a tasteful box suitable for storage or gift-giving.

This beautiful set includes the two key pieces every kitchen needs.

Set includes:

• 6 1/2-in. Utility Knife TDM0701
  
• 8-in. Chef's Knife TDM0706

Your chef's knife will probably be the most-used knife in your kitchen. If you're like most cooks, you'll want to find the one that feels like an extension of your arm. The beautiful Shun Premier 8-in. Chef's Knife could be the one for you. This breathtaking knife is lightweight, agile, and offers an extremely comfortable grip. In fact, Shun Premier's thinner blades makes this chef's knife lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. The eight-inch length and razor-sharp edge are perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping a full range of fruits, vegetables, and other 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, the Chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince.

The Shun Premier Chef's Knife is part of the beautiful Shun Premier line, which calls to mind the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX “super steel” to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade, where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed—similar to the hamon formed when samurai swords are tempered using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty.

Beautiful and versatile, this is the one you'll reach for every day

• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
  
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
  
• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32 layers each side stainless Damascus cladding
  
• Handle: Contoured walnut-colored PakkaWood®
  
• Blade length: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
  
• Handcrafted in Japan

A good utility knife is the third member of your must-have kitchen knife line up. In size, it’s between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, making it the perfect size for all those in-between tasks. For trimming green beans, broccoli, and other jobs where you need some precision, your utility knife is an excellent choice. Any time a paring knife seems like too little and a chef’s knife too much, reach for a utility knife. The Shun Premier Utility Knife offers a razor-sharp six-inch edge that also makes quick work of anything that goes in a sandwich—meats, cheeses, tomato slices, and more. That specialized use is why this style of knife is sometimes called a sandwich knife. You’ll also love the secure grip the ambidextrous Premier contoured handle provides.

The Shun Premier Utility Knife is part of the beautiful Shun Premier line, which calls to mind the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX “super steel” to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade, where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed—similar to the hamon formed when samurai swords are tempered using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty.

An in-between sized knife for all those in-between sized tasks

• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
  
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
  
• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers each side stainless Damascus cladding
  
• Handle: Contoured walnut-colored PakkaWood®
  
• Blade length: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
  
• Handcrafted in Japan