Crafted in Japan, the Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hammered blades that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives and light-hued PakkaWood handles that provide a modern look. The Japanese version of a chef's knife, this kiritsuke precisely slices meat and vegetables. Featuring a clipped tip, the long, deft blade is also ideal for creating julienne and dice cuts, and cleaning and portioning fish.

• Blade features core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super-steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.
• Striking hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps quickly release food from blade.
• PakkaWood handle has two-position design, providing trigger grip for pull cuts and perfect balance point for pinch grip.
• Stainless-steel end cap adds stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.