A chef's knife is a personal choice. That's why Shun offers so many different lines and blade lengths. For instance, in the same way that some cooks prefer a longer chef's knife, others prefer a shorter length. For cooks who enjoy the lightweight nimbleness of a shorter blade, we offer the Shun Premier 6-in. Chef's Knife. Of course, it performs all the tasks for which you choose a chef's knife, from slicing and dicing to making rocking cuts through herbs. Yet it also offers the quick performance and high degree of control that a slightly smaller knife can provide. A smaller chef's knife for quick, nimble performance 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 Walnut finish, contoured Pakkawood handle; offers comfort and control; resists moisture Handcrafted in Japan Incredibly sharp edges and unmatched aesthetics set Shun kitchen knives apart. Crafted from premium materials and state-of-the-art technology, Shun provides quality knives to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.
