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Shun Premier 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

Shun Premier 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

$499.95

What do knives have to do with it? The truth is that the right steak knife can actually make a good steak taste even better. The key is in keeping more of the flavorful juices inside the steak. A razor-sharp knife, like the Shun Premier Steak Knife, will glide through the meat, cutting fewer of the capillaries in the steak and keeping more of the flavor inside, where it belongs. This set of four beautiful Shun Premier Steak Knives are a perfect five-inch length; long enough to handle even the largest steak, yet short enough to provide excellent cutting control. This four-piece set is ideal for a small dinner party. The Shun Premier Steak Knife Set comes in an elegant box, perfect for gift giving or storage.

Features:

  • Set includes 4 (four) fine-edged Shun Premier Steak Knives
  • Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
  • Steel: VG10 cutting core, 32 layers (16 per side) stainless Damascus cladding
  • Handle: Contoured walnut-colored PakkaWood®
  • Blade length: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
  • Handcrafted in Japan
  • Gift boxed

 

Craftsmanship & Provenance

 

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan

Every Shun Premier knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, long considered the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. Since 1908, Seki City has also been home to the makers of Shun fine cutlery, where ancient tradition continues to inform exceptional knives today.

 

A Legacy of Japanese Blade-Making

In the 13th century, Seki City was considered the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, and it remains one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers today.

 

At Least 100 Steps, Handcrafted

Each knife takes at least 100 individual steps to complete, combining traditional Japanese craftsmanship, premium materials, and modern technology. Premier also features a hammered Tsuchime finish and hand-sharpened blade for refined performance.

 

Why It Matters

The Shun name comes from the Japanese culinary tradition of shun: the exact moment when an ingredient is at its peak of freshness, flavor, and beauty. A very sharp knife helps preserve cellular structure for better texture, appearance, and taste, while premium blade materials help support lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance.

Traditional Japanese craftsmanship meets modern culinary performance in a knife designed to stay sharper longer, resist wear, and bring lasting value to the kitchen.