Best Shun in 2026

Made in Japan with a VG-MAX high carbon steel core and eye-catching Damascus cladding, the Shun Classic Blonde Bread Knife glides through baguettes and brioche alike.

The beautifully modern, D-shaped, blonde PakkaWood handle encases the full composite tang blade for balance, reducing unwanted rotation and improving grip for both right and left-handed chefs.

This knife is a baker or pastry chef's best friend in the kitchen. The “low-frequency” wave pattern of its design cleanly slices with light pressure. Never again crush, tear, and rip your bread apart with a serrated knife.

UTILITY KITCHEN KNIFE: With its unusual wide blade, rounded tip and low-frequency serrations, the 6-inch Shun Premier Ultimate Utility Knife is an amazingly versatile tool. It can cut thin-skinned vegetables, spread mayo or slice bread with ease.

SANDWICH KNIFE: Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives. They're perfect for preparing almost everything that goes into a sandwich – from thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to meats and cheeses.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

PARING KNIFE: Add an essential kitchen tool to your collection with the Shun 3.5-inch Classic Paring Knife. Peel and core fruits and vegetables with ease.

SMALL, NIMBLE KITCHEN KNIFE: This small knife gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade – making it perfect for peeling, trimming, coring, decorating and other detail work.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

UTILITY KITCHEN KNIFE: With its unusual wide blade, rounded tip and low-frequency serrations, the 6-inch Shun Classic Ultimate Utility Knife is an amazingly versatile tool. It can cut thin-skinned vegetables, spread mayo or slice bread with ease.

SANDWICH KNIFE: Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives. They're perfect for preparing almost everything that goes into a sandwich – from thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to meats and cheeses.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this kitchen utility knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

This premier 9-inch bread knife will quickly become one of the most-used knives in every bread lover’s kitchen; crusty or tender, this knife does the trick; can also be used on pastries and cakes

Razor-sharp, wide, “low frequency” serrations allow the user to gently saw through the bread without crushing or tearing and with much less crumbing; gently glide through bread

Beautifully crafted steel blade combined with a gorgeous contoured walnut-colored PakkaWood handle that fits with any hand, is beautiful to look at and satisfying to use

PARING KNIFE: Add an essential kitchen tool to your collection with the Shun 3.5-inch Classic Paring Knife. Peel and core fruits and vegetables with ease.

SMALL, NIMBLE KITCHEN KNIFE: This small knife gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade – making it perfect for peeling, trimming, coring, decorating and other detail work.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

SHUN HONING STEEL: Keep your knife collection in perfect condition with the Shun 9-inch Classic Combination Honing Steel.

PROFESSIONAL KNIFE SHARPENING: All knives naturally develop tiny bends through normal use. This honing tool corrects those bends – ensuring the sharpest part of your knife makes contact with the food.

COMBINATION HONING ROD: This stainless steel knife sharpener features a smooth side for weekly honing and a micro-ribbed side for monthly honing.

Shun Bundle Includes:

1 x Shun TDM0723 Premier Chef's Knife, 6-Inch

Handcrafted all-purpose knife that has many uses around the kitchen. Features layered Damascus steel with a striking, hand-hammered finish (known as 'Tsuchime' in Japanese). Hand-hammered finish reduces drag when cutting, keeping foods from sticking to the knife blade; Premium pakkawood handle nestles comfortably into the curves of the palm and allows for a variety of comfortable and secure grips. Due to the handcrafted nature of this knife, blade length can vary from 6-1/4-inch to 6-1/2-inch.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Sora Chef's Knife is perfect for preparing meat, vegetables, fruit and more! It's THE must-have kitchen knife.

GYUTO-STYLE KNIFE: This Japanese kitchen knife is also called a gyuto. It is slightly less curved than a western chef's knife with a gentle roll off the tip, cutting more food with less lifting of the blade.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: The San Mai edge construction uses VG10 steel for a corrosion-resistant, razor-sharp cutting edge supported by 420J stainless steel on the blade upper.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Premier Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.

WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.

HIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 10-inch Premier Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.

LONG 10-INCH KNIFE: This Japanese kitchen knife is perfect for people who prefer a longer chef's knife. It provides additional cutting leverage and allows you to cut more ingredients with fewer strokes.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Classic Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.

WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 6-inch Premier Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.

SMALL, NIMBLE BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife is small, light, and extremely maneuverable. It's wide enough to keep knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

MULTI-PURPOSE KITCHEN SHEARS: Add the Shun Premium Kitchen Shears and Herb Shears to your collection with the Shun 2-Piece Kitchen Shear Set.

HANDY KITCHEN SCISSORS: The Shun Kitchen Shears are handy for everything from opening packages to cutting the shell on a lobster tail. A notch in the blade is perfect for cutting flower stems and tiny poultry bones.

RAZOR-SHARP HERB SHEARS: The Shun Herb Shears feature a 16-degree cutting edge that cuts cleanly and doesn't bruise delicate herbs. A built-in notch makes stripping herbs and cutting stems easy.

LONG BRISKET SLICING KNIFE: The 12-inch narrow blade of the Shun Kanso Brisket Knife is perfect for slicing through large cuts of meat in one pass, ensuring more of the juices and flavor stay inside.

NO NEED TO SAW: The razor-sharp edge of this meat cutting knife eliminates the need to saw through meat so your brisket, roast, ham or turkey will look beautiful too.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with Vanadium, this meat knife is strong, corrosion resistant, wear resistant, and razor-sharp.

SLICING KNIFE: Create beautiful, thin, even slices of steak, brisket, chicken and more in a single strike with the Shun 9-inch Classic Hollow Ground Slicing Knife.

IDEAL MEAT KNIFE: The long, narrow blade of this kitchen knife allows you to make a cleaner cut – keeping more of the juice and flavor inside the meat. Hollow-ground indentations help food release easily from the blade.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this carving knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

Making meal prep faster, this all-purpose knife is excellent at chopping, dicing and slicing ingredients such as fruits, vegetables and meats; a reliable and versatile knife for any kitchen

Shun’s VG-MAX steel is an innovative and exclusive formula with extra carbon, cobalt, tungsten, vanadium and chromium for increased strength, durability, sharpness and corrosion resistance

The ebony PakkaWood handle is designed for comfort and control; PakkaWood is a genuine hardwood infused with resin, resulting in a water-resistant and durable finish

UTILITY KITCHEN KNIFE: In between a chef knife and paring knife with a narrow, straight blade, the Shun 6.5-inch Premier Serrated Utility Knife features a serration at the front and back ideal for tough-skinned foods with a soft interior.

SANDWICH KNIFE: Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives. They're perfect for preparing almost everything that goes into a sandwich – from thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to meats and cheeses.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

SERRATED BREAD KNIFE: The Shun 8.25-inch Classic Offset Bread Knife glides through bread with ease, slicing tender and crusty breads alike with no ripping, squashing or tearing.

HIGHLY ENGINEERED SERRATIONS: This serrated knife doesn't have jagged teeth that chew through bread, but wide, razor-sharp, low-frequency serrations that gently slice with less tearing and crumbling.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this bread knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

Set includes: 3.5-inch Paring Knife, 7-inch Santoku Knife, 8-inch Chef's Knife, 9-inch Combination Honing Steel, Shun Multi-purpose Kitchen Shears, 8-slot Slim Design Dark Wood Knife Block

VG-MAX cutting core with 34-layers (each side) and stainless Damascus cladding

Rockwell Hardness: 60-61; hand-sharpened Japanese double-bevel blade angle 16° (each side)

VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.

STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this cooking knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

UTILITY KITCHEN KNIFE: In between a chef knife and paring knife with a narrow, straighter blade, the Shun 6-inch Classic Utility Knife is the ideal tool for precise cuts like trimming broccoli, green beans and other small vegetables.

SANDWICH KNIFE: Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives. They're perfect for preparing almost everything that goes into a sandwich – from thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes to meats and cheeses.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this kitchen utility knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

VEGETABLE KNIFE: A traditional Japanese-style vegetable knife, the Shun Classic 6.5-inch Nakiri Knife is a favorite of professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for preparing fruits and vegetables.

STRAIGHT BLADE: The straight blade, edge, and spine make this Japanese knife perfect for simple push cuts. The blunt end makes it extra safe to use.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this cooking knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

BONING & FILLET KNIFE: The Premier 6-inch Boning & Fillet Knife features a narrow, curved, and extremely sharp blade that gets in close to the bone and cuts fibrous tissue with ease.

GLIDES THROUGH MEAT: The sharp 6-inch blade and hammered TSUCHIME finish are ideal for gliding through meat and fish, quickly removing bones and skin for delicious cutlets and the perfect fish fillet.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's VG-MAX cutting core with 68 layers of Damascus cladding, this combination fillet and boning knife is beautiful, corrosion resistant, wear resistant and razor sharp.

SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 7-inch Classic Blonde Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that's a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.

VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef's knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this santoku knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

BONING & FILLET KNIFE: The Shun Classic 6-inch Boning & Fillet Knife features a narrow, curved, and extremely sharp blade that gets in close to the bone and cuts fibrous tissue with ease.

GLIDES THROUGH MEAT: The sharp, narrow blade is ideal for gliding through meat and fish, quickly removing bones and skin for delicious cutlets and the perfect fish fillet.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun’s Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and 68 layers of stainless Damascus cladding, this combination fillet and boning knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

7-inch blade multipurpose Japanese knife; ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing

Precision-forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade; holds a razor-sharp edge

Clad with 16 layers of stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus look

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Classic Blonde Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more

WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge

SANTOKU KNIFE: The Shun 5.5-inch Classic Santoku knife is an Asian-inspired cooking knife that's a favorite among cooks for its ability to easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks.

VERSATILE KNIFE: This kitchen knife is shorter than a standard chef's knife, light, agile and easy to maneuver with just enough belly curve for rocking cuts.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this santoku knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

WESTERN CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Classic Western Cook's Knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing meat, fish, vegetables and more.

STRONG BLADE: This western-style kitchen knife has a 22-degree cutting angle for additional strength when tackling heavier foods like winter squash and large heads of cabbage.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.