Best Chicago Cutlery Steak Knives in 2026

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)

START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Classic Blonde 5-Piece Starter Block Set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Classic Blonde 8" Chef's Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 3.5" Paring Knife, Combination Honing Steel, and the Slimline Bamboo Knife Block.

CLASSIC BLONDE KNIFE SERIES is constructed with a VG-MAX cutting core with 58 layers of Damascus cladding for a strong, razor-sharp blade. D-shaped, blonde Pakkawood handles are comfortable, durable, and beautiful.

3 piece starter knife set in the premier collection by shun

Set includes: 4-in. Paring Knife, 6.5-in. Utility Knife, 8-in. Chef's Knife

Features layered damascus steel with a striking, hand-hammered finish (known as 'tsuchime' in japanese)

EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The Shun Classic 8-Piece Student Set is the perfect gift for students heading to culinary school. The sturdy Shun 8-Slot Knife roll is perfect for transporting their knives from place to place.

SET INCLUDES: This professional knife set comes with the Classic 8" Chef's Knife, 3.5" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 6" Boning/Fillet Knife, 9" Bread Knife, 9" Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife, Combination Honing Steel, and 8-Slot Knife Roll.

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

Razor-sharp edge and recurved blade make cutting simple and effortless; fine-grained, durable, high-carbon AUS8A Japanese stainless steel blade for superior strength and corrosion resistance

Handles are expertly crafted from PakkaWood, a genuine hardwood infused with resin, for easy care and moisture resistance; Shima handles are decorated with inlaid steel rondels

Full-tang construction for strength and perfect balance. The slim, flat handle provides lateral stability, ensuring that the knife won’t rotate or twist in your hand.

START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Sora 6-Piece Basic Block set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Sora 3.5" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 8" Chef's Knife, Herb Shears, Combination Honing Steel, and 11-Slot Bamboo Knife Block.

SORA KNIFE SERIES features san mai edge construction to put durable VG10 steel on the cutting edge supported by Japanese 420J steel on the blade upper. A traditional, textured PP/TPE polymer handle offers a contemporary look and secure grip.

Beautiful set is the perfect way to start a personalized collection of high-performance Shun knives; includes 8-inch Chef’s Knife, Honing Steel and Bamboo Knife Block

Shun knives are handcrafted in Japan in the centuries-old tradition of Japanese blade making, combining advanced materials and technology with time-honored traditions to make each knife a functional piece of art

Included Premier 8-inch Chef’s Knife is an essential kitchen knife; multi-purpose and ideal for routine kitchen tasks: chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, cutting, cubing and trimming

EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The Shun Sora 5-Piece Student Set is the perfect gift for students heading to culinary school. The sturdy Shun 8-Slot Knife roll is perfect for safely transporting knives from place to place.

SET INCLUDES: This professional knife set comes with the Sora 8-inch Chef's Knife, 3.5-inch Paring Knife, 9-inch Bread Knife, Combination Honing Steel, and 8-Slot Knife Roll.

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.

START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Classic 7-Piece Essential Block Set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Classic 8" Chef's Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 3.5" Paring Knife, 9" Bread Knife, Herb Shears, Combination Honing Steel, and 11-Slot Bamboo Knife Block.

CLASSIC KNIFE SERIES is constructed with a VG-MAX cutting core with 58 layers of Damascus cladding for a strong, razor-sharp blade. D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable, durable, and beautiful.

START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Classic 5-Piece Starter Block Set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Classic 8" Chef's Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 3.5" Paring Knife, Combination Honing Steel, and the Slimline Bamboo Knife Block.

CLASSIC KNIFE SERIES is constructed with a VG-MAX cutting core with 58 layers of Damascus cladding for a strong, razor-sharp blade. D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable, durable, and beautiful.

START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Premier 7-Piece Essential Block Set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Premier 8-inch Chef's Knife, 4-inch Paring Knife, 6.5-inch Utility Knife, 9-inch Bread Knife, Herb Shears, Combination Honing Steel, and the 11-Slot Bamboo Knife Block.

PREMIER KNIFE SERIES: Constructed with the corrosion- and wear-resistant VG-MAX cutting core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding with a hammered TSUCHIME finish. Contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handles are beautiful and comfortable to use.

START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Premier Grey 5-Piece Starter Block Set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Premier Grey 8-inch Chef's Knife, 4-inch Paring Knife, 6.5-inch Utility Knife and Combination Honing Steel with the Slimline Bamboo Knife Block.

PREMIER GREY KNIFE SERIES: Constructed with the corrosion- and wear-resistant VG-MAX cutting core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding with a hammered TSUCHIME finish. Contoured, grey Pakkawood handles are beautiful and comfortable to use.

CARVING FORK & KNIFE SET: Achieve beautiful, even slices with the Shun Classic 2-Piece Carving Set. Includes the Classic 9-inch Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife and Carving Fork in a gift set.

PERFECT FOR HOLIDAYS: Whether you regularly carve, or you simply want to provide a beautiful holiday spread for friends and family, these elegant culinary tools are perfect for improving your presentation.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: This slicing knife is made with Shun's VG-MAX cutting core with 68 layers of Damascus cladding for a strong, razor-sharp blade. Stainless steel fork tines are easy to care for.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The Shun Kanso 4-Piece Barbeque Set comes with everything you need to tackle grill-worthy proteins at your next BBQ. The handsome 8-Slot Knife Roll makes it easy to take your BBQ show on the road.

SET INCLUDES: This professional knife set includes the Kanso 5-inch Asian Multi-Prep Knife, 6.5-inch Boning/Fillet Knife, 12-inch Brisket Knife with wooden saya, and 8-Slot Knife Roll.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with Vanadium, these knives are strong, corrosion resistant, wear resistant, and razor-sharp.

STEAK KNIVES SET: Enjoy the best steak possible with the Shun 5-inch Kanso Steak Knife Set. This 4-piece knife set makes dinner with family and friends much more delicious.

FOR MORE FLAVORFUL STEAKS: Hand-sharpened to a 16-degree edge on each side, these kitchen steak knives glide through meat. They cut fewer capillaries – keeping more of the juices and flavor inside.

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

START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Premier 5-Piece Starter Block Set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Premier 8-inch Chef's Knife, 4-inch Paring Knife, 6.5-inch Utility Knife and Combination Honing Steel with the Slimline Bamboo Knife Block.

PREMIER KNIFE SERIES: Constructed with the corrosion- and wear-resistant VG-MAX cutting core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding with a hammered TSUCHIME finish. Contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handles are beautiful and comfortable to use.

PERFECT FOR AVID CHEFS: The Shun Premier 8-Piece Professional Block Set is the perfect cooking knife set for the avid home cook or professional chef.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Premier 8" Chef's Knife, 4" Paring Knife, 6.5" Utility Knife, 9" Bread Knife, 5.5" Santoku Knife, 9.5" Slicing Knife, Combination Honing Steel, and the 11-Slot Bamboo Knife Block.

PREMIER KNIFE SERIES: Constructed with the corrosion- and wear-resistant VG-MAX cutting core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding with a hammered TSUCHIME finish. Contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handles are beautiful and comfortable to use.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The Shun Kanso 3-Piece Starter Set comes with all the essentials you need to get a good start on your cooking knife collection.

SET INCLUDES: This professional knife set includes the Kanso 8-inch Chef's Knife, 3.5-inch Paring Knife, and 6-inch Utility Knife.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with Vanadium, these knives are strong, corrosion resistant, wear resistant, and razor-sharp.

IDEAL FOR YOUR KITCHEN. Set includes 6 (six) fine-edged Shun Premier Steak Knives with Bamboo storage block

DAMASCUS BLADE. Each 5-in blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX super steel to take and hold a precision edge. A 69 layer construction: Damascus cladding plus 34 layers each side

PREMIER LINE. Hammered tsuchime finish is the most prominent visual feature that defines the Shun premier line. Tsuchime is not only beautiful but most important acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag

START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Classic 3-Piece Build-A-Block Set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.

SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife, Combination Honing Steel, and Slimline Bamboo Knife Block.

CLASSIC KNIFE SERIES is constructed with a VG-MAX cutting core with 58 layers of Damascus cladding for a strong, razor-sharp blade. D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable, durable, and beautiful.

PERFECT FOR AVID CHEFS: The Shun Classic 9-Piece Chef's Choice Block Set is the perfect cooking knife set for the avid home cook or professional chef.

SET INCLUDES: This set includes the Classic 8" Chef's Knife, 5.5" Santoku Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 3.5" Paring Knife, 8.25" Offset Bread Knife, 9" Slicing Knife, 6" Boning/Fillet Knife, Combination Honing Steel, and 22-Slot Bamboo Knife Block.

6" Boning/ fillet, 8" Chef's knife, 8. 25" Offset bread knife

The right steak knife can make steak taste even better—by helping keep more of the flavorful juices inside the steak

This razor-sharp knife will glide through the meat, cutting fewer of the capillaries in the steak and keeping more of the flavor inside

This set includes four knives, each 4 inches, long enough to handle even the largest steak whiling keeping excellent cutting control

STEAK KNIVES SET: Enjoy the best steak possible with the Shun 5-inch Kanso Steak Knife Set. This 6-piece knife set makes dinner with family and friends much more delicious. Includes a beautiful bamboo storage box.

FOR MORE FLAVORFUL STEAKS: Hand-sharpened to a 16-degree edge on each side, these kitchen steak knives glide through meat. They cut fewer capillaries – keeping more of the juices and flavor inside.

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

A new take on our purpose-made Shima steak knives, with real Japanese tagayasan "iron sword wood" wenge handle grips that impart unique style to any chef's table.

Handmade, high-carbon AUS8A stainless steel blade offers long-lasting quality and edge retention, resisting corrosion and discoloring.

Professional grade and inspired by Tokyo's famous Shima steakhouse restaurant; with regular honing, they'll outperform traditional serrated steak knives for life.

Shun Knife Set Includes: 4" Paring Knife, 5.5" Nakiri Knife, 6" U2 Ultimate Utility Knife, 6" Gokujo Boning/Fillet Knife, 6.5" Utility Knife, 7" Santoku Knife, 8" Chef's Knife, 9" Bread Knife, 9.5" Slicing Knife, Four 5" Steak Knives, 9" Combination Honing Steel & 17 Slot Angled Knife Block

VG-MAX steel core, Damascus clad with 34 micro-layers on each side of SUS410/SUS431 stainless steel; full tang;Rockwell Hardness: 60-61; hand-sharpened Japanese double-bevel blade angle 16° (each side)

Hammered Tsuchime finish, helps release the food from the blade easily when slicing

IDEAL FOR YOUR KITCHEN. Set includes 6 (six) fine-edged Shun Kanso Steak Knives with Bamboo storage block

JAPANESE STEEL. AUS10A high-carbon/vanadium stainless steel with Heritage finish for premium performance, distinctive look

KANSO LINE. Contoured Tagayasan/wenge wood handle for a comfortable and beautiful grip

Heritage finish hides scratches, gives Kanso a rustic look that just improves with age

Full tang construction - Blade Steel: AUS10A—high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel

Blade length measures 5 inches; 9. 5 inches including handle.

The perfect start to your Shun Premier Grey collection; everything essential in one beautiful block

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

Update your everyday essential knife collection with this set of four steak knives from Shun

Each knife features a fine edge made from ultra-durable Damascus steel with a Rockwell hardness of 60 for longevity

The ergonomic handles provide control and stability when you slice, while the hammered tsuchime finish prevents food from sticking by providing surface texture and reducing drag