Customer Reviews

Shun Premier Chef's Knife, 8-Inch

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I bought this at Sur La Table because I wanted to hold it before I bought it. This is by far the best knife I have. It cuts like butter. I no longer have to put much force into my cutting motion which has now greatly reduced my chances of slipping and cutting myself. The handle is large, more befitting a man's grip, but I do find it comfortable. The most important thing to know about a knife is that how it fits your hand lets you know how good the knife is. What is comfortable for me may be unmanageable to you (and vise-versa), so please be careful in choosing a knife for yourself.

I'll start by saying I love this knife and am an avid Shun user.

It took 3 tries, however, to get a knife that wasn't defective - hence the 4 stars! Not Amazon's fault - but the first knife sent to me had two deep scratches in the steel on the bolster. Not ok for a knife of this price! The second knife had a large chip in the handle and a crack in the blade. These things are not typical of Shun, and I hope they aren't typical of this series.

The blade on this thing is as sharp as they come, as with all Shuns. The 16 degree angle is much different from the German and American knives and very sharp! It makes cutting a breeze and this will surely become my new go-to knife in the kitchen. I'm looking forward to building up the whole set of this line over time.

I am a pro chef at a large hotel in downtown Seattle. I use my knife for at least half of my day (3 to 4 hours), 5 days a week. I own both Japanese and German knives, all the best and most well known. I purchased a Shun classic 8 inch and was blown away at the quality and overall ballance of the knife. I decided to upgrade to the Premier...Wow, wow, wow!!! This knife is the best knife I have ever owned and I cant remember someone else I worked with having anything close to mine. Its like a scalpel or an exacto knife sharp...scary even for me and I do this stuff all day, Im trained. I must admit, I have cut myself twice already, because all the blade has to do is make contact with skin and it cuts...I know, im a wimp... Should you buy this? If your serious about culinary arts this knife is no joke. Not to mention, your gonna have a piece art on your cutting board, its a beautiful and worthy example of a real pro knife...I highly recomend. This knife should be kept far away from novices. I almost forgot to mention, it comes with a kick a** blade shield. Love Shun knives!!!

I have a variety of Shun knives in my kitchen. I bought the Premier Chef's Knife for cutting, slicing and chopping vegetables. It has been superb for performing those tasks.

I find that I can process meals that require lots of vegetable processing much faster since I bought this knife. I make lots of soups and salads. This knife makes such tasks a breeze due to it's sharp blade and the non-stick blade surfaces. I really recommend this beautiful knife. If you buy it, take care to wash it immediately after using. Then, place the dry knife in a quality knife rack to protect the blade edge and finish. With proper care, it should last for decades without deterioration.

This is without a doubt the best kitchen tool I have ever purchased. This knife is so sharp that it has spoiled me on using any other knives. I accidentally touched the blade with my finger once, just barely, and it gave me something resembling a paper cut. This knife truly makes cutting a breeze.

The best knife i have ever bought.
Best quality i have ever seen.
There will be more Shun Premier Knife's in my kitchen.

A perfect knife for professional and amateur cooks.
Made of premium steel with special traditional production process. The blade is super sharp (Be careful!)and the handle is made of special Japanese wood which adds to it's beauty.
Sorry that it's price in Amazon is higher than in other cites.

The knife has preformed up to it's name and craftsmanship, it cuts very well with no drag. I haven't had to sharpened it yet, but I recommend using sharpening steel before using a stone unless you are very experienced with store sharpening. The knife is very beautiful and will make a great addition to your home or knife bag for work.Shun Premier Chef's Knife, 8-Inch

This is by far the best knife I've ever used. Hands down. It's scary sharp and cuts with total ease. Great balance in your hand and is truly a beautiful piece. I've been wanting one of these bad boys for years! (I got it for Christmas 2011 from my boyfriend. I totally cried when I opened the box!) I love my Shun. :)

...for the Shun Premier knives. They are one of the very few products that I would give more than 5 stars if that were possible. I discovered them a few years ago and have never looked back. I also own Wüsthoff and Miyabi knives, but these are the ones I love most. As no tools are more personal to a chef/cook than his knives, the choice of knife is indeed a purely subjective one. Here are my reasons:

1. Shun Premier knives are extremely sharp. In fact these knives are much sharper than any other knife I own. They cut through anything like butter. Almost (not quite obviously) like a scalpel. The inexperienced should be careful, everybody else will be exceedingly happy. (The novice should maybe stay away from this knife, because you can cut yourself if the knife just touches your skin.)
The slices of any cut vegetable release instantly and easily from the knife.

2. The balance is exceptional. The handles are much less thick and bulky than, let's say, Wüsthoff. The blade is thinner also. A very elegant knife and perfect for my hands. It took some getting used to after heavier knives, just because Shuns cut much faster and more precisely than other knives. These are knives for pros.

3. Added bonus: The knives are like a beautiful piece of art. The hammered blade is stunning. And all your friends will be jealous.

4. It has a lifetime warranty. If it breaks or the blade needs to be resharpened, just ship it to them.

To sum it up, there is nothing better under the sun.