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Shun Cutlery Premier Boning & Fillet Knife 6”, Easily Glides Through Meat and Fish, Authentic, Handcrafted Japanese Boning, Fillet and Trimming Knife,Silver
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| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Shun |
| Color | Silver |
| Handle Material | Walnut color PakkaWood® |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
About this item
- 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.
- BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE HANDLE: The walnut-finished, contoured Pakkawood handle resists moisture, is comfortable to use and offers precise control.
- TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.
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Shun“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection. Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see. |
Handcrafted in JapanShun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world. |
Knife Steel is EssentialHeat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process. |
Quality and PerformanceShun is the exact moment when a fruit has reached its ideal ripeness, when a vegetable is at its very best, or when meat is at its most flavorful. Home cooks and professional chefs alike celebrate shun in their kitchens, eagerly awaiting each season’s bounty and serving every ingredient in its proper time. Shun Cutlery proudly takes its name from this Japanese culinary tradition of eating the freshest food at the perfect moment. We took this name to honor this seasonal, mindful way of eating and as a mark of our dedication to making kitchen cutlery that is always at the peak of its perfection, too. |
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| VG-Max Cutting Core | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| VG10 Cutting Core | ✓ | |||
| Solid AUS10A | ✓ | |||
| Composite Blade | ✓ | |||
| Double Bevel (16 Degree each side) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handle | Textured PP/TPE | Tagayasan | PakkaWood | PakkaWood |
| Handle Grip | Symmetrical | Symmetrical | Asymmetrical | Symmetrical |
| Tsuchime (“hammered”) Finish | ✓ |
Shun Premier
The first thing that catches the eye about the beautiful Shun Premier series is its magnificent tsuchime (tsoo-CHEE-may) finish. This hammered finish combined with Premier's mirror blade polish and intricately layered Damascus, gives Shun Premier a look that is at once rustic and sophisticated.
But the real beauty of Premier is how it performs. Premier is designed to provide exceptionally agile handling. The lightweight, razor-sharp blades are quick and precise. The palm swell on the handle nestles into the hand to provide confident control - for both smaller and larger hands. The embossed endcap and brass ring provide both balance and beauty.
Pakkawood Handle
Shun Premier features a PakkaWood Handle that offers a comfortable grip. Walnut-colored PakkaWood is durable, and won't harbor bacteria. The embossed endcap adds beauty and balance.
The handle features a full composite tang that adds strength and balance.
16 Degree Cutting Edge
Like all Shun knives, the Premier line features a 16 degree cutting edge that is hand sharpened and razor sharp. The blade has a double-bevel, quick taper, and flat ground.
VG-MAX Cutting Core
Shun Premier features our VG-MAX steel, the newest of the VG line of "super steels". Available only from Shun, this extremely fine-grained steel has been enhanced to offer "maximum" performance, strength, corrosion resistance, and a sharp, long-lasting edge.
The hammered tsuchime finish helps release food food easily when cutting.
Shun and Sharpening
Shun products are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.
You may also register your purchase.
Premier Handle
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VG-MAX Cutting Core
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Product information
| Handle Material | Walnut color PakkaWood® |
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| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
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| BladeType | Plain |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04901601001365 |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| ASIN | B00TQZV2IY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #85,712 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #58 in Boning Knives |
| Brand Name | Shun |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
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| Blade Color | Silver |
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| Color | Silver |
| Item Weight | 4.5 ounces |
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| Item Length | 11.25 Inches |
| BladeLength | 6 Inches |
Product Description
Prepare delicious cutlets and the perfect fish fillet with the Shun Cutlery Premier 6-inch Boning & Fillet Knife. The narrow, curved blade of this handcrafted Japanese boning knife gets in close to the bone and easily cuts through fibrous tissue. Constructed with Shun's VG-MAX cutting core, the latest in the VG line of "super steels," and 68 layers of Damascus cladding with a hammered TSUCHIME finish, the Premier Boning & Fillet Knife is beautiful, wear resistant, and corrosion resistant with a razor-sharp 16-degree edge. The walnut-finished, contoured Pakkawood handle is comfortable to use and offers a secure grip with excellent control. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool – it's a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.
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| Sold By | My Friendly Store | HSH-DE | SYOKAMI Kitchen Knives | Cutlery and More | Cangshan Cutlery | Cutlery and More |
| number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| blade edge | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain |
| blade material | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel | 37-layers VG10 Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | 101 Layer Stainless Damascus with SG2 Core |
| blade length | 6 inches | 7 inches | 6.7 inches | 6 inches | 6 inches | 6 inches |
| blade color | Silver | silver | Silver | Hammered VG10 Damascus | Silver | Stainless Steel |
| handle material | Walnut color PakkaWood® | Olive Wood | Wood | Micarta | African Blackwood | Stainless,Stainless Steel,Steel |
| construction type | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | — |
| dishwasher safe | ✗ | — | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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Customers like the sharpness, craftsmanship, and beauty of the kitchen knife. They mention it's super sharp, beautiful, and works great. Some also appreciate the balance and ease of use.
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Customers like the sharpness of the kitchen knife. They mention it's super sharp, incredibly hard, and durable. Some say the tip is honed for hard-to-reach areas. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the product.
"extremely sharp, well balanced and looks amazing! I was looking for a knife to trim and cut raw meat without hacking away at the meat...." Read more
"Blade is sharp. Handle is comfortable to use. Boning a porterhouse for serving has never been better using this blade...." Read more
"...knife are my favorite knifes in this set because of the beauty and raver sharp! Thank you Shun!" Read more
"I love the sharpness and the balance of these knives. This was the second addition to my collection that I’ve started...." Read more
Customers like the craftsmanship of the kitchen knife. They mention it's sharp, smooth, and durable. Some appreciate the multiple layers of folded steel for strength.
"...many knives, I choice this one because it is thin, multiple layers of folded steel for strength and the low angle edge...." Read more
"...Excellent craftsmanship and quality, worth the investment. It will last a lifetime provided not left sitting in water." Read more
"...It's a gorgeous knife, and well-made. (Well, it IS a Shun, after all!) Great addition to my pantheon of beautiful knives!..." Read more
"...gotten that out of that out of my system, this knife is a marvel of craftsmanship. I have wanted a highly curved blade for some time...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the beauty of the kitchen knife. They mention it's sharp and beautiful.
"extremely sharp, well balanced and looks amazing! I was looking for a knife to trim and cut raw meat without hacking away at the meat...." Read more
"...utility knife are my favorite knifes in this set because of the beauty and raver sharp! Thank you Shun!" Read more
"...It's a gorgeous knife, and well-made. (Well, it IS a Shun, after all!) Great addition to my pantheon of beautiful knives!..." Read more
"OMG This knife is a thing of beauty. I'm almost afraid of using it and marring it. Got to keep my wife away from it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the blade quality of the kitchen knife. They mention it works great, is beautifully crafted, and perfect in every way. Some say the heavy blade should work great for cutting up steaks and chops.
"...It cuts through meat and fat so easy, it's scary! Do not be careless and cut your fingers! Kiss them goodbye!..." Read more
"...Works beautifully on lamb fat cap, silver skin removal. Excellent craftsmanship and quality, worth the investment...." Read more
"...is a great shape for all of the separation work, and the heavy blade should work great for cutting up steaks & chops...." Read more
"...This knife really works great, is beautiful to look at and this company is great to deal with! Thank you!..." Read more
Customers like the hand feel of the kitchen knife. They say it feels excellent in their hands, has a good grip, and the unique handle fits their grip perfectly.
"Blade is sharp. Handle is comfortable to use. Boning a porterhouse for serving has never been better using this blade...." Read more
"...The knife is solid in my hand, good grip and good balance...." Read more
"...Highly recommend this knife for its feel, sharpness, contour, balance, and performance." Read more
"...I have large hands, but the unique handle fits my grip perfectly and provides great blade control. It really works for me!" Read more
Customers appreciate the balance of the kitchen knife. They mention it has a good grip and they love the sharpness of the knives.
"extremely sharp, well balanced and looks amazing! I was looking for a knife to trim and cut raw meat without hacking away at the meat...." Read more
"I love the sharpness and the balance of these knives. This was the second addition to my collection that I’ve started...." Read more
"...The knife is solid in my hand, good grip and good balance...." Read more
"...Highly recommend this knife for its feel, sharpness, contour, balance, and performance." Read more
Customers find the kitchen knife easy to use. They mention it's much easier than poultry sheers, fits their hands perfectly, and is a dream to use. Customers also say the blade is incredibly hard and durable.
"...Razor sharp as the rest of the set and easily honed up quickly for each use. Holds an edge perfectly" Read more
"...I couldn't be happier. It fits your hand perfectly. A dream to use. And it's gorgeous." Read more
"...Wonderful craftsmanship, super sharp and incredibly hard and durable blade, not to mention beautiful." Read more
"...for this to come out, very very sharp, I mean really sharp, filet a fish in a minute or boning a chicken its the bomb, skins a fish filet without..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the kitchen knife. They mention it's worth every penny, has a great price through Amazon, and is beautifully made.
"...Excellent craftsmanship and quality, worth the investment. It will last a lifetime provided not left sitting in water." Read more
"...First time I used this knife I was sold. It was worth every penny. Not to mention the company will sharpen it for life...free(except shipping)...." Read more
"Recommended, high quality, beautifully made, razor sharp." Read more
"This was a gift for my son. he loves it! Great price through Amazon!" Read more
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Cut my 22lb Pork Shoulder with zero effort! SHARP and Beautiful!
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I know it is a Boning/Fillet knife but this is a hands on test on fruits and vegetables.
Tomato, rest the blade on top and pull back and the shear weight of the knife will cut through without resistance!
Carrot, can cut so thin the slices are transparent!
Bell pepper, scary fast, like a hot knife in butter!
Raw chicken, (trimming excess fat off) Simply amazing, this is why I bought this knife!! It cuts through meat and fat so easy, it's scary! Do not be careless and cut your fingers! Kiss them goodbye!
Raw beef, again like a hot knife through butter!
Just use the curve of the blade do the work, flex your wrist and don't cut yourself!
One of the sharpest blades I have ever used and own! Just buy it! Treat yourself now!!
Upon slicing the 22lb shoulder to something more manageable I simply used the weight/gravity of the meat itself applied to the knife to slice. I never understood exactly what "cut like butter" was after all my $40 knife sets all failed me. This knife did exactly that. Look forward to passing this set to my daughter some day. This and the ultimate utility knife are my favorite knifes in this set because of the beauty and raver sharp! Thank you Shun!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
Upon slicing the 22lb shoulder to something more manageable I simply used the weight/gravity of the meat itself applied to the knife to slice. I never understood exactly what "cut like butter" was after all my $40 knife sets all failed me. This knife did exactly that. Look forward to passing this set to my daughter some day. This and the ultimate utility knife are my favorite knifes in this set because of the beauty and raver sharp! Thank you Shun!
Hell, all of my kitchen knives are Japanese Aogami Blue steel (TREAT YOURSELF, you can get a decent gunto for about $85) and I'm still using this crappy $15 boning knife.?
The knife is solid in my hand, good grip and good balance. The tip is a great shape for all of the separation work, and the heavy blade should work great for cutting up steaks & chops.
I was worried about how well it would take an edge (because its stainless steel), but it took a scary-sharp edge in about 15 minutes. I guess the bevel is at about 16%.
Ha Ha, bring on the primal!
Highly recommend if you want a serious knife. Be careful washing it though...don't find out the hard way how sharp it is! lol
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I recently got into smoking meat, which involves A LOT of prep work and post-smoke cutting. Especially cutting excess fat from a brisket. Yikes! I also needed a good knife for filleting salmon, black cod and other whole fish.
The Shun meets or exceeds all my expectations in terms of sharpness and ease-of-use. It is truly a pleasure to use. I feel like a surgeon as I am cutting up the meat. Its sooo accurate. Aesthetically, it is also a thing of beauty. Which is not really important for a knife, but still ...
So, Shuns are great ... yada yada yada.
But, the point I want to make in this review is to compare it (from the Premier line) with the Shun Classic line. My other two Shuns are both Classics. One a hollow ground Santoku and a Slicing knife. Other than the aesthetics, all three perform equivalently and take a super fine edge. I would be indifferent between choosing to cut with a Premier or a Classic. I bought the Premier on Prime Day, priced $20 more than the Classic, which was not included in the Prime sale. I would do it again. But the current $40 difference ... meh. Maybe a bridge too far.
One other thing I will mention is its use as a fillet knife. The Shun has a super fine tip. Great for digging in and making precision cuts. Many fillet knives are longer (e.g. 9"), but more importantly flexible. If you have any fillet experience or watch some videos, skinning a fillet requires getting the knife blade as close to the skin as possible. Bending the blade on the table (skin side down) to make the skinning cut. The Shun is very stiff, and also a short for a larger fish. I may end up getting an additional fillet knife, e.g. a Bubba 9-inch Tapered Flex fillet knife.
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