Shun Premier Chef’s Knife, 6"

A chef’s knife with VG-MAX super steel and Damascus stainless steel is an all-purpose tool for daily prep. Use it for slicing and dicing vegetables, chopping aromatics and herbs, and prepping meat or fish when you want clean, precise cuts.

The VG-MAX Damascus chef’s knife has a VG-MAX super steel core clad on both sides with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel. It is handcrafted by expert artisans in Japan for a refined balance of performance and beautiful finish.

On a VG-MAX Damascus chef’s knife, the tsuchime finish is hand-hammered into the blade surface to reduce drag as you cut. That texture helps prevent food from sticking, so slicing and transfer can feel smoother during busy prep.

Yes. Shun offers free sharpening on its cutlery for as long as you own it, so you can keep your chef’s knife performing at its best over time.

This knife is offered in multiple lengths, including 6", 8" and 10". A shorter blade can feel easier for smaller cutting boards and quick tasks, while longer blades give you more length for larger produce and longer slicing strokes.