Shun Knives Premiere Series Cutlery is inspired by Japan's ancient hand-forged knives and swords. Created in classic methods and formed out of cutting edge materials, individual blade work is produced for all that insist on superior tools for the kitchen. Hand-crafted and unique, each Shun knife goes through more than 100 processing steps before it reaches completion. Anyone that owns a piece of Shun Cutlery benefits from Japanese traditional craftsmanship that can elevate food preparation to a combination of bliss and satisfaction.

Several historic Japanese sword and knife making techniques are rolled together as a unified whole, and then used on the finest materials available today. Art, design, tradition, and technology is the expression of Shun Knives Premier Series Cutlery.The core and blade edge are composed of proprietary VG-MAX "super steel." This core possesses great hardness which will accept and hold a long-lasting, sharp edge. The steel core is then clad with 34 layers of Damascus steel for added support, and extra stain-resistance with shatter-proofing qualities. This particular type of Damascus steel possesses beautiful waves that will seem to move while you work. Damascus steel layers notably create smoother slicing actions. A hammered tsuchime finish is also placed on the softer spine to reduce drag, like hollow-ground cavities, for non-stick qualities. This treatment also gives the Shun Knives Premier Series Cutlery an added hand-forged, ancient appearance. The knife blade is submitted to a final tempering process that produces a lovely, undulating hamon line. Each hamon line is different and unique. It is the viable proof that an artisan worked with effort and great skill to produce the finest blade possible. The clay-baking method of final tempering brings out the strength, hardness, flexibility, resilience, and artistic qualities of each knife blade. Those that appreciate fine blades will love Shun Knives Premier Series Cutlery for all that they are, and can do in the kitchen.

This small sized Shun Cutlery Premier Paring Knife will deeply please you while you work. It will provide complete cutting control. The thin, lightweight blade has a razor-sharp edge to peel and trim vegetables and fruits. You will even fine it handy to chop small items like garlic or shallots, or for making decorative cuts on all kinds of foods. This 4 inch paring knife is one of the indispensable tools for kitchen preparations. The design will allow you to handle grip or pinch grip the paring knife during use. A contoured walnut PakkaWood composite handle is engineered to fit perfectly in the hand, while providing water-resistant durability. The paring knife has an embossed handle end cap for added balance and elegance. Gift yourself or gift someone special with Shun Knives. The time is exactly perfect to bring home this 4 Inch Shun Cutlery Premier Paring Knife. You will be elated by the functional performance and ancient artistry of Shun.

Shun Cutlery Premier Series Knives - 4 Inch Paring Knife Features:

• Inspired by hand-forged knives of ancient Japan
• Hand-crafted, individual, unique Shun Knives Premier Cutlery
• Antique appearance purposeful and resulting from combined blade making methods
• Each chef's knife blade processed with over 100 steps before completion
• Advanced materials with traditional methods
• Shun Knives Premier Cutlery with cutting core of proprietary VG-MAX “super steel”
• Extremely hard core steel takes and holds precision edges
• 34 layers Damascus cladding to support steel core and provide extra stain resistance
• Hammered tsuchime finish to reduce drag, like hollow-ground cavities, for non-stick qualities
• Premier chef's knife with undulating wave, graceful tempering hamon line
• Clay-baking technique for final tempering of Shun Knives Premier Cutlery
• Contoured walnut PakkaWood® handle construction
• Pakkawood composite of wood and plastic for food-safety, durability, water-resistance
• Handles nestle comfortably in hand
• Embossed handle end cap for beauty and added Santoku knife balance
• Ancient sword hamon lines maintained, and individual to each blade
• Lovely, graceful tempered hamon lines, a visual mark of fine blade smith work
• Every blade hand-sharpened 16 degree cutting angle on each side, or comprehensive 32 degree double bevel
• Paring knife for peeling, trimming, chopping small foods like garlic or shallots
• Make decorative cuts on any foods
• Small sized paring knife for complete cutting control
• Thin, lightweight blade with razor-sharp edge
• Paring knife for efficient, quick working
• Bottom handle contour for excellent gripping either by handle or pinch gripping
• Shun Cutlery Premier Paring Knife length - 4 inches
• Indispensable kitchen prep knife
• Shun Knives made in Japan
• Limited lifetime warranty from Shun Knives
• When purchased from an authorized retailer like Everything Kitchens, Shun offers free sharpening of your Shun cutlery (you pay shipping & processing). Click here for information.

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"Shun" is the exact moment of time when a specific food is at its peak of maturity and ripeness. Shun Cutlery takes its name from this precise time combined with the Japanese tradition of preparing and eating foods at the height of excellence and freshness. Founded and located in Seki City, Japan, Shun Cutlery continues the blade-making heritage of ancient artisans to produce knives of exceptional beauty and quality. Hand-crafted from start to finish, highly skilled specialists make each knife using advanced technologies and materials paired with the traditional technique of Japanese sword makers employing over 100 steps.