1. What benefits does the hammered finish provide for the Shun Premier Nakiri Knife?

The Shun Premier Nakiri Knife’s hammered finish helps reduce drag while cutting and releases food from the blade more quickly.

2. What is VG-MAX super steel in the Shun Premier Nakiri Knife?

VG-MAX super steel is the knife’s extremely hard core steel, clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.

3. How does the handle design enhance grip for the Shun Premier Nakiri Knife?

The walnut-finish PakkaWood handle uses a two-position design that supports a trigger grip for pull cuts and balances well for a pinch grip. Provides a trigger grip for pull cuts. Places the balance point for a pinch grip.

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Shun Premier Nakiri Knife

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Shun Premier Nakiri Knife’s hammered finish helps reduce drag while cutting and releases food from the blade more quickly.
VG-MAX super steel is the knife’s extremely hard core steel, clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.
The walnut-finish PakkaWood handle uses a two-position design that supports a trigger grip for pull cuts and balances well for a pinch grip.
- Provides a trigger grip for pull cuts.
- Places the balance point for a pinch grip.