Shun Premier 3 Piece Starter Set

Shun Premier 3 Piece Starter Set

Three handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives with VG-MAX Damascus steel blades, hammered finishes, and walnut-colored Pakkawood handles

The Shun Premier 3 Piece Starter Set gives you three knives that can handle nearly every essential kitchen preparation task. Handcrafted in Japan, the set combines an 8-inch chef's knife, a 6.5-inch utility knife, and a 4-inch paring knife. Each features a VG-MAX stainless steel cutting core, layered Damascus cladding, and Shun's distinctive hammered finish. It's a thoughtfully chosen collection for anyone who wants fewer knives of better quality, with each blade serving a clear purpose.

Why Order from Design & Grace

Authorized Shun retailer: Design & Grace supplies genuine Shun cutlery backed by Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Lifetime sharpening service: Shun provides complimentary lifetime sharpening for qualifying knives purchased through authorized retailers. Shipping and processing fees apply.

Ships from Texas: Your Shun Premier Starter Set is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.

Three Knives You'll Use Every Day

A practical knife collection starts with the right combination of blade sizes. The Premier Starter Set brings together three complementary knives, allowing you to move comfortably between large preparation tasks and smaller, more detailed work.

The 8-inch chef's knife is the foundation of the set. Its broad, gently curved blade handles chopping onions, dicing vegetables, mincing herbs, and slicing meat. The 6.5-inch utility knife fills the gap between the chef's knife and a smaller blade, making it particularly useful for slicing tomatoes, preparing sandwiches, and cutting fruit. The 4-inch paring knife provides close control for peeling apples, trimming vegetables, coring strawberries, and preparing garnishes.

All three knives use Shun's VG-MAX cutting core, surrounded by 68 layers of Damascus stainless steel. The resulting 69-layer blade construction supports a fine 16-degree-per-side cutting edge. Shun's hammered tsuchime finish helps food release from the blade, while the layered steel creates the characteristic Premier appearance.

Contoured walnut-colored Pakkawood handles resist moisture and provide a comfortable grip for different cutting techniques. The set arrives in a presentation box suitable for gifting or keeping the knives together before choosing a permanent storage solution.

Signature Features

Three complementary knives: The 8-inch chef's knife, 6.5-inch utility knife, and 4-inch paring knife provide a versatile foundation for everyday cooking.

VG-MAX cutting cores: Shun's proprietary stainless steel offers excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and the ability to maintain a fine cutting edge.

69-layer Damascus construction: Each blade combines a VG-MAX core with 68 layers of stainless steel cladding for support, protection, and a distinctive layered appearance.

16-degree cutting edges: Fine, double-beveled edges deliver precise slicing and controlled cutting across a wide range of ingredients.

Hand-hammered tsuchime finish: The textured blade surface helps reduce food adhesion during chopping and slicing.

Walnut-colored Pakkawood handles: Contoured, moisture-resistant handles provide comfort and control during extended preparation.

Versatile chef's knife: The 8-inch blade takes care of chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, and general kitchen preparation.

Useful intermediate blade: The 6.5-inch utility knife is convenient for ingredients and cutting jobs that don't require a full-size chef's knife.

Precise paring knife: The 4-inch blade gives you control for peeling, trimming, coring, and detailed work.

Handcrafted in Japan: Each knife reflects Shun's Japanese blade-making techniques and careful finishing.

From Our Founder

"If you're starting a good knife collection, these are three blades I'd be very happy to recommend. The chef's knife does the main preparation work, the paring knife handles the small jobs, and the utility knife is surprisingly useful in between. What makes the Shun Premier set special is that you get that practical combination with beautifully made Japanese blades and comfortable handles. It's a set intended to be used, not just admired."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

Ships from Texas with Confidence

Your Shun Premier 3 Piece Starter Set is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. As an authorized Shun retailer, Design & Grace provides genuine Japanese cutlery backed by Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty, along with access to the manufacturer's complimentary lifetime sharpening service.