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Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife

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Part number: TDM0742

  • Straight nakiri profile
  • VG-MAX steel
  • Hammered tsuchime surface
  • Pakkawood handle
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Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife

5.5" Japanese vegetable knife with straight cutting edge, hammered Damascus blade, and walnut Pakkawood handle

The Shun Premier 5.5" Nakiri Knife is a dedicated vegetable knife for clean push cuts through onions, greens, carrots, and other produce. Its broad rectangular blade and relatively straight edge encourage efficient board contact, while the shorter length offers precise control for everyday preparation.

Shun Premier nakiri beside sliced striped eggplants on charred wood

Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife

Made for Vegetable Preparation

A nakiri is intended for chopping down and forward rather than rocking like a chef’s knife.

Shun Premier nakiri beside sliced leek on a wood board

What stands out

Signature Features

Straight nakiri profile

Full, clean contact for push cutting and vegetable prep.

VG-MAX steel

Fine 16° double-beveled edge supported by 68 layers of Damascus cladding.

Hammered tsuchime surface

Helps slices release from the blade.

Pakkawood handle

Contoured walnut-colored grip resists moisture.

Best for

The Right Knife for the Job

  • Vegetables

    Handles clean, precise vegetable preparation for salads, stir-fries, and everyday cooking.

  • Chopping

    Its straight profile works well with a down-and-forward push cut.

  • Fruit

    Processes fruit cleanly with the same straight-blade push-cutting technique.

Product details

Specifications

Brand
Shun
Series
Premier
Product
Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5"
Manufacturer SKU
TDM0742
Type
Nakiri vegetable knife
Working length
5.5"
Blade steel
VG-MAX core, 68 Damascus cladding layers
Blade finish
Hammered tsuchime
Edge
Double-beveled, 16° per side
Handle
Walnut-colored Pakkawood
Origin
Japan

From Our Founder

"For someone who prepares vegetables every day, the compact nakiri brings useful control. It is a different working motion from a chef’s knife, not simply a smaller version."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

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Shipping, care and support

Shipping & Returns

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Orders of $30 or more ship free anywhere in the U.S. Orders placed before 2pm CST ship the same day, and delivery typically takes 1 to 5 business days depending on your location relative to our Texas warehouse.

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Please contact us to begin the return process.

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Use & Care
Hand wash with gentle dish soap. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Dry the knife thoroughly with an absorbent cloth or towel after washing.
Avoid cutting on metal, tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, plastic, acrylic, titanium, or glass.
Do not cut directly on bones, joints, frozen foods, or produce pits.
Never pry with the tip or use a sideways twisting motion.
Store the knife in a block, knife case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or original box.
Hone at Shun's 16° angle and do not use a diamond steel for regular honing.
Shun sharpens straight-edge Shun knives at 16° per side free for as long as you own them, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US.
Warranty Information

Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and construction for the original owner of knives purchased through an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace, and it is non-transferable. Normal wear, rust, improper use or maintenance, accidents, loss, theft, and modified products are not covered; Shun's wood accessories have a 90-day warranty against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Shun will sharpen your Shun cutlery free for as long as you own it, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US. Serrated knives can be honed by Shun's service but cannot be sharpened. See the Shun Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Add to your order

Complete Your Shun Premier Set

Featured

Shun Premier Honing Steel

9" stainless steel combination honing rod with smooth and micro-ribbed surfaces and a built-in 16° angle guide

$69.95

Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

How should I care for the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife?

Hand wash the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife with gentle dish soap rather than in the dishwasher, and dry it very thoroughly with an absorbent towel. Use a cutting board soft enough to take a slight cut line, avoid hard surfaces, bones, joints, frozen foods, and pits, and never pry or twist with the blade. Store it in a block, case, in-drawer holder, sheath, magnetic bar, or the original box.

Is the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife covered by a warranty?

Shun's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in material and construction for the original owner of knives purchased through an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace, and it is non-transferable. Normal wear, rust, improper use or maintenance, accidents, loss, theft, and modified products are not covered; Shun's wood accessories have a 90-day warranty against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Shun will sharpen your Shun cutlery free for as long as you own it, with a $15 shipping and processing fee in the US. Serrated knives can be honed by Shun's service but cannot be sharpened.

Does Shun sharpen the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife?

Yes. Shun sharpens Shun knives bought from an authorized dealer such as Design & Grace for free for as long as you own them; a $15 shipping and processing fee applies in the US. Straight edges are sharpened at 16° each side.

What is the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife best used for?

The Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife with a straight blade profile for clean, precise preparation. It is suited to vegetables, fruits, and other foods, including vegetables for salads or stir-fries.

How should I cut with the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife?

Use the Shun Premier Nakiri 5.5" Knife with a push cut, moving the knife down and forward.

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