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Shun Premier Paring 4" Knife
Part number: TDM0700
- 4-inch paring blade
- VG-MAX cutting core
- 68-layer Damascus cladding
- Hammered tsuchime finish
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Shun Premier Paring 4" Knife
4-inch Japanese paring knife with VG-MAX Damascus steel for detailed prep
The Shun Premier 4" Paring Knife gives precise control for peeling fruit, trimming vegetables, cutting garlic and shallots, and making small decorative cuts. Its lightweight Japanese-made blade has a VG-MAX cutting core, Damascus cladding, and a contoured Pakkawood handle that remains comfortable in the hand.
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Shun Premier Paring 4" Knife
Control for Small Ingredients
The short blade allows close work in the hand or on a board. It is particularly useful when removing blemishes from produce, peeling, or making cuts that require more precision than a chef's knife provides.
What stands out
Signature Features
4-inch paring blade
Compact enough for precise trimming and peeling.
VG-MAX cutting core
Fine 16° edge on each side for controlled work.
68-layer Damascus cladding
Supports and protects the blade core.
Hammered tsuchime finish
Helps ingredients release from the blade.
Walnut-colored Pakkawood handle
Contoured for a secure grip, including pinch-grip work.
Best for
The Right Knife for the Job
Cutting
Handles small, precise cutting jobs such as shallots, garlic, and decorative cuts.
Vegetables
Peels and trims small vegetables with a thin, lightweight blade.
Fruit
Handles peeling, trimming, and other detailed prep on small fruit.
Product details
Specifications
- Brand
- Shun
- Series
- Premier
- Model
- TDM0700
- Knife type
- Paring knife
- Blade length
- 4"
- Blade core
- VG-MAX stainless steel
- Cladding
- 68 Damascus stainless steel layers
- Edge
- Plain edge, double bevel, 16° per side
- Blade finish
- Hammered tsuchime
- Handle
- Walnut-colored Pakkawood
- Made in
- Japan
From Our Founder
"A four-inch paring knife handles the small jobs that come up in nearly every cooking session. The benefit is precision and a comfortable grip, not extra blade length."
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
Good to know
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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.
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
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the Shun Premier Paring 4" Knife?
Hand wash the Shun Premier Paring 4" 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 Paring 4" 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 Paring 4" 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 Paring 4" Knife best used for?
The Shun Premier Paring 4" Knife is suited to peeling, trimming, decorative cuts, and cutting small foods such as shallots or garlic.
What is the blade and handle construction of the Shun Premier Paring 4" Knife?
The Shun Premier Paring 4" Knife has a VG-MAX cutting core with 68 micro layers of Damascus cladding and a hammered tsuchime finish. Its contoured walnut-finish Pakkawood handle resists moisture, and the contour on the bottom helps provide an excellent grip.
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