Shun Premier 6 Piece Knife Block Set
- 8 inch chef, 4 inch paring, 5.5 inch nakiri, 6.5 inch utility knives
- Combination honing steel and 8-slot angled block
- VG-MAX core, 68 layers of Damascus cladding
- 16 degree edge angle
- Hammered tsuchime finish, Pakkawood handles
- Handcrafted in Japan
Last refreshed Sep 25, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A block set with four knives, a honing steel and spare slots for additions. The tsuchime finish and fine edge suit careful home cooks, not bone work.
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ASIN: B0F2JK4FNXCategory: Knife Sets
Overview
Not a loose collection of blades, this is a countertop set with an angled block that has room beyond the knives it holds. Each knife is a Premier blade with a hammered finish, a VG-MAX core and a Pakkawood handle.
The hammered tsuchime finish is described as reducing drag so food releases from the blade, and a nakiri adds a vegetable cutter to the usual trio. The limitation is that there is no bread or carving knife, and the block takes up counter space.
Who it's for
A home cook furnishing a kitchen who likes the look of a hammered finish and wants storage built in. Anyone who prefers drawer storage should look at a loose set.
Pros and cons
- Block with spare slots
- Nakiri vegetable knife included
- Honing steel included
- Hammered finish reduces drag
- No bread or carving knife
- Block needs counter space
- Handle listed as engineered wood
Performance notes
The hammered surface is described as reducing drag, so food sticks less to the blade. The VG-MAX core allows a narrow edge angle for low-force cutting, and the Damascus layers back it up. The included steel realigns the edge between sharpenings.
Specifications
| Brand | Shun |
|---|---|
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | VG-MAX core, 68 layers of Damascus cladding |
| Construction Type | Bonded |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood (engineered wood) |
| Color | Brown |
| Holder material | 8-slot angled knife block |
| Finish | Hammered tsuchime |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 8 inch chef, 4 inch paring, 5.5 inch nakiri, 6.5 inch utility, honing steel, 8-slot block |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Edge angle | 16 degrees |
| Country of origin | Japan |
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the Shun Premier 6 piece block set?
Four knives, a combination honing steel and an angled block with eight slots are listed.
Does the Shun Premier block have room for more knives?
Yes. The block has eight slots and the set fills only part of them, leaving room to add knives.
Is the Shun Premier set a bread knife set?
No. It has chef, paring, nakiri and utility knives, but no serrated knife.