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product_id: 1766380
title: "Premier 5 1/2\" Nakiri Knife"
brand: "shun"
price: "1592 zł"
currency: PLN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Shun"
url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1766380-premier-5-1-2-nakiri-knife
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region: Poland
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# Ergonomic walnut PakkaWood handle 5.5-inch precision blade 68-layer Damascus VG-MAX steel Premier 5 1/2" Nakiri Knife

**Brand:** shun
**Price:** 1592 zł
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with precision and style – don’t just cook, create!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Premier 5 1/2" Nakiri Knife by shun
- **How much does it cost?** 1592 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1766380-premier-5-1-2-nakiri-knife)

## Best For

- shun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort Meets Control:** Contoured walnut PakkaWood handle offers a secure, ergonomic grip for extended kitchen sessions.
- • **Effortless Precision Cutting:** Straight-edge Nakiri blade designed for flawless push cuts on vegetables and salads.
- • **Professional Grade, Home Ready:** Trusted by chefs for daily use, backed by free sharpening and honing to keep you ahead.
- • **Artisan Hammered Tsuchime Finish:** Unique hammered texture reduces drag and prevents food from sticking, speeding up prep time.
- • **Unmatched Sharpness & Durability:** VG-MAX steel core with 68 layers of Damascus cladding ensures a razor-sharp 16° edge that lasts.

## Overview

The Shun Premier 5.5" Nakiri Knife is a masterfully crafted Japanese vegetable knife featuring a 68-layer Damascus VG-MAX steel blade with a 16-degree edge for exceptional sharpness. Its hammered tsuchime finish minimizes food sticking, while the ergonomic walnut PakkaWood handle ensures comfort and control. Ideal for professional chefs and passionate home cooks alike, this knife combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation for superior performance and durability.

## Description

Experience culinary excellence with the Shun Premier 5.5-inch Nakiri Knife, a specialized kitchen essential designed for precision and durability. With its straight blade, edge and spine, this Japanese Nakiri vegetable knife is ideal for simple push cuts – making it perfect for everything from stir fry to salads. Handcrafted in Japan, this knife features a stunning hammered tsuchime finish that reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the blade. With a VG-MAX steel core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding, this Shun vegetable knife offers exceptional sharpness with a precise 16-degree edge. The Pakkawood handle ensures a comfortable, secure grip, enhancing your cutting experience. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Elevate your culinary skills with the Shun Premier Nakiri Knife, a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation.

Review: Well balanced nakiri - Another great knife from Shun. GREAT balance. Keep it sharp and it won’t disappoint
Review: Professional Use tested and approved - Excellent knife, razor sharp out of the box. I use it 10 hours a week prepping vegetables in a busy restaurant and its been nothing short of amazing. Durable, doesn't stain and have only needed to sharpen it once in almost a year. Absolutely do recommend for home or professional use

## Features

- Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
- Handle: Contoured walnut PakkaWood

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004M42HJW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,776 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #10 in Usuba & Nakiri Knives |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 5.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Brand | Shun |
| Color | Brown |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (734) |
| Date First Available | January 27, 2011 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04901601359237 |
| Handle Material | Walnut color PakkaWood®, Walnut color PakkaWood® |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Item Length | 5.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 6.1 ounces |
| Item model number | TDM0742 |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Size | 5.5" |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** Shun
- **Color:** Brown
- **Handle Material:** Walnut color PakkaWood®, Walnut color PakkaWood®

## Images

![Premier 5 1/2" Nakiri Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n2OwlXf2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What makes Shun worth the upgrade?**
A: Shun knives are handcrafted in Japan with premium steel such as VG-MAX. Extra sharp out of the box, they stay sharp longer and deliver unmatched precision. Shun knives are more than a tool, they’re a lifelong cooking experience.

**Q: How should I care for my Shun knife?**
A: Always hand wash with mild soap and dry immediately. Never put your Shun knife in the dishwasher. Use a soft wood cutting board like Hinoki to protect your knife edge when cutting. Do not use Shun for chopping through bone or frozen ingredients.

**Q: What is the proper cutting technique for a Shun?**
A: Use a locomotive motion when cutting - move the blade forward or back instead of pressing straight down. This lets the blade do the work, reduces fatigue, and helps keep your Shun in top condition.

**Q: How often should I sharpen my knife?**
A: Notice your Shun losing its edge? Hone weekly to re-align the blade. If honing no longer works, send it in for free sharpening or follow our online tutorials to hone and sharpen at home.

**Q: What’s the correct way to pronounce Shun?**
A: Say 'Shoon' (rhymes with moon). Shun is the Japanese concept of enjoying food at its peak. We honor this tradition by crafting fine cutlery that’s always at the peak of its perfection.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well balanced nakiri
*by T***R on September 30, 2025*

Another great knife from Shun. GREAT balance. Keep it sharp and it won’t disappoint

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional Use tested and approved
*by S***Y on August 12, 2025*

Excellent knife, razor sharp out of the box. I use it 10 hours a week prepping vegetables in a busy restaurant and its been nothing short of amazing. Durable, doesn't stain and have only needed to sharpen it once in almost a year. Absolutely do recommend for home or professional use

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sharp. Just what I needed.
*by C***T on April 25, 2015*

I will confess that this Shun Nakiri Damascus layered Knife was not by any means cheap, but I don't have my own teeth and I needed something SHARP to chop my veggies and other chewy stuff. This knife fits the bill. It will chop leafy lettuce all by itself which is something that no knife I owned could do without sending stuff flying off the cutting board. After using one at my daughters place in SC I had to have one. This knife will, with a cleaver action on a cutting board, finely chop the likes of rogain leaves, kale and spinach and nothing flies about, just gets chopped. Don't even need to hold the leafy stuff you are chopping which for me is a great safety factor. I've heard that the handle is too small. You really don't need to man handle this knife. It's sharp enough to do most anything without a heavy hand. Here it is shown cutting leftover prime rib using only the weight of the knife alone which is a mere 4 ounces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI-nRkb_8RQ Revised and updated because I just bought the Premier Sumo Santoku TDM0743S knife which has a stand. It is prominently displayed on my kitchen bar and it is just as sharp as my Nakiri Shun but is heavier to make use of the weight of the knife itself to aid in cutting. I can shave pork loin to make it tender as a marshmallow for sandwiches (with kraut of course). Love both of these knives. Just make sure you have a good cutting surface. Those complaining about the knife going dull or chipping might be using the counter top for a cutting board. Use a simple plastic mat or an actual maple board.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Shun Premier 5 1/2" Nakiri Knife
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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*