kitchen knives & cutlery sets
shun tdm0700 4 inch premier paring knife
the shun premier paring knife is part of the beautiful shun premier line which calls to mind the hand forged knives of ancient japan . while each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete the materials shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry . each blade has a cutting core of shuns proprietary vg max super steel to take and hold a precision edge . the layered damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance . near the edge of the blade where the steels meet an undulating line is formed similar to the hamon formed when samurai swords are tempered using a traditional clay baking technique . the hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow ground cavities to reduce drag . the handles nestle comfortably in the hand while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty.layered damascusmany shun cutlery lines are characterized by the beautiful damascus on the blades . shun & 180 ; s damascus is formed by layering different types of metal alloys together then forging them into a single piece . the process and the different characteristics of the layered metals create the rippling patterns in you see on the blade . the number of layers can vary ; many shun knives for example have 32 layers of metal on each side of a vg max core . as shun artisans grind each damascus clad blade from its thickest point at the spine to its razor sharp cutting edge they reveal the patterns . to bring them out even more they bead blast or acid etch each blade . when acid etched the layered metals react to the solution in different ways . for example carbon steel darkens while nickel silver remains bright . damascus protects and supports the extremely hard cutting core and enhances stain resistance.tsuchime finishin japanese tsuchime tsoo chee may simply means hammered and you will see actual hammer marks on a tsuchime finished blade . this finish does two things gives the knife a look that is reminiscent of the handcrafting techniques of ancient japan ; and it creates tiny pockets of air that act as hollow ground cavities to reduce drag and quickly release food from the blade . shun & 180 ; s gorgeous premier line features a hand hammered tsuchime blade finish as do some of our exclusive lines . in the tradition of ancient japanese knife and swordmaking shuns tsuchime finish is created by hand hammering each blade .16 & 176 ; angle cutting anglebecause of the hard premium steel from which shun cutlery is made the blades can be thinner lighter and sharper . a thinner edge cuts more easily by putting less stress on the edge so fewer strokes do the job . thinner edges are easier to control as well making cutting smoother and once again relieving stress on the edge . shun & 180 ; s handcrafted japanese knives are sharpened to a precise 16 & 176 ; angle on each side of the blade for double beveled blades this means a comprehensive angle of 32 & 176 ; . for comparison & 180 ; s sake european style blades are generally sharpened to 20 22 & 176 ; each side for a comprehensive cutting angle of 40 44 & 176 ; . due to the premium quality steel we use for the cutting core of our blades shun & 180 ; s incredibly sharp edge will nevertheless last an incredibly long time before resharpening is needed . experience shows that with shun you get extremely sharp edges that last an extremely long time.pakkawoodpakkawood is a premium handle material made of genuine hardwood impregnated with resin . the resin makes it moisture resistant strong and durable . pakkawood is intended for use in high end products that see constant and hard use especially those used in wet environments . this of course makes it ideal for kitchen cutlery handles . sanding and buffing brings pakkawood to a beautiful gloss finish . as with natural wood no two pieces of pakkawood are exactly alike . many shun handles are made of pakkawood
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