The Shun Premier Asian Chef is the Japanese equivalent of the French cook's knife. Known as the "gyuto" in Japan, this all-purpose knife is ideal for fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables. With a narrower profile, it's lighter than your traditional chef's knife, but still grants you enough knuckle clearance on a cutting board. Nimble and precise enough to achieve super-thin hairsbreadth slices, this nimble multi-purpose knife is sure to become your go-to blade. Handcrafted in over 100 steps per knife, the Premier line is a credit to Shun’s mastery in bladesmithing. Reminiscent of ancient Samurai swords, each Premier blade features a gorgeous, hammered finish upon its 68 layers of patterned Damascus. Shun’s proprietary VG-MAX steel makes up the cutting core, providing more strength, durability, and razor-sharp edge retention than ever before. Each Pakkawood handle is contoured to nestle within the hand comfortably, while the embossed end-cap provides balance and beauty. Staying true to their heritage, Shun Premier perfectly harmonizes both traditional Japanese design and exceptional modern function. Keep your Shun Premier Asian Chef Knife in perfect condition with a Combination Whetstone , Leveling Stone and Knife Care Kit .