KAI Shun Premier is one of the most popular series from the Japanese brand KAI – and it is not hard to understand why. With its hammered tsuchime finish on the blade, the wheat-coloured pakkawood handle and outstanding balance in hand, the Premier series is an obvious choice for anyone who wants a beautiful, high-performing Japanese knife without compromising on aesthetics.

The blade is forged in VG-MAX steel with 68 layers of Damascus – a material that delivers excellent hardness and edge retention, combined with corrosion resistance that makes the knives easy to maintain. The tsuchime finish reduces friction and prevents food from sticking to the blade.

The Premier series covers all the most popular knife shapes – chef's knife, santoku, nakiri, yanagiba and much more – making it ideal for building a complete, cohesive knife set.