“Two exceptional knives, no filler: the Shun Premier chef’s knife and the utility blade that complements it.”
Lucy · Head of Curation
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Free UK delivery over £75
The Shun Premier set is deliberately only two knives, because they are the two that can carry most of a kitchen. A wooden presentation case holds a 15cm utility knife and a 20cm chef’s knife.
Both are handmade with VG-MAX cores, 32 layers of Damascus cladding, hammered surfaces and 61 ±1 HRC hardness. It is a premium gift or upgrade set built around quality and daily use rather than piece count.
Choose Wasabi Black if value and low-fuss ownership matter more than handmade VG-MAX/Damascus construction.
From the counter
Lucy's Verdict
Two exceptional knives, no filler: the Shun Premier chef’s knife and the utility blade that complements it.
Lucy · Head of Curation
Why we chose it
We chose TDMS-220 because it proves a premium set does not need to be large. The 20 cm chef’s knife handles the board; the 15 cm utility takes the smaller jobs, and both deliver the full Premier material and finish story.
Who it's best for
Buy it if you want a luxurious Japanese two-knife foundation or a gift where quality matters more than quantity.
Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning, storage and compatibility guidance. For sharpening products, match the tool to the knife’s edge angle, steel hardness and blade type before use.
Free UK delivery On orders over £75. Blades ship in protective packaging — never loose in a box.
Warranty check Ask Lucy before you buy — we'll tell you honestly if this isn't the one.
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