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# Ergonomic PakkaWood handle 6-inch VG-MAX steel blade 68-layer Damascus cladding Shun TDM0723 Premier Chef Knife, 6-Inch

**Brand:** shun
**Price:** 182381CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with the blade that chefs swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shun TDM0723 Premier Chef Knife, 6-Inch by shun
- **How much does it cost?** 182381CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/426008891-shun-tdm0723-premier-chef-knife-6-inch)

## 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

- • **Balanced Comfort Grip:** Contoured walnut PakkaWood handle with embossed end-cap offers superior control and all-day comfort.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** VG-MAX steel core with 68 Damascus layers ensures razor-sharp edges that last, slicing through meats and veggies effortlessly.
- • **Effortless Rocking Motion:** Curved belly design creates a smooth rocking action, perfect for professional-level chopping and dicing.
- • **Timeless Japanese Craftsmanship:** Hand-forged in Seki City with a 16-degree edge angle, combining samurai sword precision with modern kitchen needs.
- • **Friction-Reducing Hammered Finish:** Tsuchime hammered blade reduces drag and prevents food from sticking, speeding up prep time.

## Overview

The Shun TDM0723 Premier Chef Knife features a 6-inch VG-MAX steel core blade clad with 68 layers of Damascus steel, delivering unmatched sharpness and durability. Its hand-hammered Tsuchime finish reduces friction and food sticking, while the ergonomic PakkaWood handle ensures balanced, comfortable control. Crafted in Japan’s Seki City, this knife blends traditional samurai sword techniques with modern kitchen precision, making it a must-have for serious home chefs and professionals alike.

## Description

A must-have for anyone who loves to cook, this all-purpose chef's knife by Shun Premier comes in handy for a variety of food-prepping tasks. Use it to chop, slice, dice, and more--everything from carrots and potatoes for a savory stew, green peppers and onions for a homemade pizza to fruit for a summer salad. The knife features a large 6-inch blade with a slight curve that facilitates smooth rocking back and forth when cutting, and its large surface area allows for scooping and transporting ingredients from the cutting board to awaiting bowls or pots.Durably constructed from layered Damascus steel, the knife's blade comes with a hand-hammered finish that not only adds intriguing visual appeal, but that also creates a hollow-ground surface, which reduces knife-drag when cutting and prevents food from sticking to the blade. The knife also comes equipped with a premium Pakkawood handle in a walnut finish, which offers a comfortable, secure grip. As a sleek and stylish finishing touch, Shun embossed its logo on the endcap of the knife's handle. The high-quality knife can safely go in the dishwasher, but for best results, washing it by hand and letting it air dry is recommended. The knife measures 11 by 4/5 by 1-3/5 inches and carries a limited lifetime warranty.From the Manufacturer Gorgeous hammered-finish blade with PakkaWood handle. Premier SeriesWhy Buy Shun PremierCalling to mind the handcrafting techniques of ancient Japan, the Shun Premier possesses the grace and beauty of hand-forged knives of old. Every blade is made of VG10 steel, clad with stainless Damascus, then ground for lateral stability and incredible precision. Where the steels meet, a wavy line called a Hamon is formed--similar to when samurai swords are tempered using a clay-baking technique. The striking hammered finish ("Tsuchime" in Japanese) acts as a series of hollow-ground cavities, reducing drag when cutting as well as quickly releasing food from the blade. The rich walnut PakkaWood handles nestle comfortably in the hand, and the Shun logo embossed on the bottom adds balance and beauty to the knife, whether in the hand or at rest in the block.NSF certified for use in commercial kitchens.HighlightsBlade core consists of high carbon VG-10, a Japanese super steel known for its edge retention, allowing the knives to hold their sharp edges for years Blades boast a 16-degree angle, making these the sharpest knives out of the box; this is sharper than traditional European blades, which are usually sharpened to 20 to 22 degrees Clad with 16 layers of SUS410/SUS431 Pattern Damascus stainless steel on each side for strength and flexibility; this metal is corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain Damascus styling adds to the beauty of the knife while the microscopic air pockets created by the cladding process reduces friction during slicing Hammered finish, or "Tsuchime," acts as hollow ground cavities, reducing drag when cutting Comfortable oblong handle nestles in the palm and provides control, keeping the knife secure in the hand during use Pakkawood handles, made of resin-impregnated hardwood, are NSF certified for use in commercial kitchens Produced in Seki City, Japan, the capital of samurai sword manufacturing Rockwell hardness rating of 60-61 ensures that it takes and holds its incredibly sharp edge longer Hand wash and dry recommended; limited lifetime warranty Detailed FeaturesKasumi Method of KnifemakingKasumi is a traditional Japanese style of knifemaking in which an extremely hard core of high-carbon steel is clad--that is, sheathed or covered--with an exterior jacket of another steel. The somewhat "softer" exterior cladding protects the inner cutting core. In Japanese, kasumi means "mist" and is so called because the exterior steel can have a lovely misty appearance when compared to the harder cutting core.Kasumi construction provides an ultimate mix of properties: an extremely sharp edge and ease of sharpening. This clad construction is similar to how samurai swords are traditionally made.Hammered Tsuchime FinishIn Japanese, Tsuchime (Tsoo-CHEE-may) simply means "hammered". It does two things: gives the knife a look that is reminiscent of the handcrafting techniques of ancient Japan; and creates tiny pockets of air that act as hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag and quickly release food from the blade. Shun's gorgeous new Premier line features a hand-hammered tsuchime blade finish.Damascus (Suminigashi)Many Shun cutlery lines are characterized by the beautiful Damascus patterning on the blades. In Japan, this is also known as suminigashi, or ink pattern, because of its resemblance to the undulating patterns made by ink in water. To create this style of blade, a cutting core of VG10 is clad on each side with 16 layers of Damascus steel, made up of SUS410 and SUS431 stainless steel. Then the blades are bead-blasted to reveal the elegant, waved pattern.In addition to its beauty, the Damascus has two purposes. First, it protects and supports the extremely hard cutting core. Second, it helps the blade glide through food even more smoothly. You will find Damascus cladding on knives in our Classic, Ken Onion, and Premier series.PakkaWoodPakkaWood is a premium handle material made of genuine hardwood impregnated with resin. The resin makes it moisture resistant, strong, and durable. Sanding and buffing brings PakkaWood to a beautiful gloss finish. As with natural wood, no two pieces of PakkaWood are exactly alike.Professional Manufacturing View larger. View larger. View larger. View larger. Specifications Blade Material: VG-10 hardened Japanese steel cutting core, clad with 16 layers of SUS410/SUS431 Pattern Damascus stainless steel on each side, for a total of 33 layers of metal. Bevel: Double-beveled Cutting angle: 16 degrees per side (comprehensive angle 32 degrees) Handle Material: PakkaWood (resin-impregnated hardwood); oblong ambidextrous handles Sharpening recommendations: Weekly honing to maintain the blade, sharpening as needed with professional sharpener or Asian-style electric sharpener

Review: Excelente producto la verdad vale la pena estoy muy satisfecho. Logra todo los objetivos sinceramente cuando lo recibí pensé que era muy pequeño pero en realidad fue ganador.
Review: Amazing! I have always wanted a Shun knife and decided that this is where I would start; so glad that i did! So sharp, great balance, and comfortable grip. It accommodates my large hand without my knuckles hitting the cutting board bit is not so large that my wife would find it difficult to use. Blade keeps its edge well and is easy to bring back. So very impressed!!

## Features

- ALL PURPOSE CUTTING: A go-to blade, our knife chops anything from meats to veggies.
- COMFORTABLE SLICING: The curved belly creates an ideal rocking motion for every cutting technique.
- VG-MAX STEEL: 68 layers of steel are covered in a Damascus coating so your blade stays sharp after continued use.
- HAMMERED TSUCHIME FINISH: The hammered finish of the blade acts as hollow-ground indentations, reducing friction as the blade travels through food.
- CONTOURED HANDLE: Our Embossed end-cap offers both balance and beauty, providing you with a comfortable knife that also looks great in your kitchen.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0046053HA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #299,311 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #1,533 in Kitchen Knives (Home & Kitchen) |
| Blade Colour | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Chef’s Knife |
| Blade Length | 6 Inches |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Brand | Shun |
| Capacity | 15.2 cm |
| Color | Walnut / Stainless Steel |
| Colour | Walnut / Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (335) |
| Date First Available | 10 August 2012 |
| Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
| Generic Name | Lightweight, Quick, Agile Performance and Control, Use For Slicing, Dicing & Chopping, Handcrafted In Japan |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04901601354850 |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Item Length | 6 Inches |
| Item Model Number | TDM0723 |
| Item Part Number | TDM0723 |
| Item Weight | 140 g |
| Manufacturer | Shun |
| Material | Steel |
| Net Quantity | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Primary material | Steel |
| Shipping Weight | 0.24 Kilograms |
| Size | 15.2 cm |
| What is in the box? | Chef Knife |

## Product Details

- **Blade Colour:** Silver
- **Blade Edge:** Chef’s Knife
- **Blade Length:** 6 Inches
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** Shun
- **Colour:** Walnut / Stainless Steel
- **Construction Type:** Forged
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Is Dishwasher Safe:** Yes
- **Item Weight:** 0.14 Kilograms

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***O on 3 August 2020*

Excelente producto la verdad vale la pena estoy muy satisfecho. Logra todo los objetivos sinceramente cuando lo recibí pensé que era muy pequeño pero en realidad fue ganador.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by I***E on 27 July 2018*

Amazing! I have always wanted a Shun knife and decided that this is where I would start; so glad that i did! So sharp, great balance, and comfortable grip. It accommodates my large hand without my knuckles hitting the cutting board bit is not so large that my wife would find it difficult to use. Blade keeps its edge well and is easy to bring back. So very impressed!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***L on 28 December 2025*

Well-made knife, equal to or better than the German products. Extremely sharp and holds an edge well.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Shun Premier 6" Chef's Knife
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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*