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product_id: 276924982
title: "Shun Premier 6\" Gokujo Boning Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Boning & Fillet Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle, Meat & Fish Knife for Professional and Home Chefs"
brand: "shun"
price: "$522.01"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Shun"
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region: United States of America
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# 68-layer Damascus steel cladding 6-inch razor-sharp blade Ergonomic Pakkawood handle Shun Premier 6" Gokujo Boning Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Boning & Fillet Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle, Meat & Fish Knife for Professional and Home Chefs

**Brand:** shun
**Price:** $522.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with precision that professionals crave!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shun Premier 6" Gokujo Boning Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Boning & Fillet Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle, Meat & Fish Knife for Professional and Home Chefs by shun
- **How much does it cost?** $522.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/276924982-shun-premier-6-gokujo-boning-knife-handcrafted-japanese-boning-fillet)

## 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

- • **Comfort Meets Control:** Contoured Pakkawood handle designed for secure grip and ambidextrous use during intense prep.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Narrow, curved 6" blade for effortless boning & filleting close to the bone.
- • **Drag-Reducing Hammered Finish:** Tsuchime hammered surface minimizes food sticking for smooth, uninterrupted slicing.
- • **Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship:** Hand-forged in Japan, blending tradition with modern innovation—backed by free sharpening.
- • **Unmatched Sharpness & Durability:** VG-MAX core with 68 Damascus layers and a 16° edge for long-lasting razor precision.

## Overview

The Shun Premier 6" Gokujo Boning Knife is a handcrafted Japanese culinary tool featuring a VG-MAX steel core wrapped in 68 layers of Damascus stainless steel. Its narrow, curved blade with a hammered tsuchime finish ensures precision cuts with minimal drag, while the ergonomic Pakkawood handle offers comfort and control. Ideal for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks, this knife delivers exceptional sharpness and durability, backed by traditional craftsmanship and free sharpening support.

## Description

Experience culinary excellence with the Shun Premier 6-inch Gokujo Boning Knife, a versatile kitchen essential designed to get in close to the bone and easily cut through fibrous tissue. Prepare delicious meat cutlets and the perfect fish fillet. Handcrafted in Japan, this knife features a stunning hammered tsuchime finish that reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the blade. With a VG-MAX steel core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding, this Shun boning knife offers exceptional sharpness with a precise 16-degree edge. The Pakkawood handle ensures a comfortable, secure grip, enhancing your cutting experience. Supported by free sharpening and honing. Elevate your culinary skills with the Shun Premier Gokujo Boning Knife, a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation.

Review: It's a Shun - I have two other Shun knives, so am quite familiar with the brand. Love them, and love the boning/fillet knife. I recently got into smoking meat, which involves A LOT of prep work and post-smoke cutting. Especially cutting excess fat from a brisket. Yikes! I also needed a good knife for filleting salmon, black cod and other whole fish. The Shun meets or exceeds all my expectations in terms of sharpness and ease-of-use. It is truly a pleasure to use. I feel like a surgeon as I am cutting up the meat. Its sooo accurate. Aesthetically, it is also a thing of beauty. Which is not really important for a knife, but still ... So, Shuns are great ... yada yada yada. But, the point I want to make in this review is to compare it (from the Premier line) with the Shun Classic line. My other two Shuns are both Classics. One a hollow ground Santoku and a Slicing knife. Other than the aesthetics, all three perform equivalently and take a super fine edge. I would be indifferent between choosing to cut with a Premier or a Classic. I bought the Premier on Prime Day, priced $20 more than the Classic, which was not included in the Prime sale. I would do it again. But the current $40 difference ... meh. Maybe a bridge too far. One other thing I will mention is its use as a fillet knife. The Shun has a super fine tip. Great for digging in and making precision cuts. Many fillet knives are longer (e.g. 9"), but more importantly flexible. If you have any fillet experience or watch some videos, skinning a fillet requires getting the knife blade as close to the skin as possible. Bending the blade on the table (skin side down) to make the skinning cut. The Shun is very stiff, and also a short for a larger fish. I may end up getting an additional fillet knife, e.g. a Bubba 9-inch Tapered Flex fillet knife.
Review: Great buy - I have really come to love the Shun brand as they have beautiful looking knives that also have excellent steels being used for the blades. I usually use this knife as a fillet knife and not so much as a boning knife. While I am sure that it can handle some basic spatchcocking, this is definitely not a honesuki. While the blade has a really nice hardness for the kitchen, I am worried that because it is so thing that I may end up breaking this knife on some hard bones. Overall for fillets this knife is excellent and makes easy work because it is very precise and sharp out of the box and it is also easy to hone and keep sharp until perhaps 6-12 months later when a full on sharpening session may be in order. I also have some of their other knives in this collection namely the kiritsuke and the paring and utility knife. All are excellent pieces and I would definitely rebuy or give as a gift in the future.

## Features

- SPECIALIZED BONING & FILLET KNIFE: The Shun Premier 6-inch Gokujo Boning & Fillet Knife features a narrow, curved and extremely sharp blade that gets close to the bone and cuts fibrous tissue with ease.
- DISTINCTIVE HAMMERED FINISH: Part of the Premier Series, this knife features a beautiful hammered tsuchime finish to reduce drag and prevent food from sticking to the blade.
- SUPERIOR SHARPNESS: Crafted with VG-MAX steel and 68 layers of Damascus cladding, this knife delivers razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- COMFORTABLE DESIGN: The contoured Pakkawood handle offers a comfortable and secure grip, providing optimal control for both left and right-handed users.
- JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00TQZV2IY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #131,495 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #45 in Boning Knives |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blade length | 6 Inches |
| Blade material | Stainless Steel |
| BladeLength | 6 Inches |
| Brand | Shun |
| Brand Name | Shun |
| Color | Brown |
| Colour | Brown |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 332 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04901601001365 |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Handle material | Pakkawood |
| Included Components | Boning Knife |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Length | 11.25 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Shun Premier Gokujo Boning Fillet Knife, 6 Inch, TDM0774 |
| Item Weight | 127 g |
| Manufacture Year | 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TDM0774 |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Model Number | TDM0774 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 6 بوصة |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Blade edge:** Plain
- **Blade material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Shun
- **Colour:** Brown
- **Handle material:** Pakkawood

## Images

![Shun Premier 6" Gokujo Boning Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Boning & Fillet Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle, Meat & Fish Knife for Professional and Home Chefs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ct1s8ac1L.jpg)
![Shun Premier 6" Gokujo Boning Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Boning & Fillet Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle, Meat & Fish Knife for Professional and Home Chefs - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91lIMt3SKyL.jpg)
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![Shun Premier 6" Gokujo Boning Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Boning & Fillet Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle, Meat & Fish Knife for Professional and Home Chefs - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91OlmvB+VyL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a Shun
*by T***A on 7 August 2023*

I have two other Shun knives, so am quite familiar with the brand. Love them, and love the boning/fillet knife. I recently got into smoking meat, which involves A LOT of prep work and post-smoke cutting. Especially cutting excess fat from a brisket. Yikes! I also needed a good knife for filleting salmon, black cod and other whole fish. The Shun meets or exceeds all my expectations in terms of sharpness and ease-of-use. It is truly a pleasure to use. I feel like a surgeon as I am cutting up the meat. Its sooo accurate. Aesthetically, it is also a thing of beauty. Which is not really important for a knife, but still ... So, Shuns are great ... yada yada yada. But, the point I want to make in this review is to compare it (from the Premier line) with the Shun Classic line. My other two Shuns are both Classics. One a hollow ground Santoku and a Slicing knife. Other than the aesthetics, all three perform equivalently and take a super fine edge. I would be indifferent between choosing to cut with a Premier or a Classic. I bought the Premier on Prime Day, priced $20 more than the Classic, which was not included in the Prime sale. I would do it again. But the current $40 difference ... meh. Maybe a bridge too far. One other thing I will mention is its use as a fillet knife. The Shun has a super fine tip. Great for digging in and making precision cuts. Many fillet knives are longer (e.g. 9"), but more importantly flexible. If you have any fillet experience or watch some videos, skinning a fillet requires getting the knife blade as close to the skin as possible. Bending the blade on the table (skin side down) to make the skinning cut. The Shun is very stiff, and also a short for a larger fish. I may end up getting an additional fillet knife, e.g. a Bubba 9-inch Tapered Flex fillet knife.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great buy
*by T***L on 9 August 2025*

I have really come to love the Shun brand as they have beautiful looking knives that also have excellent steels being used for the blades. I usually use this knife as a fillet knife and not so much as a boning knife. While I am sure that it can handle some basic spatchcocking, this is definitely not a honesuki. While the blade has a really nice hardness for the kitchen, I am worried that because it is so thing that I may end up breaking this knife on some hard bones. Overall for fillets this knife is excellent and makes easy work because it is very precise and sharp out of the box and it is also easy to hone and keep sharp until perhaps 6-12 months later when a full on sharpening session may be in order. I also have some of their other knives in this collection namely the kiritsuke and the paring and utility knife. All are excellent pieces and I would definitely rebuy or give as a gift in the future.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it
*by M***9 on 16 October 2022*

Great quality Complete my Shun Premier set

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