Designed for professional chefs and restaurant kitchens, the **Shun Premier Nakiri Knife 5.5"** combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance. Its **straight, beveled blade** with **16-layer Damascus steel (SUS 410/SUS 431)** ensures exceptional sharpness and stability, making it perfect for chopping, slicing, and dicing fruits and vegetables with minimal effort. The **hammer tsuchime finish** reduces drag, allowing food to release quickly, while the **PakkaWood handle** adds balance and durability—ideal for high-volume restaurant prep. NSF certification ensures it meets commercial kitchen standards, and the **lifetime warranty** and **lifetime sharpening** guarantee long-term reliability. Whether you're prepping salads, stir-fry ingredients, or daily menu items, this knife will become an essential tool in your kitchen.