Artfully Connected

The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Minamo series forms an exquisitely elegant and individual addition to the premium class of the Shun Premier Series of knives. The series unites Japanese and European elements in an especially artful manner. Tim Mälzer came up with the idea to develop a combination of the typically Japanese Santoku knife and the classic European chef’s knife.

This fusion served as the basis for three distinct blade shapes. The series is distinguished by a very clear form language. The combination of a black handle with a specially designed blade embellished with a fine Damascus grain makes every knife appear like an entirely unique object. The series' name originates from this fine grain, which is reminiscent of water's surface rippling in the rain (Jap.: Minamo). The blade's structure, composed of a hard core, and enveloped in a flexible Damascus steel ensures the utmost sharpness, long-lasting cutting ability, and ideal performance. The Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Minamo series received the Red Dot Award 2018 and the German Design Award 2019.