Andrew Zimmern Is Keen On One Japanese Knife Brand

Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern has some recommendations for knives that belong in your kitchen. "My go-to knives come from Shun," he wrote in a blog post on his website.

Shun is an award-winning cutlery brand dedicated to premier Japanese knife craftsmanship. Its blades are lightweight and durable for all sorts of cooking applications.

Shun adheres to the traditional way of metalsmithing derived from samurai sword forging, and each of its knives go through a "100 handcrafted step" process.

For all-purpose applications, Zimmern opts for the versatile and beginner friendly Shun Premier Blonde 8-inch Chef's Knife or Shun Cutlery Premier Grey Santoku Knife 7-inch.