re: Shun Premiere Chef, Santoku, or Shun Ken Onion?

I own the 7" Ken Onion Santoku. Also a 4.5" Ken Onion and a 5" Classic Santoku.

I just bought the two smaller a month ago because my wife would avoid the large Ken Onion. She said it was too large for her hands.

I love all 3 of them, and use them daily. We actually held the premier and the classic you are looking at. The premier is really cool, it feels very light and thin compared to my Ken Onion.

The large Ken Onion fits my large hands perfectly. The grip on it more natural to my style. You pinch the bolster, and the knife balances perfectly.

You can't go wrong with any of them. I've owned shun for nearly 2 years now, and absolutely love them. Worth every penny. With that said, go to Sur La Table. They have all 3 you are looking at in stock. Hold them and judge for yourself.