Shun Leather Sheath Large

Made-to-measure protection for your larger Shun knives.

Your chef's knife or santoku is the knife you reach for every day. The Shun Leather Sheath Large gives it the care it deserves. Made one at a time from genuine black cowhide by skilled craftspeople in Japan, it wraps the blade in leather and keeps the edge safe from chips and knocks.

It fits most Shun chef's, santoku, nakiri, kiritsuke and carving knives with blades up to 20cm long. A smooth button fastener, finished in black to match the leather, holds the knife securely in place. The Shun logo is pressed into the leather for a quiet, refined finish.

Slip it on before your knife goes in the drawer, or when you take it out of the kitchen. Presented in a black Shun gift box, it is a lovely way to finish a gift of a new Shun knife.

Key features

• Fits larger knives such as chef's, santoku, nakiri and kiritsuke
• Fits blades up to 20cm long and 3.5 to 4.8cm wide
• Genuine cowhide, made one at a time by skilled craftspeople in Japan
• Button fastener in black nickel, finished black to match the leather
• Shun logo pressed into the leather
• Protects the edge from chipping and protects hands from the blade
• Presented in a black Shun gift box

Not sure which knives will fit? Check our Shun Leather Storage Fit Guide

Using your sheath

1. Make sure your knife is clean and completely dry.
2. Slide the blade in slowly and straight, tip first. Never force it.
3. Fasten the button to hold the knife in place.
4. To remove, undo the button and slide the knife out slowly and straight.

Caring for the leather

• Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. For marks, use a lightly damp cloth, then let it air dry.
• Never soak the sheath, put it in water, or put it in a dishwasher.
• If it gets wet, take the knife out and let the leather dry naturally at room temperature, away from heaters and direct sun.
• Store it away from heat and strong sunlight, which can dry out and fade leather.
• Every few months, treat it with a good-quality leather conditioner. Test it on a small hidden area first.
• Do not sheath a damp knife. Moisture trapped against the blade is not good for the steel or the leather.
• Genuine leather has natural grain marks and small variations. It softens and gains character with use.