Shun Knives, Swords and Blades

Many amateur chef’s are intimidated by knife sharpening. While unafraid to tackle a dinner party for twelve, they’ve been told that knife sharpening should be done by a professional.

And yet, sharpening doesn’t have to be scary. It requires some time, some practice, and some …

For many Chinese chef’s, this type is not just an essential knife, but rather the single most essential knife in the kitchen.

Some will quibble and say that this is a Chef’s knife and technically not a cleaver, but what’s in a name? …

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Shun knives are by no means budget knives. Some consider them synonymous with “expensive”. But limit yourself to a small set of essential knives and you’ll actually find them worth every penny.

Why? Because Shun has also become synonymous with “quality”. All three of the …

Shun Manufacturing has introduced this ultimate eight-inch Ken Onion Chef’s knife.

This knife was designed by Ken Onion to offer all of the high-end features you’ve come to expect from Shun, while improving on the ergonomics of typical Chef’s knives.

The knife’s handle is made of durable Pakkawood and is …

This is the top of the line for Shun.

Their Shun Classic Knives are excellent, lower-priced knives.

What this knife has over the Classic knife is the steel. It’s a powdered SG-2 steel, which is pretty much the highest-end steel you’re going to find in a kitchen knife.

The Shun Elites are handcrafted …

The Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife is a great example of the high-end ultra-sharp Japanese knives that are now all the rage.

It is made from premium VG-10 steel — a high-carbon, molybdenum and vanadium blend which is known for its extreme sharpness. The blade is hardened to a Rockwell hardness …