Who owns Shun?
Who owns Shun?
the KAI Group
Shun Cutlery is a kitchen knife brand of the KAI Group, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. In the United States, Shun is sold by Kai USA in Tualatin, Oregon—alongside the Kershaw Knives and Zero Tolerance Knives brands.
What knife does Bobby Flay use?
Shun Classic Western Chef’s Knife
Bobby’s Favorite: Shun Classic Western Chef’s Knife Bobby has sung the praises of his favorite chef’s knife brand, Shun, on more than one occasion. In his top gear picks for Williams Sonoma, the celebrity chef recommended the Shun Classic Western, which is hand-crafted in Japan.
Are Shun knives made in China?
All Shun knives are handcrafted by artisans in our factory in Seki City, Japan. The wooden saya (or sheath) that comes with this Shun Blue Kiritsuke is made in China and we acknowledge that with a sticker on the protective wrapping of the saya. All genuine Shun knives are made in Japan.
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Are there any warranties on Shun brand knives?
If you wish to request free sharpening for your Shun knives, please click here . Shun brand products sold by Kai USA Ltd. are backed by warranties against manufacturing defects. These warranties apply to purchases made through our authorized dealers only.
Where can I buy Shun Cutlery in USA?
If you purchased our cutlery in the USA, Canada, or Mexico and currently reside in another country OR you purchased outside of the USA, Canada, or Mexico and currently live in one of these countries, please contact Kai USA before sending your product to us so we can advise as to whether we can service your product.
What makes a Shun kitchen knife so sharp?
The edge is still sharp, but the sharpest part isn’t making contact with the food. The answer is honing with the Shun Combination Honing Steel. It gently realigns the edge of the blade, prolonging the knife’s sharpness.
What’s the correct Shun angle for a Shun combination?
To make honing to the correct 16° Shun angle easier, the Shun Combination Honing Steel has a built-in 16° angle guide on the handle. Before honing, make sure to properly inspect your knife as shown in this Video