About Kershaw Shun

Perfection takes time. Just ask the blade smiths for Kershaw Shun who fuss over pure perfection in every knife they design. These artisans of world-class cutlery descend from nearly eight hundred years of accomplished blade smiths in Seki City, Japan's famous center of samurai sword making. Cutlery perfection is in their blood.

Crafting Shun knives for precision performance and a distinctive design is a noble art form. Widely respected by professional chefs across the world, Shun is the ultimate in kitchen cutlery. Chef Alton Brown reports, "The beauty of these knives is only surpassed by their performance." And beauty and performance equal cutlery perfection.

Each Shun blade is forged of VG-10 "super steel," featuring a shimmering moiré pattern the result of 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless-steel, meticulously folded and hammered together for an unsurpassed strength and enduring sharpness. The D-shaped Pakkawood® handle is a noteworthy achievement in ergonomic design, fitting the hand as though custom-designed for a sure, easy grip.