Shun Cutlery

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. The origins of the Kai Group date back to 1908, when founder Saijiro Endo established the company in Seki City, Japan. The company produced various cutlery throughout the 20th century, including folding knives, razors, and kitchen cutlery. In 2002, Kai introduced the Shun Cutlery brand to the Western market. All Shun knives are currently made in Seki City and are distributed to over 30 countries.

Shun celebrates a heritage of attentive, seasonal dining and is a symbol of our commitment to creating kitchen cutlery that is always at the height of excellence. Over the period of 100 years, Shun cutlery has earned a distinct position among the top knife companies for their excellent goods. The cutlery business is well-known in Seki City. Kai Corporation's headquarters are in this city.

Shun is quite particular about the handles of its knives. The handle is made of pakkawood. There are three varieties of pakkawood that are often encountered. Pakkawood is a hybrid of natural and synthetic wood. It's entirely waterproof and won't absorb any moisture. The company proudly exhibits its numerous awards for various knives, indicating how high quality they truly are. The company focuses on blades and offers a limited variety of knives, sets, and related equipment such as cutting boards.

Website: https://shun.kaiusa.com