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Shun Knife Comparison Guide

MetroKitchen's Guide to Shun Knife styles.

Compare the differences between Shun's many types of knives so you can find exactly what you want for all of your cutting needs!

 Shun
Shun Classic
Shun
Shun Premier

Shun Sora

Kanso

Dual Core
Type of Steel  34 layers of stainless steel & patented blend of metals 34 layers of stainless steel & patented blend of metals Stainless steel High Carbon Stainless Steel 71 layers of Stainless Steel
Finish/appearance Damascus  Damascus  Damascus Hammered Damascus
Edge Angle*  16 degrees 16 degrees 16 degrees 16 degrees 16 degrees
Rockwell Hardness  61 61 61 61 61
Bolster/Hand Guard  YES YES YES YES NO
Full Tang  YES YES YES YES Partial
Handle Hard birch wood & resin Germ-resistant wood & resin Pakkawood, resin & wood Tagayasan Pakkawood
Origin  Japan Japan Japan Japan Japan
Type of Knife  Forged Forged Forged Forged Forged
Dishwasher-Safe  NO NO NO NO NO
Warranty  Lifetime with normal use & proper care Lifetime with normal use & proper care Lifetime with normal use & proper care Lifetime with normal use & proper care Lifetime with normal use & proper care
Helpful information NSF approved NSF approved NSF approved NSF approved NSF approved
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  Shun Classic Shun Premier Shun Sora Shun Kanso Shun Dual Core

*Lifetime with normal use & proper care