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!


Type of Steel	34 layers of stainless steel & patented blend of metals	34 layers of stainless steel & patented blend of metals	64 layers of stainless steel and patented blend of metals	Carbon steel core with stainless exterior	Stainless steel	High Carbon Stainless Steel	71 layers of Stainless Steel
Finish/appearance	Damascus	Damascus	Damascus	Traditional Japanese styles	Damascus	Hammered	Damascus
Edge Angle*	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees	16 degrees
Rockwell Hardness	61	61	62	61	61	61	61
Bolster/Hand Guard	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO
Full Tang	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	Partial
Handle	Hard birch wood & resin	Germ-resistant wood & resin	Pakkawood, resin & wood	Pakkawood, resin & wood	Pakkawood, resin & wood	Tagayasan	Pakkawood
Origin	Japan	Japan	Japan	Japan	Japan	Japan	Japan
Type of Knife	Forged	Forged	Forged	Forged	Forged	Forged	Forged
Dishwasher-Safe	NO	NO	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	Lifetime with normal use & proper care	Lifetime with normal use & proper care
Helpful information	NSF approved	NSF approved	NSF approved	NSF approved	NSF approved	NSF approved	NSF approved
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