Is Shun knives owned by Kershaw?

In the United States, Shun is sold by Kai USA in Tualatin, Oregon—alongside the Kershaw Knives and Zero Tolerance Knives brands….Shun Cutlery.

Industry	Kitchenware
Key people	Koji Endo, CEO and President of the KAI Group; Jack Igarashi, Chief of North American Operations
Products	Kitchen knives
Website	shun.kaiusaltd.com

What knife is better than Shun?

Both Wusthof and Shun blades are incredibly durable and known for their long-lasting edge retention. However, Wusthof blades are technically more durable while Shun’s hold their edge better.

Are Kershaw kitchen knives good?

Kershaw knives generally provide excellent quality at an affordable price. Many of their knives are made right here in the USA but others are made abroad, most commonly in Asia.

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. Look at the knife – should state ‘Handcrafted in Japan. ‘

Are Kershaw Knives made in China?

The company that manufactures Kershaw brand knives (KAI USA Ltd.) builds dozens of their Kershaw knife models right here in the USA, using high quality American Made knife steels like 420HC and S30V. Kershaw models lines like the Leek, Scallion, Chive, Blur, Whilwind, and Launch are all made in USA, just to name a few.

Are Shun knives real Damascus?

Manufactured in one of Japan’s knife-making capitals, Seki, the Shun Classic range is crafted using 36 layers of Damascus steel surrounding a hard VG-MAX steel core.

Who makes Kershaw Knives?

Kershaw is owned by KAI, which also owns Zero Tolerance which is focused on high end tactical knives, as well as Shun Cutlery (high end Japanese kitchen knives). I have had the opportunity to review a number of Kershaw products.

Are Shun knives any good?

If you’re looking for a high-end chef knife with a hefty weight and a sharp, fine edge, then the Shun Classic is a fantastic choice. Shun Knives have a well-deserved reputation for quality and are an ideal way to get into the world of high-end kitchen knives.

How big is the blade on a Kershaw knife?

The knife is thin and light, yet it’s still substantial with a 3.5″ inch blade. Some might argue it’s a little big, and that it’s wide in the pocket (not thick), but it comes with a strong deep carry pocket clip and I haven’t had an issue with it. This is a classic work knife from Kershaw. Oh, and it’s made in the USA. Great knife.

Is Kershaw still making good stuff?

I keep reaching to the classics. Kershaw still makes good stuff, but some of their original designs are tough to beat. Either that or I’m too damn nostalgic. I especially like their USA made releases, and those seem to be rarer and rarer as time goes on. The Leek is another Ken Onion design. It’s more in the same vein as the Skyline.