Gorgeous Style Meets Perfect Function! It began with a single knife, the Shun Ken Onion Chef's Knife. But our customers demanded more. So we've expanded the series to include all the most-wanted styles from the can't-live-without-it paring knife to our versatile bread knife. The Ken Onion series features the clad VG-10 blade made famous in our Shun line. But then the handsome, non-stick blade is combined with Ken Onion's signature ergonomic handle design and the unique blade sweep found only in a Ken Onion knife. The result is a series of knives that are not only beautiful to look at, but a pleasure to use.Features:Clad Construction.The Cutting Edge.SG-2 Powdered Steel.Kasumi Method.Pakkawood. ....read more

Our Shun Ken Onion 7 Santoku Knife features a definitive character, thanks to beautifully curved knife handles that are designed to neatly fit your hand’s contours. The shape gives you natural balance as you hold the knife and added control for comfortable cutting action. Other ergonomic features include a wider bolster and contoured thumb and forefinger rests that relieve tension while chopping, cutting, or slicing.Every knife is handcrafted by skilled artisans with a production process that requires over 100 steps from beginning to endEach blade has an inner core of VG-10 “super steel ” that is clad with 16 layers of stainless Damascus for an exceptionally sharp and smooth resultThe resulting blade pattern is called suminigashi, or “ink pattern,” after a traditional Japanese paper-decorating techniquePatterned layers also offer durability while resisting stainsSuperior edge retention ensures that knives stay optimally sharp Moisture-resistant black PakkaWood (R); knife handlesHand wash with mild soapMade in Seki City, Japan. ....read more

It began as a single knife, the Shu Ken Onion Chef's Knife. But our customers demanded more. So we've expanded the series to include include all of the most wanted styles. This Shun Knife by Kershaw is designed by Ken Onion, one of the worlds top knife designers. The Shun Ken Onion series features the clad VG-10 blade made famous in our Shun line. But then the handsome, stick-resistant blade is combined with Ken Onion's signature ergonomic handle design and the unique blade sweep found only in a Ken Onion knife. This patent pending design features a special angled curved bolster and specially shaped handle that fits perfectly in the hand, releasing all tension in your arm. The extra curve on the blade allows for an easier flowing motion across the cutting board. Combine all of this with the sharpest Japanese edge available, and you have perfection. ....read more