Shun Ken Onion

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

The Shun Ken Onion 5 Utility Knife has beautifully curved knife handles designed to neatly fit your hand’s contours, giving this knife definitive character. 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

Shun has nicknamed this knife the U2 which means the Ultimate Utility Knife. This knife featuring a 6 blade also sports a reverse scalloped cutting edge. Perfect for bagels, breads, fruits, vegetables (try this on a tomato if you want to be impressed). And due to its unique rounded tip, flip this knife over and use as a spatula and make your sandwich in record time with less mess and cleanup. You'll soon see why this is call the Ultimate Utility knife. ....read more

It began as a single knife, the Shun 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