| Shun Cutlery | |
| Location: | Tokyo, Japan |
| Key People: | Koji Endo, CEO and President of the KAI Group; Nori Sawamura, Chief of North American Operations |
| Industry: | Kitchenware |
| Products: | Kitchen knives |
| Homepage: | shun.kaiusaltd.com |
Shun Cutlery is a kitchen knife brand of the KAI Group, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. In the United States, Shun is sold by Kai USA in Tualatin, Oregon—alongside the Kershaw Knives and Zero Tolerance Knives brands.[1]
The origins of the Kai Group date back to 1908, when founder Saijiro Endo established the company in Seki City, Japan.[2] The company produced various cutlery throughout the 20th century, including folding knives, razors, and kitchen cutlery. In 2002, Kai introduced the Shun Cutlery brand to the Western market.[3] [4] All Shun knives are currently made in Seki City and are distributed to over 30 countries.[4] [5]
Shun has been recognized at the annual Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia.[6] [7] [8] Additionally, International Forum Design presented the Shun/Ken Onion Chef's Knife with an iF Product Design Award in 2005.[9]
Shun Cutlery produces several lines of kitchen knives in Seki City, Japan.
Shun Series
A Shun Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife appeared in season 3 of Hannibal.[10] A Classic Bird's Beak knife also made an appearance on True Detective.[11]
A set of Shun Premier cutlery was seen on the season 4 finale of The Blacklist.[12] Outdoorsman Steven Rinella also used a Premier Chef's Knife on season 5 of MeatEater.[13]
Mystery writer Jeffery Deaver included a Shun Premier Slicing Knife in the crime novel The Kill Room.[14]
A virtual Shun knife is an award in the mobile game .[15]