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| Industry | Kitchenware |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002; 23 years ago (2002) |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
Key people | Koji Endo, CEO and President of the KAI Group; Nori Sawamura, Chief of North American Operations |
| Products | Kitchen knives |
| Website | shun.kaiusaltd.com |
Shun Cutlery is akitchen knife brand of the KAI Group, headquartered inTokyo, Japan. In theUnited States, Shun is sold by Kai USA inTualatin, Oregon—alongside theKershaw Knives andZero Tolerance Knives brands.[1]
The origins of the Kai Group date back to 1908, when founder Saijiro Endo established the company inSeki City, Japan.[2] The company produced various cutlery throughout the 20th century, including folding knives, razors, and kitchen cutlery.[2] 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 annualBlade Show inAtlanta, Georgia.[6][7][8] Additionally,International Forum Design presented the Shun/Ken Onion Chef's Knife with aniF Product Design Award in 2005.[9]
Shun Cutlery produces several lines of kitchen knives in Seki City, Japan.[5]
Shun Series
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A Shun Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife appeared in season 3 ofHannibal.[10] A Classic Bird's Beak knife also made an appearance onTrue Detective.[11]
A set of Shun Premier cutlery was seen on the season 4 finale ofThe Blacklist.[12] OutdoorsmanSteven Rinella also used a Premier Chef's Knife on season 5 ofMeatEater.[13][failed verification]
Mystery writerJeffery Deaver included a Shun Premier Slicing Knife in the crime novelThe Kill Room.[14]
A virtual Shun knife is an award in the mobile gameFamily Guy: The Quest for Stuff.[15]
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was featured in the first season ofWith Love, Meghan cutting foods with the Shun Classic hollow-ground santoku knife in Blonde and the Shun Classic paring knife in Onyx.[16][17]
