Shun Kaji Fusion Knives

It belongs to the pinnacle of the company's latest technology. The knives were designed with the Ken Onion handle design. But what makes the knife a class of its own is its SG-2 powered steel core. For the Elite series of the brand, it boasts of the Damascus VG-10 super steel.

The knives are exclusively sold to WS, but if you want to order your own set, you must know that pricing may vary. Though the cost of shipping may be added, you can also get a good deal on the knives. You just have to know where to look. Nonetheless, you will be paying for its superb quality.

A good example would be if you ordered the 7" santoku. With tax and shipping, it could come out to a total of $270 on average, depending where you want the set delivered. With its normal pricing plus 11% for shipping, and some tax, you could even a lot. You just have to consider the incremental before you make the decision. Who knows, you could even save yourself a few dollars.

Of course, the larger sets could also mean more savings for you. For those who love cooking and find passion in slicing meats, fruits, and vegetables, the shun kaji fusion knives may be your answer. They could last you a very long time, so you could say that you're making a great investment. Remember, you have to always consider the quality of your purchases.

• SG-2 powdered steel for efficient chopping, slicing, and dicing


• Comfortable and ambidextrous Pakkawood handles with samurai family crest inlay


• NSF approved for use by professionals


• Shun lifetime warranty


• Pattern Damascus cladding adds to the strength and aesthetic aspects of the knives


• Stylish, sleek, and easy to hold


• Thin sheets of a nickel alloy and stainless steel are folded and fused together to Create true Damascus steel clad over the high-tech powdered-steel core

The different sets of the Shun Kaji Fusion knives set make an excellent introduction to the cutlery series. This was developed exclusively for Williams-Sonoma by the Shun group.

The process they took in forging the blades combines two different yet effective techniques: ancient Damascus and clad construction techniques. Thin sheets of a nickel alloy and high-carbon stainless steel are folded and welded together to create the Damascus steel. This is then clad to a powdered-steel core.

This is a labor-intensive process because it combines the benefits of three kinds of metals to form a single super sharp cutting edge. The designer behind this ingenious design is Ken Onion, a man known as the master of cutlery. His designs reveal his distinct mark in its contoured, double-rivted Pakka wood handle and bolster. The handle was positioned to make holding the knife comfortable. You will be trained to grip the knife like a professional so that you can use your tool with maximum control and reduced fatigue.

The different sets include a 3 inch paring, 5 inch utility, 7 inch hollow-ground santoku, 8 inch chef's, 8 inch slicing, and 9 inch bread knives. These come in a honing steel and a cherrywood storage block with slots for all 11 items s. This is exclusively distributed by Williams-Sonoma. The Shun brand has gained popularity mainly by the quality it offers its users. Many of its users swear by its great design. In fact, it has been dubbed as the official chef's knife by the NSF.

There are actually a number of lines under the Shun label. All these fall under the Shun umbrella:

Shun Elite: This is the favorite among the customers. The entire series is a marriage of the best attributes of Japanese knives. It comes with the bolsterless design and very sharp angle at the edge. It is also made with a powdered steel blade and a very attractive and well fitting Pakka Wood handle. It can last twice as long as its equivalents. You definitely will pay for the best with this line.

Shun Pro 2: This line was actually developed 2 years ago. This became the frontrunner among the other traditional styled Japanese kitchen knives. Kershaw is the parent company of Shun. They decided to bring in the Japanese quality to the US market. It also has a similar Pakka Wood handle as the Elite.

Shun Classic: This is also one of the most popular lines. The Classic series comes with an attractive Damascus pattern on the blade. The pattern closely resembles a little like wood grain. They also have D-shaped handles. This basically means that both right-handed and left-handed customers will find the grip just as comfortable. It has a polished edge that makes the knife look beautiful.

This is another model of Shun knives. It was designed by Ken Onion, hence the name of the line. Ken wanted to develop and design a kitchen knife from scratch. The design is based on ergonomics, control, and aesthetics.

The series uses the same steel as the Shun Classic. The difference lies in the shape of the blade. The blade's spine is scooped on the top and the edge is also curved so that you can enhance the rocking motion when you chop. Plus, the handle is placed at the top of the blade to protect your knuckles when you chop on the cutting board. For the adventurous who want to try something new, this line is definitely for you.

For the past four years, the Shun Knives and cutlery tools have tremendously grown in popularity. The newer lines feature many innovative design improvements and unique features that no other brands posses. If you need to resharpen your knives, just send it over to the company so that they can doit for free. This service is exclusive for the Shun users.

You will notice that the Kershaw models of knives feature a layered steel construction so that the knives are given a razor sharp, hard knife edge. The Pakka Wood D-shaped handle makes it fit in your hand better than traditional handles out in the market. You will notice that it was designed to fit your grip, no matter what hand you use for chopping. Try it and see just how amazingly efficient it is.