Shun Knife Sharpening

There are three basic options for sharpening your shun knife. First, your best option is to send the knives back to the Kai USA facility in Portland, Oregon and second, You can use Shun Knife Sharpener.

At the Portland facility, we can restore the factory edge to your blade for the life of the knife, at no cost to you aside from mailing the knife to us. Just make sure you include a return address and telephone number so we can contact you if needed.

To have your knives sharpened, send them to:

Kai USA
Attention warranty
18600 SW Teton
Tualatin, OR 97062

The second sharpening option is purchasing an electric sharpener. While there are a number of sharpeners on the market, the only sharpener that we can recommend for shun knife is the Shun knife sharpener. This sharpener, which sells for $59, matches the 16-degree angle of our cutlery.

Remember, however, that sharpening is NOT something that should be done on a weekly or even monthly basis. Sharpening does remove some of the metal of the blade so sharpening too often may reduce the life of the blade.

The third option is taking your knives to a professional sharpener. If you choose this option, please make sure your professional sharpener knows how to sharpen knives to a 16-degree angle. Many professional sharpeners are simply not equipped at this time to deal with hardened Japanese steel or the sharper blade angle that shun knife maintain.

Sharpening FAQ's

How do I sharpen serrated knives?
If you send the knife to us for service, we can certainly sharpen any of our serrated knives. We do not recommend using any sort of electric sharpener for this process.

Can I use a diamond or ceramic sharpener on my knives?
We do not recommend these methods, unless you are a trained professional or a very knowledgeable home chef.

How often should I sharpen my knives?
shun knife should not need sharpening more than once a year, less often depending upon the level of use. When the knife will no longer slice through a ripe (not over-ripe) tomato easily, it is time to sharpen your knife.

What is your turn around time for sharpening?
We process sharpening requests as soon as possible. Please allow up to four weeks from the day you ship the knife before contacting us.

Can I ship my knife to you in a padded envelope?
Please use a box. Padded envelopes are usually destroyed during the shipping process and knives can be lost. We cannot be responsible for knives lost during shipping.

How will I know if you have received my knife?
We recommend using a shipping method with tracking or confirmation, as well as insuring your package. This will allow you to know when the knife has been received and cover your loss if anything should happen during the shipping process.

Do I include money for return shipping costs?
No, we do not charge for the return shipping costs. However, in order to keep providing warranty for free we mail out all knives sent in for warranty service via the post office. We cannot accommodate overnight or other special shipping requests.

Source :  KAI USA

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But you may find the problem is not cured then what to do. The market is stuffed with the bogus cutleries or simply with the kind of the makes which develop problems. Here you can trust on the Shun Cutlery for your peace of mind.

The Shun Cutlery has made its name in the segment and is known for its products fineness, sharpness and quality.  So if you are looking for the best in the market then just go the Shun Cutlery from Shun Knife line of products.

Japan is known for the highest quality of the forged knives and is equally famous for its samurai swords. Its cutlery is equally famous for their sharpness, precision. Here the experts take a lot of pain in marveling these masterpieces of cutlery. The quality of the shun knives is famous world over because it each knife carries precision and is razor sharp.

The Shun Cutlery is being developed by applying innovative technology and special skills. The sole reason for making it the numero uno in the field. What distinguishes it from other products is that these are designed to meet the chef’s requirement.  Apart from their sharp edges they are also very light. So you can chop, cut or slice with ease with the shun knives.

Continuing its pioneering work in improvising its cutlery products, the shun company have joined hands with the renowned knife specialist Bob Kramer.  The man who has given his tremendous experience in making the products more effective? You can just go to the website and find more details along with this.

According to the Rockwell rating, the shun products have a very high rating.  Although rating varies from product to product but one thing is certain that its entire product has a very high rating i.e. above 60 on Rockwell. Like Shun elite has 64. It is the major difference between the two as most of the other types of knives have a rating between 56 to 58 Rockwell. Even the use of SG-2 molecular structure makes the further distance.

The shun knife core is clad between two layers of the bet of the stainless steel. Its outer layers protect from corrosion, provide strength, flexibility and beauty to it. Its handles are also designed to meet the requirements.

The Shun uses durable laminated hardwood pakka wood which makes the knife sturdy.

You can choose from the vast exotic varieties of the cutlery. You can go to the nearest store and ask for the Shun Cutlery. Can select from the vast range of the products, compare the pricing with the others and just buy it. Or simply log on to the various websites showcasing shun products and purchase from there directly.

Hope that the shun knives will make your making dishes experience better and smooth.

• The Shun Combination Whetstone is dual sided, with 300 grit over 1000 grit
• Sharpens knives and then hones the edges to a smooth finish
• A rough to medium grit, this stone works best when wet down for both lubrication and cleaning
• Comes gift boxed, so it makes a great gift for any kitchen enthusiast or butcher
• Easily stores in a kitchen drawer when not in use

This Shun Combination Whetstone includes two types of ceramic grit, a 300 grit and 1000 grit which allows you to sharpen your knives and then hone the edge to a smooth finish. A rough to medium grit, this stone works best when wet down for both lubrication and cleaning.

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