Shun knives have exploded in the markets everywhere, especially in the US. It has grown at a rate of 40% per year. That is a very impressive number! The demand has risen at a significant amount that the company is doubling their efforts just to double their production.
There are actually a number of lines under the Shun label. All these fall under the Shun umbrella:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.