Shun Premium 9" Kitchen Shears Overview The 9" Shun Premium Kitchen Shears will give you some much-needed power and cutting versatility in the kitchen. The stainless steel blades are constructed with high-carbon molybdenum-vanadium to ensure a longer lifespan and greater cutting efficiency. For a greater grip, one blade contains micro-serrations lining the edge, along with a bone notch grip for those tough chicken bones. When cutting bones or raw meat, feel at ease knowing the blades separate for easy and thorough cleaning which is essential. The unique, offset design gives you the desired cutting balance and optimal leverage for those seemingly impossible cutting tasks. An ergonomic grip provides maximum comfort for both left and right-handed users. These Japanese kitchen shears sport a built-in jar lifter plus a screwdriver. Made in Japan. Shun item number DM7240. Shun Technology Highlights VG-10 stainless steel: Adds cobalt for strength and hardness, vanadium for superior edge retention. The higher density allows the steel to be tempered to a higher Rockwell (60-62). Requires minimal care to avoid corrosion. Razor-sharp blade and phenomenal edge retention. 16å¡ Angle: Blade is sharpened to 16å¡. Ensures food is cut properly and precisely; no torn or bruised food so ingredients retain the same flavor and freshness. PakkaWood Handles: Resin-impregnated natural hardwood; waterproof, durable, comfortable; won't harbor bacteria. Awards: Blade Magazine's Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year winner (2003 - Classic 8" Santoku, 2005 - Ken Onion 8" Chef's, 2006 - Elite 10" Chef's, 2007 - Kaji, 2008 - Shun Classic Line, 2010 Premier Line, 2011 - Fuji Line). Shun has won many more industry awards for beauty, performance, and innovation. Complimentary lifetime sharpening service (you ship, they sharpen) Designers: Ken Onion, Alton Brown NSF Certified Lifetime warranty About Shun Shun in Japanese actually translates to "at the peak of perfection," and no words could better describe this outstanding company. Renowned for their traditional knife making style and aesthetic design, the highly skilled artisans at the Kai Corporation (the parent company of "Shoon") have been making blades of the highest quality in homage of the legendary sword smiths of Seki, Japan for over 100 years. Each and every knife is handmade, from beginning to end, requiring at least 100 meticulous steps along the way. It is out of this respect and admiration towards their ancestors, coupled with advanced technology and materials, that Shun produces basically pieces of art that also happen to be razor-sharp knives.
