--- product_id: 12035081 title: "Shun Ken Onion 6-Inch Chef's Knife" brand: "shun" price: "14.40 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12035081-shun-ken-onion-6-inch-chefs-knife store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 6-inch blade Lifetime warranty Handcrafted in Japan Shun Ken Onion 6-Inch Chef's Knife **Brand:** shun **Price:** 14.40 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Slice into Excellence with Every Chop! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shun Ken Onion 6-Inch Chef's Knife by shun - **How much does it cost?** 14.40 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12035081-shun-ken-onion-6-inch-chefs-knife) ## Best For - shun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Aesthetic Appeal:** Admire the stunning Damascus-style ripples that enhance both function and beauty. - β€’ **Ergonomic Design:** Enjoy a tension-free grip with the Ken Onion-designed handle. - β€’ **Precision Cutting:** Experience the razor-sharp VG-10 steel for effortless slicing. - β€’ **Gift-Ready Packaging:** Arrives beautifully boxed, making it the perfect gift for culinary enthusiasts. - β€’ **Durable Craftsmanship:** Invest in a knife that’s built to last, with a lifetime warranty to back it up. ## Overview The Shun Ken Onion 6-Inch Chef's Knife is a premium kitchen tool, handcrafted in Japan from VG-10 steel, featuring an ergonomic handle and stunning Damascus-style blade design. Ideal for both professional chefs and home cooks, this knife combines beauty with functionality, ensuring precision and control in every cut. ## Description Product Description Curved blade belly for versatility when working at a variety of heights. Ken Onion SeriesWhy Buy Shun Classic Ken OnionAs part of the Shun Classic line, the Shun Classic Ken Onion Series shares the same materials and Pattern Damascus clad blades as Shun Classic. But the Ken Onion series elevates ergonomics to an art form. Every aspect, from the shape of the blade to the way the handle fits snugly into the user's hand, has been designed for superlative comfort and control. The arc of the sleek Pakkawood handle provides stability, while the rock of the blade's belly enables users of any height to cut with ease and control. The widened bolster guides users to the correct grip and reduces tension during cutting, making this line ideal for users who have large quantities of prep work or those who suffer from arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome.NSF certified for use in commercial kitchens.Detailed Features Similar to the Shun Classic line, but with a curvier profile. Designed by Ken Onion, one of the most revered custom knife designers in the world. Ken has won more knife design awards than any other single blade designer. Designed by a man with no culinary experience, an advantage because he addressed the needs of chefs from a fresh perspective with no preconceived notions. The handsome, stick-resistant blade is combined with Ken Onion's signature ergonomic handle design and unique blade sweep found only in a Ken Onion knife. The shape of the blade is designed to maximize the glide of the blade across the cutting board, making it easy for chefs of any height to use without shoulder tension. Blunted blade nose, like that of a Santoku, allows the cook to scoop chopped ingredients off of the board. Ambidextrous handle design and stability bump on the lower portion of the handle provide maximum comfort and confidence while cutting. Inner curve on each side of the bolster forms perfect thumb and index finger rests; widened bolster releases tension in forearm. Knife is "zero balanced" at this center point, another distinctive ergonomic feature. Handle is curved downward to more closely match the shape of the palm, eliminating gaps between the hand and the handle. Handles are slightly elevated to allow for full contact between the knife and the cutting surface without the cook's knuckles getting in the way. Many of the 37 steps required to manufacture these truly unique knives utilize extensive hand crafting techniques, requiring trained craftsmen. Hand wash and dry recommended; limited lifetime warranty. World-renown knife designer, Ken Onion. Ken OnionContrary to rumor, Ken Onion knives are not named for the singular task of chopping onions. That's really the designer's last name. Ken is one of the most sought-after custom knife makers in the world. He has won more knife awards for design than any other single designer, and with the partnership of Kershaw he has done more to change the pocket knife industry than any other individual. His custom knives can be found in some of the most prestigious private knife collections as well as in the pockets of his multitude of fans.Kasumi Method of KnifemakingKasumi is a traditional Japanese style of knifemaking in which an extremely hard core of high-carbon steel is clad--that is, sheathed or covered--with an exterior jacket of another steel. The somewhat "softer" exterior cladding protects the inner cutting core. In Japanese, kasumi means "mist" and is so called because the exterior steel can have a lovely misty appearance when compared to the harder cutting core.Kasumi construction provides an ultimate mix of properties: an extremely sharp edge and ease of sharpening. This clad construction is similar to how samurai swords are traditionally made.Professional Manufacturing View larger. View larger. View larger. View larger. Specifications Blade Material: VG-10 hardened Japanese steel cutting core, clad with 16 layers of SUS410/SUS431 Pattern Damascus stainless steel on each side, for a total of 33 layers of metal. Bevel: Double-beveled Cutting angle: 16 degrees (comprehensive angle 32 degrees) Handle Material: PakkaWood (resin-impregnated hardwood); ambidextrous handle Sharpening recommendations: Weekly honing to maintain the blade, sharpening as needed with professional sharpener or Asian-style electric sharpener .com This striking six-inch chef's knife combines Shun technology and a lusciously curved black handle by award-winning custom knife designer Ken Onion. Made of a hardwood-resin fusion known as Pakkawood, the handle is designed to be truly ergonomic in order to increase control and reduce fatigue during long stretches of chopping, mincing, and slicing. The Damascus-style ripples on the upturned blade create air pockets that release food quickly, allowing clean, swift use. Less daunting than the larger chef's knives, the six-inch makes a good Shun starter knife. Any chef would be honored to receive this gift-boxed beauty. Shun knives, made in Japan by KAI (Kershaw Cutlery), are quite possibly the sharpest knives on the market. A Shun edge, formed to an acute 16-degree angle, won't bend or waver due to the hardness of the VG-10 steel core used in its construction. Clad with 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel (16 on each side), the blade resists rusting and maintain its razor edge for a considerable time. Prized among chefs who value uniformly thin slices, a necessity in Japanese cuisine, Shun knives are covered by a lifetime warranty and should be washed and dried-carefully-by hand, then stored in a wooden block. --Ann Bieri ## Features - 6-inch Shun chef's knife with ergonomic Ken Onion-designed handle - Handcrafted in Japan of incredibly sharp, strong VG-10 steel - Beautiful black Pakkawood handle provides tension-free control - Damascus-style ripples on blade help release food for clean, swift chopping and slicing - Wash by hand; lifetime warranty; gift-boxed ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Shun - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Steel - **Blade Edge:** Plain ## Images ![Shun Ken Onion 6-Inch Chef's Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DxowKSnvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great knives for me, not really Asian style like other Shun knives. *by D***K on Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014* This review is revised after looking at some of the over 150 reviews of the ken Onion style of Shun knives so some of it is repetitious. Some of them explain in great detail the difference between the regular Asian style Shun knives which are light, have thinner blades and very sharp blades (15 degree angle of sharpness) and the Ken Onion models (also with 15 degree blades) which are not like Asian knives at all but more like American and European knives with thicker strong blades (and a 20 degree angle)--think Wusthof or Henckels. The 5 degree difference is not much. Only a professional can probably tell the difference but I do think the Shun knives are sharper. The Ken Onion compared to Wusthof or Henckels has some advantages. The blade is curved making it easier to slice and chop. The handle is the most comfortable I have ever held.I think the Ken Shun is sharper. But if you like the regular Shun knives for their light quick maneuverability typical of Asian knives you may not like the more Western style Ken Onion.I have several of both type and like them all but I prefer the Ken Onion. I wish I had not spent so much on large sets of Henckels, Wusthof and Global (a high quality Asian knife but I don't like the metal handles of the all metal knives). For me I like the weight, handle and curved blade of the Ken Onion because it does a lot of the slicing and chopping for me without me having to move it around a lot. It is probably slower for a lot of food prep but it's so comfortable for my extra large hands.I have a number of Shun knives and noticed a while ago that the blade on the regular Shun 8" chefs knife is actually 7". The blade on the Ken Shun is a full 8". The knife is much more solid, thick and heavy than the regular Shun 8" chefs knife. It is incredibly sharp and needs sharpening less than the regular model. The handle is fantastic while the regular model is OK but nothing special.Both styles sharpen easily to like new sharpness with the Chefs Choice 315s made for Asian knives with their 15 degree blade.I think it is well worth the extra money if this is to be your main chef's knife and you do get the extra inch and super handle of this superior knife. I have Henckels, Wusthof,Global and other chefs knives but only use them if the Shuns are dirty and I don't want to stop prep to wash them off. There is certainly nothing wrong with any of these brands but prep work just seems boring with them, perhaps it is because it's what I have always used. I have spent many hundreds (well over a thousand) of dollars before discovering the Ken Onion models. I would trade a $600 12 knife set in a block for 3 Ken Onion knives. This one, the rounded cleaver model which I use as a shorter, heavier chef's knife although it may be too big or heavy for some and a small one. OK,I am exaggerating some but what more can you say about a knife that makes prep work almost fun. But be aware there are comments from actual chefs that prefer Asian knives and like the Shun models in general but hate the Ken Shun versions. /ASIN:B0007IR2MO Ken Onion by Shun DM0500 8-Inch Chef's Knife]] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for a chef *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014* I bought this as a Christmas gift for a very particular chef. She has extremely picky tastes in knives. I've had the opportunity to use it a few times since Christmas and Wow. I've never bought a good knife or even a nice knife. I grew up learning to cook with cheap entry level knives that were never sharpened. Imagine my surprise when I went to chop mushrooms. Cutting with this knife is like cutting with a laser. The blade is beyond sharp. This knife gets used nearly daily and is still laser sharp after several months. The finish is still brand new and there's no movement in the handle.The blade itself is a work of art. I don't have large hands for a guy, and the handle fits my hand very well. I do hand wash this knife (the first time I massacred a sponge) whereas other knives tend to end up in the dishwasher.For anyone who does serious cooking (recreational or professional) this is an outstanding knife. It's literally the sharpest thing I've ever used. ### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars Knife chipped during food preparation!! *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2013* We are not professional chefs, however we love to cook and have a Henckel's Twin Cuisine 10 piece knife set which includes the Chef's knife, paring knife, bread knife, and others. The Henckel's chef knife is a 7" knife and is considerably heavier than the Shun. The Henckel's weight is distributed more evenly when holding in the hand. It feels like a 50/50 weight distribution between the handle and the blade when holding. The shun knife has more weight in the blade end while holding, it feels like more of a 60/40 weight distribution. I like the ergonomics of the shun knife better and I also like the slightly heavier feel on the blade end as it allows the weight of the blade to assist in the cutting motion. We have also used Wusthof knives and find them comparable to the Henckel's, the major difference being handle design and ergonomics. Of course, I am only talking about the Henckel's and Wusthof knives that are actually made in Solingen, Germany and not their international versions that are made outside Germany. I like the Damascus steel design on the blade of the Shun; however the design isn't as prominent as is shown in the photo. In the photos it looks as if the Damascus design contrasts significantly with other parts of the blade, but when I first took the knife out of the box, I thought that I had been sent the wrong knife. I had to twist the knife in the light to actually see the Damascus steel design in the blade.We haven't used the knife long term yet, but the sharpness is on par or better than the Henckel's and is retaining the edge nicely. We have to sharpen the Henckel's routinely to keep a sharp edge. In addition, the bevel of the edge of the Shun is more pronounced than the Henckel, this could contribute to the knife retaining the edge longer and maintaining it's sharpness.We got this as an Amazon Lightning deal and our very satisfied with the $100 that we paid. We would highly recommend this knife at this price point. We have seen it cheaper, but not very often and not for very much less. They sell out fast when on sale!*** EDIT - Downgraded to 1 star. On 20 July 2013 while cutting corn on the cob for a Colombian Independence Day celebration, the knife chipped and the metal piece went into the food. This was a new knife and is supposed to be one of the best knifes on the market. We have only had this knife for a couple of months and are highly disappointed. If we had not noticed that the knife had chipped while performing NORMAL kitchen duties, we could have killed one of our guests. The knife chip is not small and I will try and upload a photo of the knife. Very, very, very disappointed in how this could happen! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12035081-shun-ken-onion-6-inch-chefs-knife](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12035081-shun-ken-onion-6-inch-chefs-knife) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*