Customer reviews from Shun Cutlery
Shun - Kanso Asian Multi-Prep Knife, 5 Inch
Average customer rating
4.8
(8 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 8 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Shun - Kanso Asian Multi-Prep Knife, 5 Inch
Customer Rating
5
Clips are a useful and
on June 29, 2026
Posted by: Fred w.
Clips are a useful and clever design. Great idea consistent with other quality, products.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Works exactly as needed on
on April 21, 2026
Posted by: ronald w.
Works exactly as needed on my Master Utility knife.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
3
Dulls too easily, difficult to sharpen.
on January 8, 2024
Posted by: PHILLIP M.
Great sized knife for my uses. Fits my hand well. Just wish it didn't get so dull, so quickly. Difficult to sharpen.
Response from Shun CutleryBy KAI Yotpo Admin, January 19, 2024
Hi Phillip – we’re glad you’re enjoying how the knife feels in your hand! To extend the blade’s sharpness, ensure you are cutting on a softer cutting surface (we recommend our Hinoki cutting boards: https://shun.kaiusa.com/hinoki), and avoid hard surfaces such as ceramic, marble, acrylic, or glass. We recommend a smooth slicing motion rather than a forceful up-and-down “chopping” motion when using the knife. Also, using the Shun honing steel once a week with our 16 degree alignment collar to realign the cutting helps maintain the proper factory edge. See our video here: https://youtu.be/mjlgJMPSzfM. When honing no longer brings back the sharpness you’re looking for, we offer free lifetime sharpening: https://shun.kaiusa.com/sharpening-q-a. If you need any additional help, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our customer service department at customerservicehw@kai-usa.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Great Daily Use
on January 8, 2024
Posted by: Anton K.
Great all around small knife, mostly use for light trimming, and vegetables. Only issue it that the blade is very thin, so it seems likely to break or chip if ever mishandled.
Response from Shun CutleryBy KAI Yotpo Admin, January 19, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Anton - we’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying your knife! While it’s true that fine Japanese knives are harder, thinner, and sharper than comparable European-style knives, the AUS10A steel used in this knife is notoriously tough and unlikely to chip or break with proper use. That said, there are a few things you can do to keep your blade safe from chips. Use a softer cutting surface (we recommend our Hinoki cutting boards: https://shun.kaiusa.com/hinoki), and avoid hard surfaces such as ceramic, marble, acrylic, or glass. Cut in a smooth slicing motion, not a forceful, up-and-down “chopping” manner. Also, wash and dry your knife immediately after use to avoid any micro corrosions. If you'd like to learn more tips about Shun knife care, please visit our FAQ: https://shun.kaiusa.com/faq.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Excellent protection for this wonderful knife
on December 25, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
Well designed easy to put on and take off. Happy with purchase.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
EXCEEDS ALL OTHERS
on March 29, 2022
Posted by: Wills C.
The Shun Blade Guard is the best on the market. It is very well designed. I like the fact that there is a security clip to prevent a knife from slipping-out. I have many from other manufactures but plan to replace them over time with only Shun Blade Guards.
Response from Shun CutleryBy KAI Yotpo Admin, March 30, 2022
Hello Wills,
Thank you for taking the time to review and rate our Kai Blade Guards! We appreciate your thoughtful comments. We do pride ourselves in our industry-leading, award winning designs, technology and end user functionality. We never want to offer 'me too' products!
Thank you for taking the time to review and rate our Kai Blade Guards! We appreciate your thoughtful comments. We do pride ourselves in our industry-leading, award winning designs, technology and end user functionality. We never want to offer 'me too' products!
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
The blade guard fits my
on February 26, 2022
Posted by: Diane L.
The blade guard fits my Shun knife quite well. I am happy with my purchase.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Simple but elegant solution
on November 22, 2021
Posted by: William A.
I prefer a saya for my knives, but this simple sleeve is an elegant solution. It would be nice to have similar items for other non-traditional shapes
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery