Shun
Shun Hikari Knife: 8-Inch Chef's Knife
Hikari knives are the premium Shun line: SG2 powder steel, hand-sharpened in Seki, Japan. This 8-inch chef's knife is for precision cutting.
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Who It's For
Enthusiasts wanting premium performance out of the box.
Why We Love It
The hand-sharpened edge is genuinely razor sharp.
How this sits on Kitchenware Authority
Shun lists this as Hikari in SG2 Powder Steel (8 inch blade) at 7.5 oz from Japan. Published warranty: Limited Lifetime. This page is a research-based buying note from Kitchenware Authority, not a hands-on lab test — we compare maker specs and how this model sits next to other products already on this site.
Care on this site
Hand wash and dry immediately. Use wood, rubber, or plastic boards — not glass, stone, or ceramic. Skip bones, frozen food, and twisting the edge out of dense produce. Store with a saya, edge guard, or magnetic strip. Sharpen on a whetstone or with a qualified service; pull-through gadgets are a poor fit for thin Japanese geometry.
thumb_up Pros
- check SG2 at 64-65 HRC
- check Hand-sharpened edge
- check Beautiful pakka wood handle
- check Exceptional edge retention
thumb_down Cons
- close Very hard to resharpen
- close Premium price
