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Shun Kitchen Shears
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Shun Kitchen Shears

by Shun

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Made-in-Japan kitchen shears from Shun with an all-metal handle design that pulls apart for cleaning.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Owners like the extra grip of the all-metal handles with oily hands and that the blades swivel apart for rinsing/dishwashing; some report the pivot bolt loosens over time and needs readjustment.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025

  1. 29
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I have the shuns and really like them... I like the extra grip with oily hands

  2. 2
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I don't like the Shun. For some reason they keep loosening at the bolt and require constant readjustment

  3. 2
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    If you love Japanese craftsmanship, go for Shun

  4. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I would pick the Shun, or another model that has the actual kitchen shear quick disconnect

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