Shun Classic Alton's Angles by Kershaw & KAI USA

The unique 10° angle these Shun Classic knives is the result of the collaboration between Kershaw's own blade smiths and star of the Food Network's Good Eats show, celebrity chef Alton Brown.

Alton loved the sheep's foot blade shape on the Shun Vegetable Knife, but had trouble using it because his knuckles kept hitting the cutting board. So he asked Kershaw for a modification - a small angle that would let him both firmly grasp the knife and fully contact the cutting board. It worked. In fact, it worked so well that now here are a half-dozen Alton's Angles blades. Not only does the design keep knuckles off the cutting board, but the natural curve created between the blade and the user's arm also makes controlling the blade even easier and more precise.