Shun Sora Paring Knife - 3.5″

• Considered an "essential" kitchen knife
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade
• Proprietary composite blade with VG10 san mai core and Japanese 420J blade upper
• Traditional Japanese handle design in easy-care, textured PP/TPE blend
• 3.5 Inch blade length
• Made in Japan, 10 Year Warranty

Shun Sora 3.5″ Paring Knife

Precision Peeling, Trimming & Detailing — Japanese Craftsmanship

Small but mighty, the Shun Sora 3.5″ Paring Knife is a kitchen essential built for precision work. Perfect for peeling, coring, trimming, and intricate cutting tasks, this nimble knife offers complete control and accuracy in every slice. Whether you’re removing peels from fruit 🍎, deveining shrimp 🍤, or creating delicate garnishes 🌿, the Sora Paring Knife delivers smooth, effortless performance.

Lightweight, balanced, and incredibly sharp, it’s designed for cooks who value detail and efficiency in their prep work. While compact enough for hand-held use, it’s also versatile enough for fine chopping of small ingredients like garlic or ginger.

🌟 Shun Sora Series Highlights

⚙️ Composite Blade Technology
The Sora Paring Knife uses Shun’s exclusive Composite Blade construction, combining a VG10 “super steel” san mai cutting edge with a Japanese 420J stainless steel upper. This innovative fusion ensures elite performance and durability while keeping the knife lightweight and affordable.

💫 Laser-Joined, Precision Fit
Each blade section is laser-cut and braze-welded, forming a permanent bond and creating a wavy hamon line pattern, reminiscent of traditional Japanese katana craftsmanship ⚔️.

🔪 Razor-Sharp VG10 Edge
The VG10 core delivers exceptional sharpness and edge retention, sharpened to a 16° double-bevel for clean, controlled cuts every time.

🖐️ Textured PP/TPE Handle
Designed for modern comfort and control, the handle features a textured polymer blend that provides a secure, slip-resistant grip — even during long prep sessions.

🌸 Handcrafted in Japan
Each Shun Sora knife is meticulously crafted in Seki City, where Japanese blade artisans have perfected their craft for over a century.

🍳 Why You’ll Love It

✅ Ideal for peeling, trimming, coring & intricate prep work
✅ Lightweight yet incredibly sharp for precise control
✅ Combines Japanese artistry with modern design
✅ Long-lasting edge retention and easy maintenance
✅ Backed by Shun’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

🏯 About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” Each Shun knife embodies that philosophy, merging centuries of Japanese swordmaking tradition with modern materials and design.

For over 100 years, the Kai Corporation of Seki City, Japan has handcrafted Shun knives through more than 100 precise production steps, resulting in blades that are as beautiful as they are functional. Every Shun knife is a work of art — meticulously balanced, razor-sharp, and built to perform for a lifetime. 🌸

✅ Includes: 3.5″ Paring Knife | ⚙️ VG10 Core + 420J Steel | 🌊 Composite Blade Technology | 🖐️ Textured Polymer Handle | 🏯 Handcrafted in Japan | 💎 Lifetime Warranty

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.