Automatic Knife Release Form

You must read and fill out this form before Kai USA, Ltd. can sell to you, or ship to you, any Automatic or Butterfly Knives. By electronically signing this online form, you confirm that you are in compliance with the federal statutes shown below as well as any applicable state and local regulation.

By placing an order or receiving a product service (such as warranty repair service) from us, you agree that you meet any or all of the following criteria:

APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATUTES

18 U.S.C. § 1716 (G) (2) (1-4) provides, in summary:

Switchblade (automatic) knives can be shipped to civilian and armed forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the federal government ordering or procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with activities of the Federal government; to supply or procurement officers in the National Guard, the Air National Guard or militia of the state or territory of the District of Columbia ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connections with the activities of such organizations; to supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any state or territory of any county, city or other political subdivision of a state or territory ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of such government.

15 U.S.C. § 1244 provides, in summary:

Knives can be shipped by common carrier; that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces; or, any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his or her duty may possess switchblade knives and may have them shipped to him and sold to him or her. The possession and transportation upon his or her person of a switchblade knife or a blade 3 inches or less is authorized to any handicapped individual who has the use of only one arm.

STATE LAW PROVISIONS

It would be impossible to provide an exhaustive review of the laws that may apply in the various fifty states and in the various counties, parishes, municipalities, and other political subdivisions within each state. By signing this form below, you will be certifying that in addition to complying with federal law, you have determined which, if any, state or local laws apply to you, and that you are acting in compliance with those laws.

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Award-winning knives

The Shun brand was first introduced in 2002. The very next year, we won our first Knife of the Year award. From that first day to today, we remain dedicated to the highest quality and innovation; not because it wins awards, but because of what it means to the people who use our fine cutlery every day.

Home cooks and professional chefs around the world rely on Shun cutlery for the very best. Beautiful design, premium-quality materials, and meticulous craftsmanship enables Shun to provide superior performance, ease of handling, and a lifetime of service.

2017 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Ayu

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2016 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Hikari Chef’s Knife 8”

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2015 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Hana Chef’s Knife 8”

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2014 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Dual Core Kiritsuke 8”

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2013 Gear Lab: Men’s Journal Approved Gear

Shun Blue Kiritsuke 10”

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2012 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Taiyo Kiritsuke 8”

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2011 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Fuji Chef’s Knife 10”

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2010 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Premier Chef’s Knife 8”

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2007 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Kaji Vegetable Cleaver 7”

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2006 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Elite Chef's Knife 10”

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2003 Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year

Shun Classic Hollow-Ground Santoku 7”

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