In various threads about KAI Shun knives,
it's been mentioned that their handles are shaped for right handers.

A.G. Russell Knives often has variants of knives available elsewhere.
They have the Shun knife with handles made out of a white "Corian like"
material which seem to have a more conventional, ambidextrous, shape.

This shows the handle shape better than the other pages:
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_p...ife_block.html

Their kitchen knife page, with their versions, the original Shuns, and
others:
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_purpose/cooking.html

The order page with individual knives, for a better side view:
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_m...efs_knife.html

I own a KAI Shun santuko, not these.
My only affiliation with A.G. Russell is as a customer.
Caveat emptor, etc....

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Dave S

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