PFAS score
Shun · Non-Stick Knife Sets
Shun Classic Blonde 5 Piece Starter Block Set
Skip until Shun discloses handle/block materials and any coatings; no public PFAS clarity for this knife set.
The Shun Classic Blonde 5-piece starter block set consists of kitchen knives with stainless steel blades, but the brand does not publicly disclose the composition of the handles or wooden block, including whether any water-resistant or stain-resistant treatments contain PFAS.
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Material
Stainless steel blades with unknown handle/block construction
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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