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Shun Classic 8" Chef Knife
Shun · Kitchen / Knives
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Shun Shun Classic 8" Chef Knife is 7.5x — it retails for $165 while its raw materials cost approximately $22.
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Retail price
$165
Raw materials
$22
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$35
7.5x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
4.7x
vs all-in cost
13%
materials share of price
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