I’m not from that area, but good to know. I’ve had my shun for a little over a decade and have had micro chipping, but sharpen them out fairly easily myself.

Just thought the op was newer and wouldn’t sharpen themselves. Sharpening is the best way to get performance out of knife, but most “professional sharpeners” in my area use a belt grinder and I can’t be sure about others. I also know shun offers free mail in sharpening, but the shipping costs make it less desirable.