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OXO vs Shun:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OXO had more branded searches than Shun among poultry shears brands in New Zealand. OXO had about 170 branded searches, while Shun had 90. OXO made up 8.7% of all poultry shears brand searches we track, and Shun accounted for 4.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about poultry shears brands, OXO appeared in four of the five answers and Shun in none.

Among poultry shears brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OXO, about 89% more searches than Shun

OXO 170 searchesShun 90 searches

Who does AI mention more?

OXO, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Shun in 0

OXO in 4 of 5Shun in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

OXO, the only one of the two named

OXO first in 3Shun never named

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Top poultry shears brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OXO was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Shun did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Victorinox1st
  2. OXO2nd
  3. ZWILLING3rd
  4. Wusthof4th
  5. Shun–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Victorinox4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OXO4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ZWILLING4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wusthof2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Shun0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is OXO or Shun more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for OXO and Shun by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five poultry shears brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

OXO and Shun among poultry shears brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for OXO, Shun. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthVictorinoxWusthofOXOZWILLINGShun
Oct 202561.6%19.9%8.1%8.1%2.4%
Nov 202555.6%25.6%6%9%3.8%
Dec 202556.3%22.2%7.4%9.2%4.9%
Jan 202655.6%22.2%11.1%7.3%3.8%
Feb 202652.4%25%10.1%8.3%4.2%
Mar 202649.8%25.9%10.4%8.5%5.5%
Apr 202651%24%10.7%10.7%3.6%
May 202654.1%23.8%9.2%9.2%3.8%
Jun 202653.8%21%9.1%11.3%4.8%
Jul 202652.2%29.7%6.8%8.4%2.8%
Aug 202650.8%30.9%8.2%6.6%3.5%
Sep 202651.3%26.7%8.7%8.7%4.6%

How has the OXO and Shun comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • OXO was ahead of Shun in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OXO’s share of searches among poultry shears brands in New Zealand moved from 8.1% to 8.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 170.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shun’s share of searches among poultry shears brands in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 90.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand poultry shears brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Shun gained share of searches among poultry shears brands in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 4.6%.

  2. In September 2026, OXO gained share of searches among poultry shears brands in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 8.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OXO’s and Shun’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

OXO

1 branded search term

  • oxo good grips

Shun

1 branded search term

  • kai knives shun

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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