Shun TDMS0400 Premier 4-Piece Steak Knife Set

5 stars, as if it would be any other way...
I cringed at the price for months, until I just gave in and ordered them figuring I'd probably return them. Yeah, that's a LOT of money for a damned steak knife... for four of them, really. Could they really be that nice?

First I'll give my deduction of 1 star. The "hand hammered" finish is in fact a machine hammered finish. All four steak knives have identical hammer marks... all of the blades share the same hammer marks on each side. If these were hand hammered, there would be some variation in the hammer marks, there really is none. That being said...

Shun Premier knifes are just amazing. These steak knives are no exception. The handles are light and the blade is wide and thin with the razor sharp edge pushing from the handle at a relatively aggressive cutting angle. They are delicate and precise. The perfect knife for that thick steak that can handle a 2" cut of prime rib roast without trying.

These knives are pretty large. They make all...
THe height of sharpness and quality
The Shun TDMS0400 Premier 4-Piece Steak Knife Set really exceed my expectations. They arrived super sharp and are a joy to use. The craftsmanship is unparallelled and something tells me I will have them for a lifetime. The handles are strong and the blades are crafted with precision. I've use my new knife set and they are still as sharp as the day they arrived. Looking for premium steak knives? Well, look no further. This is the set to own. Buy with confidence, and remember, "you get what you pay for."

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Shun VG0008 Blue Steel 10-Inch Kiritsuke Knife

Good knife, it is two side blade.
I am Experience Sushi Chef, I were collect a lot knife;Traditional Kiritsuke knife sashimi should be one side blade. Shun Kiritsuke knife showed photo looks just like one side blade, price only half even more less than sashimi kiritsuke knife. When I got this knife, I know that it is Shun kiritsuke knife AD photo let me made mistake . From testing, I recommend Shun Kiritsuke knife use for cut vegetable or sushi roll, it is very good sharp knife, can keep sharp longer than other same price knife. If you want use for cutting sashimi, one side blade sushi knife will be more better.
Awesome Knife
I'm a culinary professional with a major luxury hotel brand and I absolutely love this knife. It plows through almost anything it comes up against. Not to mention that it is stunningly beautiful. Well worth the money. The only minor downside is that it requires more care than some might want to take.
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The best
It is hard to find a better knife. This is always being used at our house. It is costly and requirers extra care, but it is more than worth the cost.
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Shun DM0741 Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife

Not a must have, but a great have
I believe if you're serious about cooking, you should own great cookware and excellent knives. I finally stepped up and got excellent knives. For those who haven't heard the hype, Shun is one of the most respected knife brands in the world.

Great features of the entire line include these cool "D" shaped handles that fit your hand better. Each knife is made in a right- and left-handed version ([...] for lefties). The steel used for the blades is harder than what you would find in most other knives. The knives are EXTREMELY sharp.

If you're building your set and want to take care of the must-haves first. Move this down on your priority list. Get the chef's, paring and bread knives first. With that said, there is a place for this knife in your kitchen. As with all of my other Shun knives, this one is extremely sharp and it's relatively light.

This is great for sandwiches; you can use one knife to do everything well. I like the wider blade on this...
Put A Leash On This Knife! Fantastic!
I thought I was going to have at least 2 guests at a party try to steal this knife!

After getting a gift certificate at a kitchen store I wasn't sure what to get...but knives always grab me. The young lady who helped me kept pointing me to this Shun knife. The folded steel blade really got me and I could bring it back if it was a bust. My husband loves knives as well and does the sharpening.

One slice with this knife and I was hooked. Then a friend helped prep a party and she immediately picked it up and used it...and started raving about it without any input from me. Then a second friend arrived to help and grabbed the knife and couldn't believe how good it was.

I haven't found anything it doesn't slice well. I'd love a longer version for those bigger bread jobs...though it did 4 loaves of crusty french without a sore hand. Tomatoes don't stand a chance and never lose their shape in the cutting.

This knife is worth every penny and...
Grew from "a mistake" to "my favorite knife"
The Shun utility knife is an oddball and you will have to give yourself plenty of time to get used to it. It is indeed a sandwich knife - best for cutting bread and vegetables, good for spreading mustard and mayo. The weight is pretty heavy for a knife this size. The blade is thick. Luckily at six inches it is not too heavy for me to use. So what's the competition? I have an ancient set of Chicago Cutlery, the best my long ago student budget could afford. Out of sheer politeness, we must ignore this comparison. Then I have the set of Global knives, worthy of comparison: a paring knife, utility knife and Santuko 7" chef's knife. Great knives, sharp, light knives. It took time but the Shun blew them away. Then the lone finalist in the field - another Shun utility knife, a 6" straight model - light and razor sharp. Nope, the Shun ultimate utility knife wins hands down. It's something about the curved edge and the scallops that gives it the ability to take on everything at just the right...
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Shun DM0706 Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Comparison, comparisons.
I'll start by saying that I own both this knife and the Wusthof Classic 8" chef's knife, and I love them both to death. I tend to use the Shun more for cutting up poultry and such, because the steel is harder (less steeling when doing heavy work); and I use the Wusthof more for mincing and dicing veggies (much easier to use the bolster grip when doing these tasks). Quite frankly, in my humble opinion, when you are in this price range, comfort and aesthetics are going to be bigger factors than relative sharpness. Provided you clean and maintain the knives properly, you will be putting them in your will to a deserving heir.

Note to sharpness snobs: NO stainless knife can touch an old-fashioned carbon steel knife for sharpness. If you don't believe me, go and see what your butcher uses. The problem with old-fashioned carbon steel knives is that they are very high- maintenance and will look ugly after a while no matter what you do.

Personally, if I had to choose,...
I like my Globals; I love my Shun
After using a few of the Global knives, with the 7" oriental chef's knife being my everyday knife, I decided after a marathon day of chopping that I wanted someting a little heavier. After holding a few 10" chef knives, I decided these were bigger than I needed, and settled on the 8" chef as my new workhorse. It came down between the Global GF series 8", a Ryussen, and the Shun. After holding and test-driving all three, I settled on the Shun. It is by far the best combination of sharpness (wow!), weight (slightly heavier than the Ryussen and the Global), handle comfort (you don't notice the offset handle when you hold it, until you pick up the Ryussen or Global and it's not there, and then you miss it terribly), and price. In fact, for the rather small price difference between this beauty and the Global, I wouldn't even consider not spending it. Of course, it doesn't quite have the balance of the $1300 Hattori they also had on hand, but this is a great knife...
A tool that does exactly what it's supposed to... amazing.
I'll get this out of the way: I love Wuesthof and Shun knives. I prefer Wuesthof and Shun over Henckels and Global because the handles of the latter two brands don't fit my hand well. The MAC 'Ultimate' series feels good in my hand (their other lines don't), but I can't justify spending double of what a Shun costs if I'm not a professional cook.

These are my personal needs. Try different knives, and choose what fits your hand, budget, and cooking style. If you do like the way a Shun feels, I guarantee that you'll like it.

Despite the pleasure one gets from turning a mound of raw ingredients into a beautiful meal, that prep is a b$7@h! So, having a good knife (or knives) is essential for making things go quickly and smoothly, counter-side.

I have to admit that I was a total kitchen-hypocrite, in that I had THE BEST knives for my outdoor activities (I worked as a fishing guide in Alaska, so I filleted a lot of fish and just plain cut up a bunch of...
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Shun MHS0400 Stainless Steel Steak Knife Set, 4-Piece

"I am officially jealous of your knives"
That line was said to me by my boyfriend as we sat down to a dinner of prime grade ribeyes (from Costco) and sauteed spinach. We have had the steaks from Costco several times over the last two years, always with the same recipe and preparation method. Until this last meal, we had used my Henckels steak knives. Those are serrated, and after several years, we were felt we were almost sawing through the meat to cut it. Since I know how tender these steaks are, that's saying something.

The first cut was so easy and smooth, I almost wondered if the last few times with the Henckels it was just tough steak. So I went to the box where I'd stored my Henckels set till they sell on Craig's list and pulled one out. Sure enough, I still had to saw. And I can assure you that the steaks were tender, shouldn't have been that difficult to cut. So the folks who'd been telling me for months that I need to drop the serrated steak knives can now tell me "I told you so."

Yes,...
Sharp knives, comfortable to hold and a dream to use at the kitchen table
Like all Shun knives, these are well-balanced, comfortable to hold and retain a sharp edge. I purchased them via an Amazon Lightning Deal, so they were about $100 less than typical, making them an excellent deal.

Dull or lower quality knives can tear steak or cut the fibers, pulling the juices from the meat and leaving a pool on your plate. Sharp knives like these cut cleanly, leaving the juices in the meat and provide a more tender mouth feel when chewing. I do own a set of Shun Classic knives, including a honing tool, which can be used on these knives. While Shun makes a set of Classic steak knives as well, I prefer these for their all steel construction. Steak knives like these may be used on a daily basis and are easily cleaned without impacting the finish on the handles; the Classic knives may show wear & tear on the handle, even though the blade is well-maintained. Overall these are recommended steak knives, whether you own other Shun knives or not.
Beautiful and Deadly
Just what I like in a knife. The seamless transition from blade to handle. The nice balance of the utensil - not too heavy, but sturdy and resistant to bending. And the clean cut down a tomato or a New York strip make for a nice change from the 20-year-old serrated knives with wooden handles that these replaced after a long search for the right knife.
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Shun Reserve ND0720 Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife, 10-Inch

Just right!
This was a gift for a friend who is a professional chef and he seems to never put it down except to sleep!


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Shun Classic 6-Piece Knife Set with Bamboo Block

Shun Knives are Beautiful, Elegant, and the Sharpest around
The only thing this set is missing is a Serrated Blade. I have the Shun Serrated 9" Bread Knife and although it's not used as often as my Chef's Knife and Paring Knife, it's still essential to have a good serrated blade for cutting bread and the like.

Shun knives are beautiful creations period. Since I'm Asian, I love the tradition look and feel of this Japanese knife. I love the beauty of the blade and the dark, polished, Pakkawood handle. The unique "D"-shaped, Wood handles are preferable. The shape fits my hand perfectly, and the wood does not get slippery when wet - providing a very secure hold. The steel is of utmost quality and sharpness. Do not put this blade into any old electric knife sharpener! Electric knife sharpeners are made to put one angle on any blade. These blades come with a 16 degree angle and you don't want to be changing that angle. There are electric knife sharpeners that can sharpen these knives, but you'll have to do some research and find out...
Nice Knives for Smaller Hands
I bought this set for my significant other at Christmas. I looked around at Wusthof, Global, and a few others but liked the unique look and feel of these better. I also figured these would be more comfortable and easier to wield for a female. The end result is that she really enjoys them. Although she has fairly large hands for a woman, the handles fit her nicely.

The knives come very sharp and hold their edge for a long time. It will be interesting to see how well they take to a professional sharpening. Overall, I am happy that I purchased this set.

There is one caveat. I also do quite a bit of cooking and have large hands. After using the Shuns for a couple of months, I have come to the conclusion that the Wusthof Grand Prixs fit me better and feel sturdier. I cannot really justify having two sets of expensive knives around the house, so we will be keeping the Shuns. My advice: Go to Sur La Table or Williams-Sonoma and handle the knives yourself...
excellent knives, no taskmaster shears, no logo on the block
The knives are excellent, as is usual for Shun knives. However, the bamboo block does NOT have the Shun logo (it is a plain bamboo block), and the shears are NOT the Shun Taskmaster Shears -no nutcracker, no bottle opener, no bone cutting indentations. In fact, I got the Shun Herb Shears DM7100 instead. My advice: get the knives, shears, and block separately so you get exactly what you want. The few dollars you "save" by ordering the combo are definitely not worth it.
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Shun Ken Onion 7-Inch Multi-Purpose Utility Knife

I am in love with this knife!!!
This is why I love it: I can line up 5 cherry tomatoes, and with ONE move downwards, chop them all in half!! No tomatoes escaped, slipped, moves, I just had 10 perfect halves! Now, that is both sharp and useful!!! Besides, it cuts beautifully through everything soft, buns, fruits, whatever, with zero effort and no need to go back and forth. And the handle is SUPER comfortable. Absolutely love it!

ADDED LATER:
I just love this knife so much, I needed to praise it AGAIN. I was joking to my spouse that if one had to be monogamous with knives, this knife would be my one and only... It's truly an "all-in-one" knife in so many ways. I use it to prepare sandwiches in the morning, cut the crust off, and cut the bread into little squares for my toddler. No problem. I use it to slice through stuff. No problem. I use it to chop when it's already in my hand and I don't feel like dirtying my chef's knife for some minimal chopping. No problem. I use the blunt edge to get things...
Love these knives
I got my first Shun about 8 months ago (on sale) and this one makes my second. I LOVE it! Super, super sharp like a razor--the way a good knife should be. Perfectly balanced and very sturdy. It is also beautiful to look at! I highly recommend. With care, this knife will last you a lifetime.
Shun Ken Onion 7 Inch multi Purpose knife
It is a VERY nice knife!!! However, I am not sure that it is worth what I paid for it!! I have some other knives that I go to first!
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Ken Onion by Shun DM0500 8-Inch Chef's Knife

I didn't know what sharp was until I got this one
I got this knife as a kind of impulsive indulgence, I think it looked cool in its own holder and I had heard good things about Shun knives. However, all those good things are true. It is by far the sharpest knife I've owned, and I've got Henckel Zwillings (not the cheapo kind you get at Target) that have been sharpened to what I USED to think was the sharpest blade around.

I'm not dissing the Henckels - if I had not indulged in the Shun I would have been very happy with their performance. But I did get a chance to make some observations on how the Shun shone (no, it's not the same "u" as in "Sun" but it's a borderline pun):

- Ripe tomato: The Shun needed no sawing action whatsoever. It cut the initial waxy and soft skin like it was being dipped in water. All my other knives need to break the skin either with pressure, angle, or a teensy bit of sawing motion

- Dish brush: While cleaning the blade side with a circular motion in sudsy water (safe for...
Just the best
I own more than 100 knives made by most well known manufacturers of fine cutlery. I have a masters degree in food science and I worked my way through grad school as a butcher and instructor of meat cutting and meat processing at a major University. This is the finest knife I have ever owned. It is so fun to use I think up things to do with it as entertainment. Take it from an "expert" this knife cannot be beat. Read the other positive reviews. I have given this knife to my brother and my son (both are gourmet cooks) and they love it as well. Spend the money and have a ball. I have no use for a reviewer who holds a knife in a store and writes a negative one star review.
Shun Knives are Beautiful, Elegant, and the Sharpest around
I have a whole set of these blades, so I'm breaking down my review to two parts: Review of the Shun Classic Blades, and the portion as it pertains to this knife in particular.

I absolutely love this knife and it's my main work horse knife. The 8" blade is perfect size for everyday uses for chopping, dicing, smashing garlic, etc.. In my daily cooking, I reach for this knife first, and may pair it up with the Paring Knife for smaller tasks. I love the look and feel of this knife, I love that it's so unique and beautiful, I love that it comes with it's own bamboo stand for disply when not in use. I don't hold this knife only by the handle though, I wrap my hand around the handle and base of the blade to give me a very steady hand. Many chefs do this with regular knives and that's where I got the idea from, it allows more control and steadiness (you really feel this when you're using the larger knives). I'm right handed and do rest my left hand on the curve on top of the...
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Shun DM0764 Classic 7-Inch Rocking Knife

A hit as a Birthday present
Got this for my son's (a budding Chef) birthday. He was pleased with the gift and as I've seen him use it, he seems to like it a lot. I'm more conversant with hunting knives, but the look and feel of the knife is first rate. It was well packaged. Altogether a great first impression.
Nice knife, requires practice
Like a Shun, great knife. I've always used other methods to chop vegetables so it took some practice to get it right.
junk
not so sharp at all, handle are too kind of small, i do have a small to mid.size hands,no a great cleaver and anything, should be discontinue pretty soon i think
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Shun TDM0742 Premier Nakiri Knife, 5.5-Inch

SHUN PREMIER GENERALLY (ZOMBIE DEFENSE APPROVED)
BOTTOM LINE
Shun Premier Knives are made with the same technique as traditional samurai swords. After months of moderate use on the toughest items, my Shun Premier knife hasn't dulled, chipped, scratched, or otherwise marred its initial perfect finish. I know what I want daily in the kitchen and by my side in the Zombie apocalypse. However, consider looking for a better price elsewhere.

USES
Nakiri knifves are vegetable knives used by professionals, with a straight blade edge suitable for cutting all the way to the cutting board without the need for a horizontal pull or push. This knife allows you to control the width of your slices more accurately, if you know how to use it. However, this isn't a general use knife, with no sharpened tip, and isn't recommended for cutting through bone, etc.

SHARPNESS AND STRENGTH
I use this knife for cutting through the toughest things, like pineapple. Cutting through the outside of a pineapple is like cutting...
Awesome vegetable knife
I have been on the hunt for a new knife for a while, having got hooked on the Global GS5 years ago and wanting a second similar knife for the kitchen for busy days.

Recently I have been reading a lot about various knife makes, European and Japanese, ceramic and steel, and got pointed in the direction of Wusthof- a mid-range German knife with good reviews that compare it favourably with much more expensive Japanese knives like Global, Shun, etc. however I wasn't at all happy with the Wusthof santoku knife I tried so I continued looking and finally took the plunge and bought the Shun Nakiri. I live in the UK and Amazon.com had the best price, even after delivery and import costs, for this knife- the equivalent of around $150. It arrived this afternoon and I got it out and gave it a go. Immediately it is a huge improvement over the Wusthof and maybe slightly better than the Global it was bought to offer an alternative to. Needless to say I am over the moon. I don't mind paying...
Sharp knife Excellent for Vegetables and more
I own the Shun chinese cleaver and this is an awesome addition. The finish of the Premier knives is beautiful and functional (prevents things from sticking to the side after cutting).

I still can't get over how sharp this knife is. It makes prep work effortless and fine details easy. I have been using it for over two months almost exclusively.
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Shun DM0718 Classic 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Ground Knife

Sharp, very very sharp, but not a true santoku
I should start by saying this is not a true santoku. The reason I say this is because the edge has a considerable rocker to it (curve), unlike the traditional and much flater santoku blade. In fact, the rocker is much closer to the shape of a regular chef's knife. The good news is that this means people accustomed to western chef's knives can jump right into this knife. The bad news? If you're used to a flater santoku this knife will not chop as much (since less of the blade is in play) and it's a little harder to use this blade to scoop the things you've just cut. If you like to rock-and-chop, this knife will do it better than any other santoku. If you like to drop-chop, then this knife isn't going to get quite as long a chop. I like both, so I'm quite happy the knife can perform both jobs.

As advertised, this knife comes with one of the sharpest factory edges you could ever ask for. So far the edge holds up extremely well, a few stroke on the steel and knife edge...
Great knife and very sharp
I've been reading a lot about Santoku granton edge knives lately and decided to get one. All my knives are from Kershaw Shun line and I'm very happy with them, so I bought this one to add to my collection. First impression on opening the box "WOW this thing is BIG." I didn't think I'd be able to use this knife because I have small hands and the balance felt off. So it sat in its nice presentation box for a while. I finally decided to use it and almost took couple of fingers off. It's an extremely sharp knife and my other Kershaws weren't this sharp. It did take some getting used to, but now I love this knife. I don't use it every day, but if I need to do a lot of slicing and chopping I take it out. It gets the job done much quicker than my other knives and is a pleasure to use. Almost no pressure is required to cut, just let the knife fall and it cuts all the way down to your board. This knife requires all of your attention on it, otherwise you'll seriously hurt yourself...
My Best Kitchen Knife
This review is for the Santoku with scallops. This is the best kitchen knife that I have gotten. I have Kasumi, Kyocera ceramic, Henckles, plus some Japanese sashimi knives. This is the sharpest knife that I have gotten from the factory. It is far sharper than my ceramics.

I first saw the knife being used in a knife class in a cooking school.

The scallops work very nicely to prevent tomato slices from sticking to the blade. One of the ways that I know a knife is sharp is how it cuts into the skin of a tomato. It takes almost no force with the Shun. You can just pull it and the weight of the blade cuts into the tomato!

As mentioned before, the handle is for right handers and feels really good. I have never gotten used to the real chef way of grasping the blade between the thumb and index finger. If you do it this way, the handle shape doesn't make much of a difference.

This is the first santoku blade that I have gotten. I like the depth, but...
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Shun Reserve ND0700 Paring Knife, 3.5-Inch

Exceptional blade, mediocre handle construction
I struggled between three and four stars on this knife. When I first bought it, it was easily the best knife that I have ever owned. Ever. I have other Shun knives, but this one was exceptional.

The blade is beautiful and very sharp - sharper than any of the other Shun knives that I have. The weight and feel is outstanding. I always cut my apples with paring knives, and this one did better and felt better than my Shun Premier paring knife - which was the best knife that I had used prior to this.

I was totally excited to give this five stars...until last night. What's not shown in the product picture is that there is a red layer of some material between the PakkaWood handles on each side and the metal tang. When mine arrived, the red material in one small section was splintered, but no big deal. What I noticed last night, though, was that the metal tang was exposed over most of the length of the handle on one side because the red material had apparently...
Great knife, but too delicate for normal human beings.
I bought this paring knife for my wife and the first time she used it, the tip broke off. The seller said this was not a common problem and promptly shipped a replacement. Within a week, the tip on the second knife was gone. I suppose this could be due to improper usage, although this has not happened with any other knife (including paring knives) my wife has owned over the last 23 years. I'm guessing it might be fine for a properly trained chef who never makes a mistake, but it is much too delicate for a normal cook. Another observation I have about Shun knives in general (my wife has a Shun chef's knife also) is that the edges are much more subject to damage than, say, a Wusthof or Henckels. Shuns also seem to need more frequent sharpening. Yes, I am aware chefs sharpen their knives frequently, but there's that problem of what professionals do. Although my wife loves these knives overall, they just don't seem suited to regular folks who have not been trained in proper usage and...
Good Blade - Subpar Handle
We purchased the Shun Reserve Paring Knife as a Christmas treat for ourselves. As a man I really liked the beefy handle and the western-style grip. My wife loved the sharpness of the blade. She said she could lay the knife on veggies and let gravity cut them. The length of the knife is 7 13/16 inches. The grip from the bolster to the end of the handle measures 4 inches. The laser etching on the blade gives it a cool look and the nickel/stainless steel makes for easy care.

Now to my concerns. After only 3 weeks of use, the wood inlays which sandwich the tang began to splinter and separate from the knife. Leaving valleys between the tang and prominent charcoal wood pieces of the handle. This exposes the edge of the tang and makes for an annoying little skin gripper when using the knife. My recommendation would be to lose the red inlays and make the handle out of two solid pieces on each side of the tang.

I would like to conclude by saying we have other Shun knives...
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Shun Reserve ND0700 Paring Knife, 3.5-Inch

Exceptional blade, mediocre handle construction
I struggled between three and four stars on this knife. When I first bought it, it was easily the best knife that I have ever owned. Ever. I have other Shun knives, but this one was exceptional.

The blade is beautiful and very sharp - sharper than any of the other Shun knives that I have. The weight and feel is outstanding. I always cut my apples with paring knives, and this one did better and felt better than my Shun Premier paring knife - which was the best knife that I had used prior to this.

I was totally excited to give this five stars...until last night. What's not shown in the product picture is that there is a red layer of some material between the PakkaWood handles on each side and the metal tang. When mine arrived, the red material in one small section was splintered, but no big deal. What I noticed last night, though, was that the metal tang was exposed over most of the length of the handle on one side because the red material had apparently...
Great knife, but too delicate for normal human beings.
I bought this paring knife for my wife and the first time she used it, the tip broke off. The seller said this was not a common problem and promptly shipped a replacement. Within a week, the tip on the second knife was gone. I suppose this could be due to improper usage, although this has not happened with any other knife (including paring knives) my wife has owned over the last 23 years. I'm guessing it might be fine for a properly trained chef who never makes a mistake, but it is much too delicate for a normal cook. Another observation I have about Shun knives in general (my wife has a Shun chef's knife also) is that the edges are much more subject to damage than, say, a Wusthof or Henckels. Shuns also seem to need more frequent sharpening. Yes, I am aware chefs sharpen their knives frequently, but there's that problem of what professionals do. Although my wife loves these knives overall, they just don't seem suited to regular folks who have not been trained in proper usage and...
Good Blade - Subpar Handle
We purchased the Shun Reserve Paring Knife as a Christmas treat for ourselves. As a man I really liked the beefy handle and the western-style grip. My wife loved the sharpness of the blade. She said she could lay the knife on veggies and let gravity cut them. The length of the knife is 7 13/16 inches. The grip from the bolster to the end of the handle measures 4 inches. The laser etching on the blade gives it a cool look and the nickel/stainless steel makes for easy care.

Now to my concerns. After only 3 weeks of use, the wood inlays which sandwich the tang began to splinter and separate from the knife. Leaving valleys between the tang and prominent charcoal wood pieces of the handle. This exposes the edge of the tang and makes for an annoying little skin gripper when using the knife. My recommendation would be to lose the red inlays and make the handle out of two solid pieces on each side of the tang.

I would like to conclude by saying we have other Shun knives...
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Shun DM0761 Classic 7-Inch Flexible Fillet Knife

SHUN CLASSIC FLEXIBLE FILLET 7"
This new SHUN CLASSIC flexible fillet 7", works great, with all kinds, of fish . the flexibility of the blade, helps to get the cut , down to the bone, for efficient, non wasteful, knife work. The Japanese AUS8A steel in the blade , and the fact that the blade is not Damascus coated ,give the knife a flexibility and strength ,for the long haul. I love the way it feels in my hand. It takes ,only a few strokes, on the SHUN steel, to get it back to razor sharp , after many uses. I give this knife my highest recommendation , for Flexibility , blade strength . and quality of steel, used in blade. I hope this review ,helps you make an informed buying decision.
shun
I'm a big fan of Shun....but not this knife, it was too flexible. You can bow it with your little finger. And get a "tin" ring out of it when you let it go.

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Shun TDM0727 Premier Santoku Knife, 5-1/2-Inch

Great knife
This knife is the only knife I use. It feels good in the hand and it cuts, dices and chops without effort. Be careful because it is very sharp, which takes some getting use to.
Awesome knife
I bought this knife for my boyfriend for Christmas. He's a chef and all I hear day in and day out after work is how much he loves it! I've never actually gotten to use it but I trust his opinion!! :)
Shun knives can't be beat...
My wife, kitchen marvel, told me for years that Shun knives are perfect for cooks. Bought her one...then two...then three....and for our next anniversary! maybe four.!!! She loves 'em...!!!
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Shun Pro 3-Piece Boxed Asian Chef Set

Fantastic Sub $400 knives + review from professional chef
This is a fantastic set of knives. I bought them for my wife. We enlisted the help of a professional chef to compare these Shun knives with the Masahiro MV-H 10 inch chef's knife. To find the full review with videos of the two knives facing off (there's also a video of the Shun 1000/6000 grit whetstone) just Google "TrekAdvisor Shun" and it should come up.


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Shun Reserve ND0718 Hollow-Ground Santoku Knife, 7-Inch

I love this knife and use it more than any other
I bought this knife because of the SG-2 microcrystalline steel. I am truly surprised at the beauty of this knife. Getting past the beauty, this knife does everything it is supposed to. It glides through vegetables with ease. I found the edge was ready to touch up after one month (most of my German knives require touch weekly or more often. I used a leather strop with 1 micron polycrystalline diamond paste. Just a few passes restored the edge to factory sharp. This knife is low maintenance, easy to use, and a pleasure to own. While this quality of knife is not for everyone, those who enjoy slicing vegetables, even to paper thin slices, will love this knife for the rest of their lives.
The most beautiful knife in my arsenal sharp as a razor and the price was sooo sweet i just couldn't resist thanks!!!!!!!
the price and quality of this shun sano was awesome i love it . this is my new go to knife without a doubt. no ?????????????? about it!!!!!!!
My most used kitchen knife
I use this as my main general purpose knife for just about all veggies. I prefer this over the often recommended 9" or 10" knives, as I don't have a huge kitchen or workspace. Extremely sharp from the factory.
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Shun Classic Ultimate Utility 6 Knife Cutlery - Stainless Steel

It's a BUY
This is a fabulously nice, sharp knife. It is perfect for slicing smaller loaves of bread such as baguettes and narrow loaves, and you can certainly use it for just about any other task. Tomatoes for example: Just the weight of the knife and a very slight stroke will slice right through your tomato at your favorite thickness - and it does it without squeezing the tomato, meaning each tomato slice is perfectly uniform.

Something else that's unique about this knife is the sharpness. If you've read about Shun knives, you know they are sharpened at 16 degrees on each side, which is an angle significantly more acute than any Western knife. However, these knives with the scalloped edges are unique in that they are only sharpened on one side! This means they are TWICE as sharp as a typical Shun knife.

But how can they afford to do that? Won't the edge become dull that much easier/quicker?

No! That's because the edge is protected within the valleys of...


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Shun Premier Utility Knife, 6-1/2-Inch

One of the best knives I've owned
The Shun knives, in my opinion, are as good as they come. I have been cooking professionally for 19 years now as a certified licensed working chef. I teach culinary school and the most asked questions I get are about knives and which ones to buy. Through out most of my career I've used Messermeister knives which were great and held up for many years, but like most German knives, they don't hold their edge. The first time I held a Shun knife was at a supply store. Once I held it in my hand I had to have it. I highly encourage my students and my colleagues to give Shun knives a try for I assure them that they won't be disappointed.
Just wonderful
This knife is fantastic. It's not only beautiful but cuts like no other. I'm a huge Global knife fan but thought I would try the Shun just for comparison. It completely met and exceeded my expectations. It's very well balanced and fit nicely in my hand. I highly recommend this knife for anyone looking for a smaller utility knife with some style.
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BOTTOM LINE
Shun Premier Knives are made with the same technique as traditional samurai swords. After months of moderate use on the toughest items, my Shun Premier knives haven't dulled, chipped, scratched, or otherwise marred their initial perfect finish. I know what I want daily in the kitchen and by my side in the Zombie apocalypse. However, consider looking for a better price elsewhere.

SHARPNESS AND STRENGTH
I have used other Shun Premier knives for cutting through the toughest things, like pineapple. The outside of a pineapple is as hard as wood, and my Santoku cuts through it with only gentle application of force - no sawing required. After months of use on only the tough stuff (I use different knives for pairing, poultry etc), this knife still hasn't dulled noticeably. Notice, this knife is a little small for use on pineapple, but I mention the pineapple as an example of how sharp Shun knives are generally.

BEAUTY
This knife is a thing of...
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