Shun Classic 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Ground
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Shun Classic 7-Inch Santoku Hollow Ground
Customer Review: Simply the best Santoku. Sharp and beautiful.
Summary: 5 Stars
After thoroughly reviewing all the forums, reviews, and recommendations I could find on quality santoku knives, this is the one I chose, and I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER.
In rough order, taking many factors into consideration, I would rate the major santoku knives:
1. Shun 7" Santoku with Hollow Ground Edge
2. Misono UX10 Santoku Knife
3. Wusthof Classic Ikon Santoku 7" with Hollow Ground Edge
4. Global G-48 7" Santoku With Hollow Ground Edge
The Damascus Steel of the Shun line of knives is quite simply the most beautiful knife blade you will see. A technology that traces back over a 1000 years, and legendary for its strength and beauty, it performs even better than it looks.
As for the sharpness of the blade, it is top notch out of the box, razor sharp. The blade itself is made of VG-10 steel which is the very best. It should last you a lifetime (literally) if taken care of properly - washed by hand, stored on a magnetic or wooden block, and sharpened properly.
The handle of the knife is also unique, and the quite simply, the best. Its D-shaped handle perfectly curves to the contours of your hand, and provides the perfect grip on the blade. Even when wet from preparing ingredients, your hand will not slip and your grip will be secure.
After purchasing the Shun Santoku and Sharpening Steel, I am certainly going to fill out the 3-knife chef set with a paring knife and a bread knife.
Customer Review: The Real Thing
Summary: 5 Stars
The Shun is the real thing: Insanely sharp, well-balanced, good in the hand and beautiful to look at. My favorite TV food personality, Alton Brown, recommends Shuns and, as usual, I find his advice on the mark. The construction of the knife is such that it wll retain its sharpeness and great appearance for a long, long time.
The shape of the Santoku is interesting and proves to assist in performing the various tasks to which we have put the knife. I am not so sure that the scallops on the blade do as much to shed slices as the manufacturer claims, but, so what? All other aspects of the knife are remarkable.
One note of caution, sort of, is that we use flexible plastic cutting mats and, in the course of cutting meat, my son cut through the mat without any extra effort. Bamboo cutting board coming up!
Customer Review: Primary kitchen knife
Summary: 4 Stars
The Shun Santoku is my primary knife in the kitchen, although sometimes I switch to my standard chef's knife. I appreciate the curved blade of the Shun which makes dicing easier than the traditional santoku blade, which is flat. I'm left-handed and have both the left-handed and right-handed Shuns. The knife handle orientation isn't a noticeable difference but maybe it's just me. The knife is sharp as heck...be careful! I use the Shun more than my Aritsugu's (Japanese hand forged knives); one thing, the Shun doesn't rust which is an advantage over the Japanese blades. Also, in my opinion, the Shun could use slightly more weight heft to it but it's still well-balanced. I'm very happy with it.Customer Review: Good Knife
Summary: 5 Stars
I've only had this a month but it is a good knife so far. Sharp enough to cut beef jerky with out much effort. It cuts tomatoes without squashing them. I always bought crappy knifes so I don't know how this rates against other chef knifes, but this is the last Chef knife that I intend to buy for a long time.Customer Review: Excellence
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best kitchen knife I've owned to this point, and I'm not sure that I can find something with this kind of balance and handling. The right-handed semi-round handle fits perfectly and with a comfort I wasn't sure I would get from a round handle. I don't think the handle design has gotten enough mention and respect from other reviewers and descriptions.
The sharpness at which this knife arrived is also a marvel. This is a knife to wield carefully and with precision. This is a knife that deserves a professional sharpening with regular use.
I recommend this knife to anyone that is tired of the J.A. Henkels, Chicago Cutlery and other substandard knife offerings at the mall and want a kitchen knife to be proud of.