Shun Ken Onion 3-Piece Knife Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ShunBrand: Shun
Model: KOS0300AZN
Color: Silver
Product features:
- This Ken Onion 3-piece set includes a 3-inch paring knife, 4-inch chef's knife, and 7-inch hollow-ground santoku
- VG-10 steel with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side of the blade; unique bolster with contour-curved thumb and forefinger rests reduces tension
- Slight patterning helps keep cut food from sticking to the blade; extra curve on blade allows for easier flowing motion across cutting board
- Packwood resin-impregnated hardwood handles are ergonomically designed for comfort and control; NSF certified for use in commercial kitchens
- Manufactured in Seki City Japan, the home of Shun knives; limited lifetime warranty; hand washing recommended
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Shun Ken Onion 3-Piece Knife Set
Customer Review: Expensive but worth it
Summary: 5 Stars
My first Shun knife was a Ken Onion by Shun 8-Inch Chef's Knife. I saw it at W&S but didn't handle it because it was in a case. If I actually held it, I would have bought it on the spot. These knives are ergonomically designed with a hefty handle the fits firmly in your hand. I have a bunch of kitchen knives including F. Dick, Wustoff, Globe and a few Shuns. (I used to be a chef but the hours killed me.) The Shuns are by far the best quality, sharpest and hold an edge the longest.
The Damascus-style steel is extremely sharp and holds its edge longer than my other knives and doesn't rust like true Damascus steel. When I do sharpen the knife, I use a Chef's Choice Professional Sharpener with excellent results. The purists out there contend that these knives need to be sharpened at an 18 degree angle and not the 20 degree angle of my sharpener. While a smaller angle produces a sharper edge, it doesn't last as long.
Although I primarily use a conventional curved blade 8"/10" chef's knives, I've been using the Santoku lately for smaller tasks. In my opinion, dicing vegetables is faster and easier with a Santoku. You need to be careful not to cut yourself because the Santoku handles a little differently.
Needless to say: These are strictly hand wash only. Don't even think about putting them in a dishwasher.
As these knives are heavier than other knives, you might want to see how they fit your hand before buying them.
I noticed another reviewer said the handles were loose on two knives and another said there were marks from the finishing grinder. I won't dispute their accuracy but that hasn't been my experience. I got these on the GB special so the two smaller knives were essentially free. The mid-sized knife is not that usefull so you should seriously consider Ken Onion by Shun 8-Inch Chef's Knife as a much better knife at a lower price.
Description of Shun Ken Onion 3-Piece Knife Set
Shun Knives by Kershaw are designed by Ken Onion, one of the worlds top knife designers. This Shun Ken Onion 3-piece set features our unique offset bolster design to fit your hand like a glove. The wider bolster is designed with contour curved thumb and forefinger rests to reduce tension while cutting. The extra curve on the blade allows for an easier flowing motion across the cutting board. You'll be slicing and carving like an expert with control and confidence. The knife is made of VG-10 steel and layered with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side of the blade. During the finishing process the layers are exposed creating a beautiful pattern that not only protects the VG-10 core, it simultaneously creates a blade surface that resists food sticking to it, a real time-saver for kitchen prep. Combine all of these features with the sharpest Japanese edge available, and you have perfection. This set includes the following three Shun Ken Onion knives: 3-inch Paring knife DM0516, 4-inch Chef's knife DM0510 and the 7-inch Hollow-Ground Santoku knife DM0517. Manufactured in Seki City Japan, the home of Shun knives.Boxed Chef Sets
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