Great but flawed
Super sharp, comfortable to use, lightweight, great looking, very happy until... used the knife to cut tomatoes which stained the stainless steel blade.
Not sure if this is normal, or if the blade is faulty. The stains look like water marks but conventional cleaning does not remove them. I'm dissapointed because the knife is only a week old and I handwash soon after every use.
Suggestions for stain removal are most welcome, as I love the look of this knife.
Amazing
This is one amazing Chef's knife.
Just keep in mind, that is VERY sharp.
I could not live without this knife.
I've cooked with this knife for two years now, as the sous chef in a restaurant. It's really the work horse of my kitchen; I probably use it twice as much as any other knife. Before the Shun, I used a Henckel set, which were perfectly adequate, but now when I pick up my Henckel 8" it feels blunt and a little unwieldy.
The Shun came out of the package with an incredible edge, and with proper care it keeps that edge for a long time. This knife is pretty easy to keep razor sharp if you steel it regularly. It does hard vegetables like turnips and rutabagas with a lot less pressure than other knives I've used, and it does regular dicing very quickly. I found that the curve on the blade was nicely suited to my chopping style, not too ... Read More
When you find the right knife, you know it.
I took a chance in buying this knife, first, because of the expense, and second, the purchase was sight unseen (which I wouldn't recommend anyone doing at this price point). I'm happy and relieved it paid off! I've been having a lot of trouble finding a knife with a comfortable grip, and therefore having some trouble holding the knife properly and consistently for long periods of time. I settled last year for a Santoku from Henckels, which I still really like, but it just wasn't, you know, *it*. The first time I grasped the Shun out of the box, it just fit -- it was like it was made for my hand. It almost dares me to hold it incorrectly. I'm still adjusting to losing the smooth and easy food release of the Santoku blade, but, the trade ... Read More
My right hand
Having a knife that fits your hand and is balanced makes prep a snap. The angle and type of steel keeps it sharp and easy to keep sharp. The fact it looks good is a bonus...
