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Ken Onion by Shun 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Ken Onion by Shun 8-Inch Chef's Knife

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Brand: Shun
Category: Kitchen

List Price: $250.00
Buy New: $194.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 27 reviews
Sales Rank: 23161

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 13 x 1 x 3

MPN: DM0500
Model: DM0500
EAN: 4901601417111
ASIN: B0007IR2MO

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Features:
  • 8-inch Shun Ken Onion chef's knife
  • Crafted of forged VG-10 stainless steel with Damascus styling
  • Ergonomic shape by knife designer Ken Onion releases arm tension and provides optimal safety
  • Strong, beautiful Pakkawood handle resists moisture and maneuvers exceptionally well
  • comes with wooden holder and gift box
Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
An absolute triumph in cutlery design, master knife maker Ken Onion crafted this piece to feel just like a natural extension of the hand. Utilizing ultra-hard VG-10 stainless steel clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side, this stunning knife boasts a total of 33-layers for an unequivocally sharp, curved blade bearing the beautiful striations unique to Damascus-style construction. The sleek riveted handle is resin-infused wood, raised for unrivaled comfort and control. Lifetime warranty.

Amazon.com Review
Creating a new trend for knife design, this Shun chef's knife by Kershaw introduces some clever innovations for effortless yet accurate handling. The 8-inch Damascus blade features a generous tip, curved cutting edge, and wide surface area to easily handle any number of food prep tasks. The specially contoured bolster balances the blade while also releasing arm tension, smoothing movements, and maintaining optimal safety--perfect for a busy home chef. With forged VG-10 stainless-steel construction, the knife resists corrosion and rust and maintains an extremely sharp edge for years of use.

Adding strength and beauty, the Pakkawood handle casts a deep, warm glow as it displays a lovely line that invites the home cook to pick it up again and again. The reward is a well-balanced, highly maneuverable tool that feels wonderfully at home in the hand without slipping or rubbing. This versatile knife was created by Ken Onion, one of the world's top knife designers. A wooden holder suspends the knife just above the long base so it won't dull the blade. The set comes in a handsome gift box. --Kara Karll

Customer Reviews:   Read 22 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars A Great Knife with One Exception   June 10, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have a complete (over 20 piece) set of Wusthof Classics and I really thought that they were the best, until I received this knife as a Christmas gift. Absolutely great! It is very sharp, holds an edge well and is a dream to handle. The only problem that I've had with it is that the blade has stained slightly. I should be able to have a professional knife shop take the stains off, but I never had this problem with my other knives. Overall a fine knife and I plan to buy more, even though I have more chef knives that any one man should.




1 out of 5 stars poor review   April 28, 2008
 1 out of 7 found this review helpful

The product is fine but the handiling of the delivery and your responses to a loyal client were unacceptable and the item was bought as a gift and arrived 2 weeks after the date. This unfortunately was my last ever transaction with Amazon as while the product comes from a third party, You are responsible for the trade. Please erase me from all your data bases. Nimrod Fachler


5 out of 5 stars Amazing Knives   October 19, 2007
I have been using the Ken Onion (Shun) 8 inch Chef's Knife, Santoku, and Paring Knife for about three months. I have twenty-five years experience as an avid home cook and 20 assorted forged Henkels, Wustoff and Lamson knives.

Since purchasing the Ken Onion knives they are almost the only knives I reach for anymore. They are remarkably sharp and remain that way longer than any of my other knives. I am surprised by the entries that state they are hard to keep sharp. I find that they respond better to a couple passes on my sharpening steel then the European knives. When I get to the point of needing to do anything more than minor straightening of the edge I will buy a Chef's Choice sharpener. While they currently have one designed for Asian knives, they are rumored to have a new Asian sharpener coming out soon that will have one stage for fine sharpening and another for polishing.


5 out of 5 stars My favorite knife without a doubt   August 6, 2007
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have full collections of F. Dick, Wusthof Classic and Global knives. I have one Shun knife -- the 8-Inch Chef's Knife and it is my knife of choice. This knife's ergonomically designed handle fits nicely in my (man sized) hand. I strongly prefer a curved blade to the Santoku-style straight blades. I find a 10-Inch chef's knives too big for many cutting tasks. This 8-Inch knife is heavier than many other 8-Inch knives - including other Shuns.

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.

The only minor complaint I have with this knife is that it doesn't fit into a standard knife block; however, it does come with its own cool looking stand. This is an expensive knife but it should last a lifetime if cared for properly (e.g. wash and dry it promptly after use). I wouldn't even consider putting any of my chef's knives in a dishwasher no matter what the manufacturer says.



5 out of 5 stars Love it   July 30, 2007
Attractive & razor sharp. The knife most used in our kitchen. Some may find the handle to be a bit small.

Highly recommended!

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