Shun Classic 8" Kiritsuke Knife

I’m a regular home cook and this one of my favorite knives. It’s my go-to, replacing my 6” Wusstoff chef knife. I have an 8” Wusstoff that I use for cutting through thicker items but it’s a little too heavy for regular use. This Shun has the weight of my 6” chef, but in the 8” size. Some say it’ll take a while to get used to the kiritsuke style, but I found it was an easy transition from the chef.

My new go-to at work. It's so sexy, classy, elegant, and sharp as hell. Take care of it and it'll last a long long time

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I've gone through a few knife sets over the years, and I always found myself using only a couple of knives while the rest just sat in the drawer, gathering dust. It felt like I was paying for more than I needed, and honestly, it was frustrating. Then I came across this knife, and it completely changed my perspective. This knife is hands down the best I've ever used. From the moment I held it, I could feel the difference in quality. It’s perfectly balanced, with a comfortable grip that makes it easy to handle, whether I’m slicing, dicing, or chopping. The blade is very sharp and cuts through everything effortlessly, from tough vegetables to delicate herbs. It has made my time in the kitchen such a pleasure. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that sometimes, less is more. Instead of buying an entire knife set where half of the knives go unused, investing in a high-quality knife that you’ll actually use every day is worth every penny. This knife has become my go-to for almost every kitchen task, saving me time and making the whole process of preparing meals a pleasure rather than a chore. I highly recommend investing in this knife. It’s versatile, reliable, and has completely streamlined my cooking experience. This knife is truly all you need!

A dream knife. A cross between a nakiri and chef knife. It’s well balanced and feels great in hand. The handle is perfect. This knife looks amazing. It’s easy to use. The slicing capabilities of this knife is tremendous… super thin slices or intricate cuts. The blade size is just right. It’s easy to clean and stays sharp. Excellent value. I purchased a Nakiri and utility knife from this same line. I highly recommend this quality knife.

Shun is well known for producing quality knives. I was impressed with the company itself before I decided to purchase the Shun 8" classic. The blade came well packaged. There's something about the simple sleek look of the box that screams excitement. The blade itself is beautiful. The damascus layering is quite clear. It's not etched. This is Shun.. It is indeed folded and forged. The blade is wicked sharp out of the box. Seriously. You can remove the covering, give it a quick rinse and go to work. It's light weight and fast. Even my wife comparing my western chef knife could tell the difference. Another review mentioned it chipping upon cutting a semi frozen piece of chicken. This is not a meat cleaver or a $10 aluminum knife were you can beat it to hell. The sharpness comes from the fact that this blade is very hard. Which means it's by nature brittle. Western chef knives are not as hard so they can take more abuse. But they don't hold as sharp of an edge. Veggies, meats, fruit, fish, this blade will cut through with ease. My only complaint is the western style curve to rock the blade while cutting. It means nothing, just a traditional thing with me. Definitely a great gift for someone or a great addition to any kitchen!! Simply beautiful.

I have some nice kitchen knives but I had never truly splurged on a main chef's knife. Fast forward 5 months after buying this and I don't think I have used another one since (except for specific duty knives, pairing, bread, etc.). Out of the box = sharp, like dangerously sharp if you don't know how to cut well. It has held its edge well too. I've only had to do some basic honing. I'm worried about trying to use my stones with it because I doubt I can get it as sharp as the workshop in Japan did. Big thing to note about knives like this: they need to be maintained. Cheaper, stainless knives you can keep in your sink no problem. This you need to keep dry and occasionally oiled to keep it from getting rust stains or tarnish.

Ótimo produto

Lovely knife to use cuts so well, however the edges are fine and need to be looked after

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Ya tienes años que lo compré y aún está como el primer día

sharp, light, beautiful...but at this price, should've come with a protective sheath... And keep in mind, that it is not a good first knife, it's not a cleaver or a chopper and definitely not a pry bar...use it as if it were made of pretty sharp glace , and you'll be o.k...;o) and no dishwasher.