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Matthias Gattey
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
I own multiple knives from this set and this one by far feels the lightest and most cheap. Handle was falling apart as well.
Jeff lee
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
Great little knife. Shun are great quality for the price point. Good for beginners to professionals.
lezlee
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
Don't think I've ever had a "smaller" knife I've liked as much. I use it as both a utility & a paring knife. Love the squared handle so it rests on bowls, cups, etc. without falling off (the trend seemed to be rounded handles which I never liked). Very sharp too. All I ever use now are my chef's knife & this.
oRgaNic
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2023
Not my go-to as I’d hoped. I think I knew it might not be the most comfortable to hold and use by the pictures and that is the case. For the price it is not comfortable to hold. I have smallish hands and the handle doesn’t give enough material in a hand shaped hold.The blade is okay. Needs frequent tune-ups but that is expected and fine for this blade. No complaints about the blade.The design is just overall inconvenient. I suspected this so this is on me. Still looking.
Bryan K.
Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2022
Handle on the small side
Billy00932
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
My favorite knife in the kitchen. Incredibly sharp, sturdy, and well balanced.
Babies N Brews
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2021
Can’t say enough about Shun knives. They’re expensive but they are amazing. So sharp, good and comfortable grip.
Robert Leclerc
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2020
Shun knives are works of art and the aus10 steel is surprisingly strong.
Alexander Coon
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2020
great knife
BD_VA
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018
Great entry to Shun but if you are used to the Premier or Classic line, the handle might bother you. The knife is full tang and the tang is exposed in the handle on the top and bottom, it digs into your hand as you use it. It is as sharp as the premier line, but a LOT lighter. This does not have the same VG-MAX edge, so I am unsure of edge longevity. The shape of this knife is very useful and is truly a utility knife.
Josiah D. Abbott
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2017
Shun knives are quality
Kim Fischer
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
The knife arrived on time, in perfect condition. It is sharp and a pleasure to use.
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