Review & Description

Calphalon KN5005.5V This ultra slim traditional Japanese boning knife is designed for cutting raw meat away from the bone, trimming surface fat, removing gristle and preparing thin cutlets. Compare the cost of whole chicken breasts to boneless skinless breasts and it’s easy to see-mastery of this Calphalon knife can save you lots of money at the supermarket. It can also save you calories if low fat cooking is your goal. Use the Calphalon boning knife to filet whole fish, prepare beautifully Frenched lamb chops or crown roasts, too. Features: -VG-1 Japanese steel for exceptional sharpness and ultimate edge retention -Damascus style blade clad with 33 stainless steel layers for distinctive style, exceptional rigidity and rust resistance -Traditional blade shapes enhanced for ease of use and precision -Integrated bolster design provides a secure, comfortable grip and offers increased control -Ergonomic poly-resign handle is contoured for comfort and well balanced for control and precision -Will not chip, crack or peel -Winner of the 2006 Housewares Design Award for innovative design in cutlery Specifications: -Dimensions: 5.5″ -Material: VG-1 Japanese steel -Not dishwasher safe; hand washing is recommended -Lifetime Warranty Read more

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Cooking Can Be Cathartic

Hey, everyone, and welcome to another episode of “Cooking Through The Pain”. I’m your host, Stacy McGillicuddy.

First off, viewers, I know you were all expecting me to show you how to make a fantastic Valentine’s Day dinner for your special someone today with the help of my boyfriend, Teddy. Well, that was before I found out he’d been cheating on me throughout our entire relationship with the random tramps and hussies he was meeting through various social networking sites. Looks like we’re cooking for one today! Sorry for the disappointment, but as I found when I caught him in bed with another woman this morning, life seems to be just chock full of the stuff, doesn’t it?

Instead, we’re going to make a nice healthy salad that I hope will make me feel better about myself after all the nasty things Teddy said about my waistline as he and his strumpet were fleeing my apartment. Why were they fleeing? Well, that’s because I was brandishing one of the knives from this Kai Shun Kaji Fusion 8 Piece Knife Set, the very same set we’ll be using today in our preparations. Let’s get started, shall we?

As you can see, I’ve lined up all my ingredients here on the counter. Today, just for fun, I’m going to use each vegetable to symbolize one of the many promises that were made during the course of my former relationship. For instance, this tomato represents the pretty words about commitment Teddy used to whisper in my ear when we’d hold each other in our arms. Notice how easily the 8” slicing knife cuts through that wonderful dream, leaving it in pieces on the cutting board. And these carrots which represent all those times he said he’d never do anything to hurt me? Watch how quickly that promise gets chopped up with the 8” Chef’s knife, just like Teddy’s lies chopped up my dignity and self-worth.

That’s because his deceptions… I mean, these knives are made with SG-2 powdered steel and clad with a true Damascus nickel alloy/stainless steel combination for an exceedingly sharp and smooth edge, long-lasting durability, and corrosion resistance. And the blunted nose blade of each knife makes it easy to scoop up all those shattered dreams and wishes… excuse me, VEGETABLES… and toss them into a bowl or even into the trash, just like Teddy did with my once joyful heart. Sure, the comfort of the downward-curved ambidextrous handle design and stability bump can make you feel much more confident in your relationship towards them, but watch out, ladies. Lies can cut you to the bone if you’re not careful. The knives, I mean. Yes.

Oh, look! It’s time to slice the onions! Remember your cutting technique when dealing with onions, everyone, to cut down on the tears. Just keep telling yourself you’re not going to cry for that lousy, pathetic excuse for an onion. Not for him, not for anybody.

Warranty: Lifetime Kai Shun

Features:

• Made with SG-2 powdered steel, an exotic powdered steel that’s hardened to 64 Rockwell (compared to the 56-58 Rockwell of most kitchen knives), resulting in an exceedingly sharp and smooth edge
• Clad with a true Damascus nickel alloy/stainless steel combination
• Nickel provides durability and stainless provides corrosion resistance
• Blade boasts the benefits of three kinds of metal, which contributes to overall sharpness, strength, and durability
• Stays sharp several times longer than even our fabulous Classic line
• Designed to maximize the glide of the blade across the cutting board, making it easy for chefs of any height to use without shoulder tension
• Blunted blade nose, like that of a Santoku, allows the cook to scoop chopped ingredients off of the board
• Ambidextrous handle design and stability bump on the lower portion of the handle provide maximum comfort and confidence while cutting
• Inner curve on each side of the bolster forms perfect thumb and index finger rests; widened bolster releases tension in forearm
• “Zero balanced” at the center point
• Handle is curved downward to more closely match the shape of the palm, eliminating gaps between the hand and the handle
• Handles are slightly elevated to allow for full contact between the knife and the cutting surface without the cook’s knuckles getting in the way
• Hand wash and dry recommended

Knifes:

• 3” Pairing KDM-0022
• 5” Utility KDM-0023
• 7” Hollow Ground Santoku KDM-0026
• 8” Chef’s KDM-0017
• 8” Slicing KDM-0024
• 9” Bread/Multi-Purpose Serrated Slicer KDM-0025
• Sharpening Steel
• Kai Shun Kaji Fusion 8 Piece Knife Set w/ Block
• Box

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In the box:

• 3” Pairing KDM-0022
• 5” Utility KDM-0023
• 7” Hollow Ground Santoku KDM-0026
• 8” Chef’s KDM-0017
• 8” Slicing KDM-0024
• 9” Bread/Multi-Purpose Serrated Slicer KDM-0025
• Sharpening Steel
• Knife Block

Shun is for Closers

Guess I won second prize in the sales contest. Thanks, Mitch and Murray.

And thanks, anonymous foulmouthed motivator guy. It would’ve been nice to get that Cadillac Eldorado, but at least I didn’t “win” third prize.

And the set is really nice: four Kai MH-700 Shun knives, with VG-10 Super Steel cutting cores inside 32 layers of stainless steel. I’m the kind of guy who likes having ten complete fingers, so the asymmetrical bolster and D-shaped handles feel right for me. This is the kind of knife set that you keep in your kitchen for years and years. Or in your desk, like I do. If that guy ever comes back to motivate us again, I’d love to show him just how nice they are.

Warranty: Lifetime Kai USA

Features:

• Rockwell hardness of 61 ensures that it takes and holds its edge longer
• Seamless, one-piece stainless-steel bolster, handle and end cap
• Sharp, flexible Damascus-patterned steel ensures that foods stick less during slicing
• VG-10 “Super Steel” cutting core clad with 32 layers of SUS410 stainless
• “D” shaped stainless-steel handles
• Asymmetrical bolster to provide proper finger placement
• Kasumi Method
• Simple elegance and easy care
• Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended
• NSF approved

In the box:

• 4 Kai MH-700 Shun Steel Series 4 Steak Knives
• Bamboo Case with Molded Lining (Bamboo case shade and case lining color may vary from picture)

• 4-3/8-inch Shun chef’s knife with ergonomic Ken Onion-designed handle
• Handcrafted in Japan of incredibly sharp, strong VG-10 steel
• Beautiful black Pakkawood handle provides tension-free control
• Damascus-style ripples on blade help release food for clean, swift chopping and slicing
• Wash by hand; lifetime warranty

Product Description
It began as a single knife, the Shu Ken Onion Chef’s Knife. But our customers demanded more. So we’ve expanded the series to include include all of the most wanted styles. This Shun Knife by Kershaw is designed by Ken Onion, one of the worlds top knife designers. The Shun Ken Onion series features the clad VG-10 blade made famous in our Shun line. But then the handsome, stick-resistant blade is combined with Ken Onion’s signature ergonomic handle design and the unique blade sweep found only in a Ken Onion knife. This patent pending design features a special angled curved bolster and specially shaped handle that fits perfectly in the hand, releasing all tension in your arm. The extra curve on the blade allows for an easier flowing motion across the cutting board. Combine all of this with the sharpest Japanese edge available, and you have perfection.Amazon.com Review
The smallest of the series chef’s knives, this 4-3/8-inch size combines Shun technology and a lusciously curved black handle by award-winning custom knife designer Ken Onion. Made of a hardwood-resin fusion known as Pakkawood, the handle is designed to be truly ergonomic in order to increase control and reduce fatigue during long stretches of chopping, mincing, and slicing. The Damascus-style ripples on the upturned blade create air pockets that release food quickly, allowing clean, swift use. Less daunting than the larger chef’s knives, and ideal for small tasks, the 4-3/8-incher makes a good Shun starter knife. Any chef would be honored to receive this beauty.

Shun knives, made in Japan by KAI (Kershaw Cutlery), are quite possibly the sharpest knives on the market. A Shun edge, formed to an acute 16-degree angle, won’t bend or waver due to the hardness of the VG-10 steel core used in its construction. Clad with 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel (16 on each side), the blade resists rusting and maintain its razor edge for a considerable time. Prized among chefs who value uniformly thin slices, a necessity in Japanese cuisine, Shun knives are covered by a lifetime warranty and should be washed and dried-carefully-by hand, then stored in a wooden block. –Ann Bieri

Shun Ken Onion 4 Inch Chef’s Knife