I purchased a single Calphalon knife (the 7″ Santoku) from a local store to try this brand, as I had not used it before. I LOVED the Santoku knife, and even though it’s recommended that you sharpen the knives before each use, I did not do it, just to see how long it would hold its edge. The one knife past the test w/flying colors, only having to sharpen once every 6 or 7 uses. So, I decided to purchase the complete set. I’ve had the set now for about a month, and I’m here to tell you that I’ve had to sharpen each and every knife EVERY TIME before I use them. The knives work wonderfully, when they are sharpened, but they DO NOT hold the edge for more than a single use. Needless to say, I am disappointed. The set is very attractive and it will look great on your counter, but be prepared to sharpen, sharpen, sharpen…

List Price: $ 188.00

Price: $ 148.95

Product Description
You will find yourself reaching again and again for our beautiful chef’s knife. It is the perfect all-purpose knife for chopping and slicing your way through both meat and vegetables. Elegant and beautiful, the Shun Premier line of knives are unlike any knives you’ve owned. Featuring layered Damascus steel for strength, the hand-hammered finish (known as ‘tsuchime’ in Japanese) lends not only to the beauty, but creates the hollow-ground feature that reduces knife-drag and prevents food from sticking to the blade. The gorgeous Pakkawood handles in walnut finish are both sleek and stylish, and are shaped to fit the palm of your hand in a variety of secure and comfortable grips. The Shun logo is embossed on the endcap, making these knives beautiful in and out of the knife block. Incredibly thin, sharp blades, stylish finishing details and created in the Japanese styling that Shun is famous for, you know your Premier line of knives will work just as hard as you do in your kitchen, and be around for generations to come. Hand washing recommended; limited lifetime warranty.

Feature

• 8-Inch chef’s knife; the perfect all-purpose knife for chopping and slicing both meats and vegetables
• Features layered Damascus steel with a striking, hand-hammered finish (known as ‘Tsuchime’ in Japanese)
• Hand-hammered finish reduces drag when cutting, keeping foods from sticking to the knife blade
• Premium pakkawood handle nestles comfortably into the curves of the palm and allows for a variety of comfortable and secure grips
• Dishwasher safe; hand washing and air drying recommended; limited lifetime warranty

Shun Premier Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch

Magnetic Knife Storage Disks, Shun Bamboo – Set of 3

Keeping the knives you utilize most handy and within effortless reach, the Shun bamboo magnetic knife storage