Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife with Scallops Description:

This stunningly beautiful line of cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times.

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7238 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 8-inch
• Brand: Shun
• Model: DM0719
• Dimensions: 1.00″ h x 3.20″ w x 15.40″ l, .65 pounds

Features

• 8-inch Japanese Chef’s knife; ideal for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing
• Precision-forged stainless-steel blade; scalloped edge prevents food from sticking
• Clad with16 layers of stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus look
• Durable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; comfortable offset steel bolster
• lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan

Customer Reviews:

Shun Knives are Beautiful, Elegant, and the Sharpest around
Shun knives are beautiful creations period. Since I’m Asian, I love the tradition look and feel of this Japanese knife. I love the beauty of the blade and the dark, polished, Pakkawood handle. The unique “D”-shaped, Wood handles are preferable. The shape fits my hand perfectly, and the wood does not get slippery when wet – providing a very secure hold. The steel is of utmost quality and sharpness. Do not put this blade into any old electric knife sharpener! Electric knife sharpeners are made to put one angle on any blade. These blades come with a 16 degree angle and you don’t want to be changing that angle. There are electric knife sharpeners that can sharpen these knives, but you’ll have to do some research and find out which ones can be a fit with these knives. I prefer to hone with a sharpening steel and manually sharpen with a stone if necessary (and I don’t see it being necessary to touch it to a stone any time soon). The blade is sharp straight off the factory and as Alton Brown says – it’s the sharpest straight out of the factory edge as he’s ever seen.

These knives are more expensive than most, but I think it’s definitely worth it. To have the sharpest, most beautiful knife around – it’s no contest. If you are on a budget, build your collection slowly. It’s been said that there are only 3 knives that are the absolute basics for any kitchen: A 8″ Chef’s Knife (or some kind of similar, large-ish chef’s knife), a Paring Knife, and a Long Serrated blade for cutting bread and larger items. I would add a thin utility knife and a boning knife to that list next. Then I would add those “in-between” sizes as I get more money flow in. =)

If you plan on spending any time in the kitchen, good kitchen knives are a definite must. Preparation is the bulk of cooking and when you have good knives, it cuts down on the danger of cutting yourself, it adds pleasure to the work, and it cuts down on prep time. Knives are also a very personal choice and it’s best to at least go to a store and try it out for yourself first. Shun Knives are designed by the Japanese, so remember – it’s designed for small hands. This makes it fit most women’s hands perfectly, but I’ve heard of guys with larger hands not like it so much and going back to the German knives. So definitely try it out. It’s a personal thing, it needs to fit you.

Why spend so much money on a knife? Well, if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and you almost always have to bust out a knife to prep a meal from scratch – why not use the best? Why spend that time with items that you love and brings you pleasure to use? Many times, it’s the small things that brings us the most pleasure in life, and I consider my Shun knives as one of those things. Having something so beautiful and yet so sharp and perfect – it makes my time cooking just that much more enjoyable.

Another good thing to know is that although the Shun Knives are usually offered for right-handers, you can get these knives for left-handers. You just need to find the guys who stock and sell those ones as they are less known, and less common.

Very Good Knife
I have an 8 inch Global Chef’s Knife and a Wusthuf 6 inch, but both especially the global has a small handle for my big hands. So I tried other knieves and for sure Shun was THE Knife. The “D” shaped handle is great. The blade is just amazing. It cuts through anything so easily and needless to mention you sharpen it by just a couple strokes. A sales person at William Sonoma told me that Shun uses more carbon in making the steel for the blade as the resukt a bit softer steel, and that is why you can sharpen it easier. I bought this knife with scallops cuz I wanted to avoid the sticking vegetables to it when I chop quickly, but I later heard, the blade’s texture (without the scallops) would do the same job. So I am not sure if you really need it with scallops. In that case, if that is the case, Amazon has this package deal with Chef’s, pairing and a couple other pieces for $200. I would have definitely bought that deal if I knew about it beforehand. So as Jacques Pepin says: “Happy Cooking.”

Great knife
This is a great knife. Very sharp and functional. I particularly like the shape of the handle and the way it fits my hand. I never thought I’d pay this much for a kitchen knife but it should last a lifetime.

Amazon.com Review
A member of the stylish Shun Classic line, this multipurpose chef’s knife comfortably handles any kitchen cutting need from chopping to mincing, dicing, and slicing. Featuring a blade measuring 8 inches in length, this tool finishes with a sharp point. Scalloped detailing along the knife’s cutting edge creates air pockets during use to prevent food from adhering to its sides and maximize cutting efficiency.

Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Using technologically advanced processes, a VG-10 “super steel” core is clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. The Damascus detailing not only enhances the knife’s aesthetic appeal, it also prevents morsels from sticking and avoids crushing or damaging foods. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. The knife includes a lifetime warranty. – Amy Arnold

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Over the past few years, the fast pace of improvement in living standards and the concept like spending weekends or outing with friends has opened the wide scope of various eating outlets. Not too long ago the ratio of fine restaurants in the market was very limited; as a result many people didn’t’ have many options to enjoy dinning outside from home in restaurants. However, if we look at the current scenario, these days’ markets are bombarded with many elegant and decorated restaurants that feature open kitchens. 

A restaurant can be considered as a catering entity where different aspects like cooking and serving play equal roles. You cannot make an error by highlighting to one and disregarding the other. Flawless service and superb ambiance have to go along with a tasty food. As a result, in a restaurant kitchen having the right restaurant accessories for the job has become very crucial. In fact, it can mean the difference between success and failure of a restaurant business. Today there are various restaurant accessories and items available in the market, but one essential item that gained and can be considered to be most important is knife and cutlery sets. A good knife and cutlery set can make a big difference. They can help in the preparation of any food item much faster and may even reduce the time required for preparation. Apart from all this, restaurant knives can also make the overall experience of preparing a meal much more fun. 

Today various types of restaurant knives are available that feature different blade designs. Here is just a small selection of most widely-used knives featuring different styles of blade:

1) Serrated Edge- Serrated blade knife tears as well as cut. This type of knife is highly suitable for soft foods such as cucumbers or tomatoes and even best suited for cutting hot meats (carvery) and bread.

2) Turning Knife- This short-blade turning knife has a downward-pointed hooked end designed for easy turning of vegetables.

3) Scalloped Edge- This is yet another important long thin knife that features a scalloped edge. This type of knife is mostly used in a restaurant to cut very thin slices of cold meats.

4) Fish Filleting Knife- This is a thin, slender and slightly flexible blade, perfect for the filleting of primarily flatfish. Definitely, a good set of knives is the groundwork for any restaurant kitchen. It is simply not feasible to produce finer meals that may strike and delight customers in a restaurant. Just in case, if you use ill-suited knives, or poor quality knives, you are only making things harder for chef in the kitchen. 

Indeed, it would be a big mistake to spend a day in a restaurant kitchen without a knife. Most of the cooking activities in a restaurant kitchen begin and end with a knife, so when you buy this item make sure you choose them for excellent quality. In addition to this, look for cutlery that is functional and corrosion free and ergonomically designed. If you can’t find everything in your chosen cutlery set or knife, don’t be nervous and buy a wrong product. Choose the right knife for your restaurant kitchen and enjoy the right value for your money.