Shun Premier 5.5-inch Santoku; Top Performance in Smaller Kitchen Knife; Proprietary Steel, High-Performance Blade; Hammered Tsuchime Blade Finish; Walnut PakkaWood Handle; Handcrafted in Japan

I had read some negative reviews about it complaining about a dull blade, chips, cracks, etc. I would say it is a beautiful knife, razor sharp and well balanced in your hand. The edge is very sharp. A perfect blend of the handle and shaft has been achieved. There it does appear the knife might be quite brittle, so I wouldn't want to My last set of Japanese knives (different brand) lasted a couple of decades and I'm sure that they could last another 20 years with a little sharpening. A quick update Today is Wednesday, October 20, 2018 As I added commentary to my rating, I reduced it to two stars from five. I was concerned about the brittleness of the blade, especially This is because the metal has been hardened and tempered so that the blade is pretty fragile, particularly In using it with care, I have already chipped it on a few spots. As I paid $175 for it, it is not worth the amount of money I spent. I would not recommend it at this price. In addition to the blades described above, there are many options for less money with more robust blades.

Curtis KAY

| Jun 04, 2021

Since about 10 years ago, I have owned a full set of Shun Premier kitchen knives. Kitchen knives can't compare. I can't believe I have ever owned something so good. Taking care of them, keeping them clean, and ensuring full understanding of their purpose is important. It is important to know that these knives are made from a type of Damascus stainless steel, which is why they require such an extensive investment. My many years of owning stainless steel firearms taught me that stainless steel is a big fan of My experience has taught me that lightly oiling stainless steel is just as important as lightly oiling Every knife I use I wash right away after using it, dry it, and oil it with food grade oil, paying particular attention to the edge. Putting what I had just written into its block, I oriented it horizontally. No matter what block one uses, the edge of the knife should not rest on the block or touch anything when it is stored. There has never been one time when I put them in a As soon as I use them, I wash and dry them by hand and oil them. I have never had to sharpen them in all the years I have had It usually only takes me 30 to 60 days to dress them. It is also important to note that these knives are made in Japan, and have a different set of features than knives made in America or Europe. It is normal for the edge of Western knives to have an angle of about 23 degrees. Japan's knives have an edge grind of 17*, as do oriental knives. Due to the superior quality of the steel, this is only possible. Also of note is that Shun Premier knives are flat ground, both in terms of the bevel on the knife body and the final edge. Western knives have an edge that has been hollow ground, which, in my opinion, is easier to do, but more difficult to maintain. ** BACK TO THE MAIN POINT What is most important to understand is that even if you take a standard ceramic knife sharpener, say from Wall-Mart, it's still not good enough. The knife is damaged because Mart, which is set at *23* overall, uses it on an Asian knife with a 17* edge bevel. You will need to have the knife edge restored by a professional if you are not an expert knife sharpener. It is not my intention to present myself as an expert on everything knife related. The only reason why I am writing this is to let you know that I have been able to develop a regimen that works I enjoy cooking a lot with my Shun knives, which take a lot of the drudgery out of it. My experience has shown that they do a lot to make cooking enjoyable.

Bobby Bradley

| Mar 25, 2021

In the past year, I have owned this knife and initially rated it 5 stars across the board. We loved this knife, it was a joy to use, and we pampered it carefully, only honing it, never sharpening it. Cutting boards with soft edges, hand wash only, etc. Sharpening was free when I bought it, but is now $5 + shipping, not a problem there, but I knew it would be something I would use over once every decade, and an important consideration in my Despite the fact that every other knife in my kitchen passes The Paper Cutting Test, the Shun blade fails, and the Chinese $50 blade glides effortlessly through paper as I type this) My Shun blade is stuck in the block, remaining a paperweight, while a new $50 no-name blade found on Amazon is making laps around it, considering I can replace it again, as you can see in the picture below. Buy the 4 times as many Shun blades on Amazon for the same price, and you won't get the value It is real. What I expected, after having been factory sharpened, I found that the Shun I own is no longer a quality blade, and likely to end up forgotten in a drawer. You can find plenty of great blades for less on Amazon, but they won't last long. Shun is not a mythical creature. The colors of it appealed to my wife so she just bought it for her a 20 dollar "Pioneer Woman Wildflower Whimsy 20 Piece Set" with seven knives for $20. There is not a single knife in the bunch which is not sharper than a factory sharpened I have never had such a complete 180-degree change of heart on a brand before. If your sharpeners are more useless then the cheapest black blades, there's no point in buying your product. Friday can sell them, but I can't recommend them for any purpose to anyone.

Raelynn Patterson

| Jul 03, 2021

There are some people who cannot handle knives It has been reported that this knife chips easily in a few reviews. This group of idiots needs to be corrected. During that time. It is important to remember that Japanese knives are made with high-quality and specific types of steel, so they will resist breaking when cut into frozen bone or chicken. A knife meant to do this kind of work is not meant to break or chip. During that time. Despite the fact that the product is so good, I I consider it an excellent addition to my collection and can't imagine having another tool like it. People with little or no education trying to saw through trees with it should not listen to their advice.

Kadence Best

| Jun 30, 2021