Shun Knife Set - Kitchen Knives

A Shun knife set is a great set of knives whether you are running a professional kitchen or a simple household kitchen. Chances are, you are looking for some quality, professional kitchen knives and cutlery and just don't know where to start or what to look for. There's a ton of quality knives out there on the market today and it's really easy to get confused, especially if this is your first time shopping for this sort of item, after all, aren't all knives created equal? I don't think so! Are some knives better than others? Which knife is the best? What makes a Shun knife set so special? Where do you buy a Shun knife set from? Follow along and let's take a look and find out!

When you get a Shun knife, you can count on quality. Shun has been producing superior quality knives for the better part of 90-years. These knives are precision forged and manufactured by Kai, a renowned blade maker, in Japan. Shun has been an innovative leader in the world of cutlery for some time now producing knives and blades with technology such as "Clad Construction", "The Cutting Edge", VG10 "Super Steel", SG-2 Powdered Steel, "Kasumi Method" and the "Honyaki Method". You can read more about each of these methods from the Kershaw Knives site.

The Shun Elite 7-Piece Knife Block Set is the culmination of when state-of-the-art steel construction forges together use the ancient art of Japanese samurai sword-making. Well, maybe not the set itself, but definitely the Shun Elite series knives. The blades on these Shun Elite knives are not only extremely sharp, but also very flexible just like the traditional blades from samurai swords. This sharpness and flexibility make the excellent for food preparation. The state-of-the-art steel construction comes into play in the middle of the blade actually forming a super-steel they call SG-2. There's a bunch of technical jargon behind the whole process of the new inner core, much too boring to go into it all here, you can read up more on it at the Shun site if you like or just google SG-2. The bottom line is that because of this core the blade will hold an edge longer than any other steel on the market. So if you're looking for sharp and tired of sharpening, this may be the set for you, and if you do need to give them a quick tune-up with the honing steel, they'll respond very quick.

If you're worried about the blades strength, they've actually added 2 layers of quality 410A stainless steel around this core to not only make them look beautiful but to also give them additional strength and protection. The handles on these knives are ergonomically designed from PakkaWood® that combines the beauty of hardwood with the strength of plastic.

What comes in this set:

• 7-piece Shun Elite set includes 6 tools and bamboo storage block
• 3-1/2-inch paring, 4-1/2-inch wide cook's, 8-inch chef's, 9-inch bread, honing steel, kitchen shears
• Handcrafted in Japan of incredibly sharp, strong SG-2 steel
• Beautiful black PakkaWood handles with decorative designs
• Wash by hand; lifetime warranty; gift-boxed

This is another very popular model for Shun Knives. Constructed from seamless stainless steel, the beauty of these knives are simply stunning. The Damascus-look is incredible, but, the good thing is they won't rust like the D-steel will. And the block that comes with this set for storage is made of bamboo, so for all you "green" lovers out there, this may be the set of kitchen knives that you are looking for.

All the sharp details:

• VG-10 stainless-steel is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side, producing a 33 layered rust-free Damascus-look.
• Block set includes; Paring Knife, 6-inch Chefs Knife, 10-inch Chefs Knife, Slicing Knife, Bread Knife, Sharpening Steel, Taskmaster Shears, and Bamboo Block
• Seamless one-piece stainless steel bolster, handle, and end cap.

One word of caution, be careful using this Shun knife block set, they are sharp right out of the box. They are addicting too, before long you'll find yourself looking for anything, any excuse to use them. Get ready, if you have an open kitchen and leave these out on the counter top for all to see, they'll quickly become a center-point of conversations. About the only thing you won't find here in a standard kitchen knife set is a utility knife, but with all the other knives you do get, I doubt you'll miss it much. If you do, you can always buy that piece separate.

The Shun Ken Onion Knife sets are absolutely professional-quality knives. Again with these knives, you can expect perfect, razor-sharp cutting edges and extremely comfortable grips straight from the factory and out of the box. With such good balance, very comfortable and secure grip, and it's razor-sharp edge, you will simply love cutting with these knives.

So why are they called "Ken Onion" knives? Nope, it's not some silly nickname or something and not because they can slice onions so well, it's because this Shun Knife series by Kershaw is designed by Ken Onion. Why should that matter? Oh maybe because he's one of the worlds top knife designers, that's all.

What you get in the Shun Ken Onion 3-Piece knife set listed just above to the right is:

• 3-inch paring knife, 4-inch chef's knife, and 7-inch hollow-ground santoku
• VG-10 steel with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side of the blade; unique bolster with contour-curved thumb and forefinger rests reduces tension
• Slight patterning helps keep cut food from sticking to the blade; extra curve on blade allows for easier flowing motion across cutting board
• Packwood resin-impregnated hardwood handles are ergonomically designed for comfort and control; NSF certified for use in commercial kitchens
• Manufactured in Seki City Japan, the home of Shun knives; limited lifetime warranty; hand washing recommended

What you get in the Shun Ken Onion 7-Piece knife set listed just above to the right also is:

• 7-piece Shun Ken Onion set includes 10-slot bamboo block
• Knives: 3-inch paring; 5-inch utility; 8-inch chef's; 9-inch bread; shears; honing steel
• Razor-sharp Shun Classic stainless-steel blades with Damascus-style ripples
• Ergonomic Pakkawood handles designed by Ken Onion to reduce fatigue
• Wash by hand; lifetime warranty