Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy, ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task. Each Shun knife gets its unique and individual character by refining the natural beauty of the damask grain. This way every Shun knife is unmistakable and unique – a piece of art, united by craftsmanship, technology and design. VG MAX is Shun's Proprietary steel blend. Carbon is added to improve strength and durability. It has more chromium for wear and corrosion resistance. More cobalt enhances strength. Increased tungsten enables the steel to be very fine-grained; so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp.
Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy, ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task. Each Shun knife gets its unique and individual character by refining the natural beauty of the damask grain. This way every Shun knife is unmistakable and unique – a piece of art, united by craftsmanship, technology and design. VG MAX is Shun's Proprietary steel blend. Carbon is added to improve strength and durability. It has more chromium for wear and corrosion resistance. More cobalt enhances strength. Increased tungsten enables the steel to be very fine-grained; so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp.
Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy, ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task. Each Shun knife gets its unique and individual character by refining the natural beauty of the damask grain. This way every Shun knife is unmistakable and unique – a piece of art, united by craftsmanship, technology and design. VG MAX is Shun's Proprietary steel blend. Carbon is added to improve strength and durability. It has more chromium for wear and corrosion resistance. More cobalt enhances strength. Increased tungsten enables the steel to be very fine-grained; so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp.
Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy, ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task. Each Shun knife gets its unique and individual character by refining the natural beauty of the damask grain. This way every Shun knife is unmistakable and unique – a piece of art, united by craftsmanship, technology and design. VG MAX is Shun's Proprietary steel blend. Carbon is added to improve strength and durability. It has more chromium for wear and corrosion resistance. More cobalt enhances strength. Increased tungsten enables the steel to be very fine-grained; so the edge can be extremely fine and sharp.
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Shun Classic 9 Piece Chef's Block Set, Includes 7 Shun Classic Knives, Honing Steel and 22-Slot Knife Block, Handcrafted Japanese Knife Block Set,
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Shun Classic 9-Piece Block Set | VG-MAX Damascus Steel, D-Shaped Handles | Premium Japanese Knife Set
Delivery $56.65
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Delivery was average took 2 weeks, knives are awesome but I was sent the wrong knife block (a larger version which would have been awesome but it seems like it was made incorrectly the shun symbol is upside down and the slip leg holders are on the top where the knives go instead of the bottom?) I’m going to keep it instead of going through the hassle of a return and I’ll deal with the imperfections because I can fit more knives into it. Price was awesome cheapest I could find plus 10% off.
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Bought these for my wife. She’s thrilled. Finely crafted, beautiful appearance and super sharp.
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Beautifful knife set we bought for our son and his wife, along with a separate 10" carving knife. Incredibly, the edges have chipped while simply carving meat and hitting bone. They are effectively ruined. We have had our Henckels set for 15 years and have NEVER had anything like that happen with them, and with regular sharpening and honing, cut as smoothly and effortlessly as the Shun.
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Shun Classic 9 Piece Chef's Block Set, Includes 7 Shun Classic Knives, Honing Steel and 22-Slot Knife Block, Handcrafted Japanese Knife Block Set,
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Shun Classic 9-Piece Block Set | VG-MAX Damascus Steel, D-Shaped Handles | Premium Japanese Knife Set
Delivery $56.65
Delivery was average took 2 weeks, knives are awesome but I was sent the wrong knife block (a larger version which would have been awesome but it seems like it was made incorrectly the shun symbol is upside down and the slip leg holders are on the top where the knives go instead of the bottom?) I’m going to keep it instead of going through the hassle of a return and I’ll deal with the imperfections because I can fit more knives into it. Price was awesome cheapest I could find plus 10% off.
Bought these for my wife. She’s thrilled. Finely crafted, beautiful appearance and super sharp.
Beautifful knife set we bought for our son and his wife, along with a separate 10" carving knife. Incredibly, the edges have chipped while simply carving meat and hitting bone. They are effectively ruined. We have had our Henckels set for 15 years and have NEVER had anything like that happen with them, and with regular sharpening and honing, cut as smoothly and effortlessly as the Shun.
My husband bought these knives for our anniversary less that a year ago. We take very good care of them (used daily on wood cutting board, hand washed, hand dried and put away). While the blades are nice and sharp, every single tip has broken off. Our Wusthof's that are 4 years old are still fully in tact. Shun just seems like super flimsy product for so much money!
You will not be disappointed! The prep time definitely reduced; now looking to get their steak knives.
I debated several knife lines before purchasing this Shun Classic 9 piece set. The set is expensive, which was part of my debate, but I decided to go ahead based on the idea that knives are a lifetime investment, and I couldn't be more impressed. I received a lot of helpful information about knives at the Crabtree Valley Store from Jake, the assistant manager. This set has nearly every knife you would want (I added a utility and a second paring). The quality of the knives leaves me grasping for adjectives-superlative, amazing, unreal. Cutting potatoes is like slicing through warm butter. I can't overstate the sharpness. The handle is very comfortable, the blade is very aesthetically pleasing. These knives have exceeded my expectations and I am thrilled with my purchase.
My husband purchased these for my birthday. This was supposed to be a set to last for years. We have used them almost daily with extreme care, always on a wood cutting board and always immediately hand washed and put away. While they are excellent for precision cutting, the edges and tips are much too delicate. The steel is much too soft. We had to return one immediately when we opened it because the tip was bent. We have since had another tip bent on another knife. I have never had an issue like this with any of our German knives.
Have been using the Shun Classics for the past 6 months and have been delighted with the quality and how sharp they are if maintained properly. I bought the left handed "D" handles. I have no idea how the manufacturer or WS chooses which knives are made for lefties but I have 5 so far and would purchase more if they offered them.The handles are comfortable but I wish the smaller knives had a bit larger grip. And it does require some adjustment if you're like me and have been using a heftier blade.The VG-10 steel and layered technique is how blades have been made in Japan for centuries. This results in a much thinner and lighter cutting/slicing tool. One word of caution is to always keep the edge sharp and cut with a forward and down motion. I think this is a ... MoreHave been using the Shun Classics for the past 6 months and have been delighted with the quality and how sharp they are if maintained properly. I bought the left handed "D" handles. I have no idea how the manufacturer or WS chooses which knives are made for lefties but I have 5 so far and would purchase more if they offered them.The handles are comfortable but I wish the smaller knives had a bit larger grip. And it does require some adjustment if you're like me and have been using a heftier blade.The VG-10 steel and layered technique is how blades have been made in Japan for centuries. This results in a much thinner and lighter cutting/slicing tool. One word of caution is to always keep the edge sharp and cut with a forward and down motion. I think this is a delicate hand made piece that has an esoteric look and feel and may not be for everyone. For me though it's the best knife I've ever had the pleasure of using and can't say enough about the craftsmanship.
It took some getting used to. My knives for the last 25 years were Henkels which have considerably more heft that the Shun. (They went to my son who will probably have them for another 25.)But the edge is impeccable. And once used to the weight I love them completely. Very comfortable in my hand, effortless to use.
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