Shun Elite Ken Onion 8-Inch Chefs Knife
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ShunBrand: Shun
Model: SG0418
Product features:
- Shun Elite uses advanced SG-2 powdered steel in its' cutting core; This offers unparalleled performance with the sharpest edges possible
- Designed by Ken Onion, the handle is designed to naturally allow your hand to be placed in a forward position, just above the bolter for ultimate control and ease of us
- Lightweight ambidextrous designed Pakkawood handle
- Comes with bamboo stand
- Hand Wash
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Shun Elite Ken Onion 8-Inch Chefs Knife
Customer Review: A Knife Without Comparison...
Summary: 5 Stars
So, I should start out by saying that I am career cook and have used many brands of knives over the years, even thinking that I had found the perfect knife many times over, but alas, I was mistaken. I had not found the perfect knife until I purchased the Shun Elite Ken Onion 8" Chef's Knife.
I can say without hesitation that it is a knife without peer in my humble opinion. The combination of its style, craftsmanship, endurance and simply fantastic ergonomics makes it my absolute go-to knife no matter if the knife was designed for the job or not (I find myself frustrated with having to use other knives!)
I know the secret to its everlasting sharpness is in the alloy they use to make the knife but I am not a metallurgist, only a cook, yet I can only imagine it must be some alloy from outer space because this knife hasn't lost its killer factory edge since the day I bought it about a year ago. I hone it on a standard steel, about 4 to 5 swipes on each edge at 16 degrees about twice a week, and I use it daily for at least 3 to four hours of continuous use. Still sharp as ever.
Because it looks so gorgeous, owners may be tempted only to bring it out for special occasions, or to inspire a little knife-envy amongst their friends or fellow cooks, but I have to say this knife begs to be used., and you should use it every chance you get. Its look and style communicates a serious statement about the respect for your craft or hobby and the ergonomics of Mr. Onion's design induce no fatigue or burn-out in your wrist or forearm. My hands are of a normal average size for a man and the grip on this knife is stellar. I imagine it's the closest one could get to having a knife custom molded to your hand.
The blade slides effortlessly in a gentle, controlled rhythm whether you're a novice or an experienced cook. As I mentioned, it is seriously sharp, but the sheer design of the knife acts as its own safety feature by preventing any unnecessary force to be put against the blade and aligning the hand to properly secure the knife. The balance between the blade and the handle is superb and the curve of the blade edge makes it perfect for slicing and chopping.
Sure it's a chunk of change, but I would have to say that if you had to only have one knife (and believe me, when you purchase this knife, you'll only need one knife) this would be it. It'll last a lifetime or more with good care and the lifetime warranty and sharpening service offered by Shun.
Do yourself a favor and purchase this knife. You won't regret it one bit.
Description of Shun Elite Ken Onion 8-Inch Chefs Knife
Shun Elite 8-inch Chefs Knife by Ken OnionA member of the fabulous Shun Elite collection, this eight-inch chef's knife features a lusciously curved black handle by award-winning custom knife designer Ken Onion. Made of a hardwood-resin fusion known as PakkaWood, and showcasing an inlaid traditional Japanese emblem and fine rings of copper and brass near the bolster, the handle is designed to be truly ergonomic in order to increase control and reduce fatigue during long stretches of chopping, mincing, and slicing. A distinctive flourish, called a "hamon," along the edge of the blade recalls the samurai swords once made in Seki City, Japan, where Shun Elites are handcrafted. A bit daunting at first use, the large chef's knife soon feels indispensable. Any chef would be honored to receive this superb, gift-boxed beauty.
Shun Elite knives stand out for their incredible sharpness, sharper even than Shun Classics, thanks to the newest powdered steel alloy known as SG-2. The process used to make SG-2 results in a fine-grained, very dense blend of ingredients that creates a smooth-as-silk knife edge. Shun edges are formed to an unusually keen 16 degree angle, which is one reason they're so prized among chefs who value uniformly thin slices, a necessity in Japanese cuisine. Covered by a lifetime warranty, Shun Elite knives should be washed and dried--carefully--by hand, and stored when possible in a wooden block to protect the blade. --Ann Bieri
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