Shun Classic Series…any good?
I can pick these knives up for 20% of retail and was wondering if they are worth it? I currently have a Henkels Eversharp Pro knife set and needless to say i have better pocket knives.
before you buy them, see if you can find a store where you can try it out to make sure it feels right in your hand.
i also have the eversharp pro knife set and i hate them with such a passion. i like the weight and feel of the knives in my hand, but wtf were they thinking with that horrible micro-serration crap? all it does is tear everything apart. forget about cutting raw chicken because ever 2 passes you have to pull the meat out of the blade because the serrations get gunked up.
I’ve never used them.
Have you considered getting a wusthof classic block set?
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before you buy them, see if you can find a store where you can try it out to make sure it feels right in your hand.
i also have the eversharp pro knife set and i hate them with such a passion. i like the weight and feel of the knives in my hand, but wtf were they thinking with that horrible micro-serration crap? all it does is tear everything apart. forget about cutting raw chicken because ever 2 passes you have to pull the meat out of the blade because the serrations get gunked up. |
I actually went to target and bought a $10 Henkels chefs knife without the serations and its so much better but still lacking.
which series do you have? These would be then "entry" level
Mine are the Classic series. Base models. I only really use my Chef’s Knife and paring knife. Santoku on occasion.
Shuns are great knives. There are plenty of others out there that are as good, or close to it, for about the same price. Once you’re spending that much on knives, there’s not much difference in price to me. They’re all expensive, but most are worth it. One exception would be the Ken Onion Shuns. Not worth more than the others. Make sure the Shun handles are comfortable to you. That’s an important thing when you’re paying that much for a knife.
You will likely only use a few knives a lot. Acquire them one at a time. Santoku, paring, maybe a chef’s knife, to start. There are some great knives in the Shun line that do multiple jobs very well. Make sure you know how to take care of them, hone them, and sharpen them. Otherwise, you’re wasting your money. If you do not plan on honing every use and sharpening ever now and then, just buy cheapass knives and replace them when they’re dull.
I finally picked up an 8" Shun Chefs Knife. I tried out the JA Henkels S Pro, Henkels Twin Cuisine and the Wuschof Classic Icon and found the Shun the most comfortable. The Twi Cuisine was too heavy, the Wuschof while looking nice didnt feel right with my grip. The Pro S was very nice, but decided the Shun was just a bit more comfortable.
I have an 8-piece Shun Classic set and LOVE it. Best knives I’ve ever used.
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