Classic 10 Piece Block Set, Includes 4.5" Asian Multi-Prep, 9" Slicing, 5" Nakiri, 7" Santoku Knife & More, Handcrafted Japanese Knife Set, Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle

The balance, finish and sharpness on these are nuts. The Damascus finish is incredible. They came extremely sharp. I got them sharper but I have a very high end sharpening system, wicked edge and use .5 diamond emulsion with a strop These knives are different than the European variety. They are made for precision, not toughness. Do not think about cutting through bones. I have some Zwilling pros for that if needed. These are thin, harder steel and much sharper. You can chip them if you don't know what you are doing. Make sure to use a good wooden cutting board so you don't mess up the edge If you need a decent set for the kitchen and haven't used Japanese style knives, go for Henckels or learn what you are doing first. You are comparing a pickup truck to a Porsche. Shun has the Porsche price tag also You have to maintain these. Clean properly oil etc. no dumping in the sink like cheap knives. These knives are highly recommended, but not for the untrained person. You need to understand the proper techniques to fully utilize these.

We had previously had a set of Chicago Cutlery knives and they were good for a while but then were needing to be sharpened every-other use. So we started looking for top quality knives that would last a long time. After some research and looking around at various brick-&-mortar stores, I decided to give these Shun knives a go. Amazon was the only place that had this set in stock so I bit the bullet on the price and considered it an investment. BOY WAS IT A GREAT INVESTMENT! From Day 1 that we used these knives you can tell the superior craftsmanship and the extreme sharpness of the blades. Food prep is a breeze and the items look great with the excellent slicing performed by these knives. These look to be the last knife set that I will ever buy, now I just need to round out the knife block and purchase the knives not included with this set. Pros - Sharpest knives around Cons - A little extra care is needed when washing the knives but it is a con that eventually turns into a pro because your knives will last longer. If you are on the fence about the price, just pull the trigger because these are the BEST knives hands down!

Wonderful knives. But users should learn to sharpen or have a reliable service. These knives are at their best when properly sharpened. But, do not use carbide or electric sharpeners.

These knives are awesome. Comfortable, well weighted, extremely sharp. We ve had Wusthoff, andHenckels, but these are far superior. We appreciate the extra slots as we started with just a filled knife for brisket, and now it has a place in this beautiful set. 7 knives, a steel, and shears, in a well made bamboo deep block, with 4 additional slots, so your set can grow. I paid 799 $us. Great value.

Like every one mentions... wicked sharp. Know your steel, if you are not familiar with the knives & their purpose go do some research and lean how o hold them properly. Knowing how to care for these knives will prolong the life. Also invest in good cutting boards... Note the cutting board in the photo; decent example. Also if you plan to put these in automatic dishwasher know that you’re killing the knives doing this... and will most certainly damage the blade and handles. Beware these are instruments not some junky knife to toss around... and can chip if you abuse them.

I looked back to see how long they lasted. The answer is 3 years. Multiple knives with tips missing, random chunks missing.

These knives are the most amazing purchase I have made in years. I have forbidden anyone in the house to touch them, as they are as sharp as a surgeon's scalpel. I should know, I'm a surgeon. You can place a halved tomato on a cutting board and make a slice parallel with the board without touching the tomato. Phenomenal set, makes short work of kitchen prep from rough chop to brunoise.

These are the highest quality knives I have ever owned. It took me many years to finally commit to spending so much money on a set of knives, but now I am sorry I waited so long. The weight and balance of the knives is just superb. Scary sharp as well.

Bought for my husband's birthday, would recommend. Very good quality packaged everything individually so arrived safely, arrives sharpened. 100% recommend.