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More than just a celebrity endorsement, the Food Network's Alton Brown was instrumental in designing Alton's Angled knives for Shun. This 4-inch paring knife has a 10-degree angle added to the handle to create a natural curve between the blade and the user's arm that makes controlling the blade even easier and more precise. The angle was added at the request of Alton Brown, host of the long-running Good Eats cooking-as-science show on Food Network, who found that his knuckles kept hitting the cutting board. To save his and your knuckles, Shun and Brown developed this line of angled knives that enables users to both firmly grasp the knife and fully contact the cutting board with the blade.
The blade is made from VG-10 steel with a high carbon content for a higher density. This allows the steel to be tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 61, and still have the flexibility and strength to take and keep a perfect edge. The natural tendency of VG-10 is to remain straight and true, so when it is used, the edge of the blade naturally straightens out and stays sharper longer. Shun's cutting edge is ground to an angle of 16 degrees making them extremely sharp; compare this to the best German knives which are only ground to only 22 degrees. The exotic Japanese steels used in the cutting core of our knives allow them to hold these razor sharp edges without the need for excessive re-sharpening.
Shun knives rely on traditional Japanese construction methods, including a full composite tang, in order to ensure the best balance. The D-shape of the stainless steel handle is designed to tuck into the palm and provide more control to the user by leaving less space between handle and hand (the handle also fits nicely between the thumb and fingers of a left-handed user). This knife is backed by a lifetime warranty. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended. Made in Japan. NSF approved.
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Seamless stainless steel construction produces this stunning collection. Features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without it's rusting problems.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp,
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This review is from: Shun Steel Angled 4-Inch Paring Knife (Kitchen)
This is very very sharp and Dangerous. 4 people have cut themselves on my knife. No one believes me when I tell them how sharp it is. It Really Really Sharp! which is great if you know how to use it. My Veggies are scared when I take it out knowing they will meet their demise in a few short seconds.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Handle's angle and shape make a surprising difference; D-handle for right-handers,
By Douglas B. Moran "Computer+History/Politics+D... (Palo Alto, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shun Steel Angled 4-Inch Paring Knife (Kitchen)
Since I never was one who "found that his knuckles kept hitting the cutting board", I was skeptical of the angled handle. Plus the angle was in the opposite direction of what basic ergonomics would call for. However, when I picked up the knife, I discovered that it -- the angle and handle shape -- changed how the knife rested in my hand, for the better. Rather than the handle crossing my palm at a moderate angle, its butt now sat in heel of my palm, resulting in the blade aligning somewhere between my thumb and forefinger. This seemed much more natural for small quick slicing moves using the "push" stroke (at the same time making the "pull" stroke dispreferred/unnatural). Aside: Various knife-skills book advocate a pinch-grip--holding the blade between the thumb and forefinger--but I rarely use such with paring knives.Experience: I am not a serious cook but do make routine use of knives in preparing food. I do appreciate good tools (I am an engineer). I have Wustof knives and a few Henckels dating back to the late 1970 and early 1980s, but am new to Shun. WARNING: The D-shaped handle is designed for right-handed people (which I am), a fact that is badly understated in many descriptions of this series of knives. If you are left-handed, do some research (the lefties in my family couldn't give me guidance). I tried it with my left hand. For a pinch-grip, the difference was not noticeable. However holding it with my left hand wrapped around the handle produced a ill fit, but it was tolerable.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Damn, what a bargain!,
By yUi02 "yuio2" (Zion Grove Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shun Steel Angled 4-Inch Paring Knife (Kitchen)
Simply can NOT beat Shun for day to day usability. And this might just be their most useful knife for western food prep. It's the all steel version of the Alton's Angle (which is twice as much for a pretty Paka-wood handle)
The HRC 62+ blade, the 10deg offset angle, D-shaped handle are truly addictive. I have an eclectic mix of various knives, but use this most often. UPDATE: This review was written when this knife was a LOSS LEADER @ $32.95, still a great knife... you could do better on the price. Zabars has it for $49!
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