Shun 4-Piece Rosewood Handle Steak Knife Set

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Product Features

• 4 Shun steak knives in plush-lined bamboo presentation box
• Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan of incredibly sharp, strong VG-10 steel
• Beautiful rosewood handles with finely inlaid brass medallions and bands
• Smooth (not serrated) blades decorated with Damascus-like ripples
• Wash and dry by hand; lifetime warranty; gift-boxed

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 1 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VTUUMS
• Item model number: DMS0410
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,608 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The stunning craftsmanship apparent in these four Shun steak knives makes the boxed set a true indulgence for someone special. Each knife features a smooth, rather than serrated, Shun Classic blade with an edge so sharp it seems to melt through a perfect steak. The sleek rosewood handle, symmetrical for both right- and left-handed use, is beautifully embellished with an inlaid traditional Japanese medallion in brass that displays when the knife is placed to the right of the plate with the edge facing in. Mirror-finished steel end-caps and bolsters and fine rings of brass complete the beautiful look. The Shun knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan's historic samurai-making center, and come secured in a red-plush-lined bamboo box for superb presentation and safe storage.

These Shun knives stand out for their incredibly sharp VG-10 blades, clad on each side with 16 layers of high-carbon, stainless steel. The Damascus-look ripples not only add sheen but release food quickly for perfectionist slicing. 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, all Shun knives should be washed and dried-carefully-by hand. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

This stunningly beautiful line of cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut, your steak never tasted so good.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If money is no object., January 13, 2008

By	J. Teasley (Spring Lake, New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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These knives are on sale NOW! At ONLY $165.00 they are a steal. I was able to get these on Amazon's Gold Box deals for $200.00 at Christmas. I just bought a second set at this lower price.

They are perfectly balanced and come in a neat bamboo box. They are the sharpest blade edges imaginable. I bought a cheap London Broil and grilled it. This is usually a pretty tough piece of meat that you have to cut across the grain to be able to chew. Well I am not kidding these knives cut through the meat without effort. My wife and son could not stop commenting on how much fun it was to use these knives. My son was cutting paper thin slices of meat and enjoying every bite, not his usual half-cow sized bites.

These knives are worth every penny. Don't wait I don't know how long this sale will last. You will not regret spending only $40.00 per knife when you see what you get.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Construction, February 5, 2008

By	sweetnessincuse (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews

These work beautifully and their presentation is great!

I bought this set as a gift for my parents, who, even after 29 yrs of marriage, never bought high quality steak knives. For them, if they were going to buy expensive knives, they had better be "the best." Now, my father is still talking about great the outstanding craftsmanship and the perfection and precision of the sharp blade. He is very detail oriented and having these knives pass his stamp of approval certainly means a lot. My uncle was also impressed that he was able to cut through his steak in a single swipe, with very little effort! While they are a little expensive, you cannot beat the quality of these knives!!

And if you are nervous that you will not want to use them because they are heirloom quality, don't be. You will enjoy using them so much, that you won't want to put them away!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC Cutlery, February 2, 2008

By	NJ Educator (NJ) - See all my reviews

I also purchased this back before Christmas and got in on a Gold Box deal for $200. At that time I thought it was a great deal, and I still do. These knives are sold for $349 almost everywhere else on the web and B&M. They are ridiculously sharp, VERY well balanced, and look phenomenal. The handles are trimmed out with brass medallions and rings. The bamboo kit is also a great added touch to protect them when not in use. In all I would say Amazon's normal price of $256 for these is still a very good deal if you're in the market. If not, just wait it out and eventually their $200 deal will "probably" return. So if you've got the loot, and a need for them, dive in! Worth every penny.