| Average Customer Rating: |  4.5 |
| Brand: | Shun |
| Model: | DM0500 |
| Weight: | 1.2 pounds |
| Dimensions: | 1 inches x 13 inches x 3 inches
[Width x Length x Height] |
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An absolute triumph in cutlery design, master knife maker Ken Onion crafted this piece to feel just like a natural extension of the hand. Utilizing ultra-hard VG-10 stainless steel clad with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side, this stunning knife boasts a total of 33-layers for an unequivocally sharp, curved blade bearing the beautiful striations unique to Damascus-style construction. The sleek riveted handle is resin-infused wood, raised for unrivaled comfort and control. Lifetime warranty.
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Creating a new trend for knife design, this Shun chef's knife by Kershaw introduces some clever innovations for effortless yet accurate handling. The 8-inch Damascus blade features a generous tip, curved cutting edge, and wide surface area to easily handle any number of food prep tasks. The specially contoured bolster balances the blade while also releasing arm tension, smoothing movements, and maintaining optimal safety--perfect for a busy home chef. With forged VG-10 stainless-steel construction, the knife resists corrosion and rust and maintains an extremely sharp edge for years of use. Adding strength and beauty, the Pakkawood handle casts a deep, warm glow as it displays a lovely line that invites the home cook to pick it up again and again. The reward is a well-balanced, highly maneuverable tool that feels wonderfully at home in the hand without slipping or rubbing. This versatile knife was created by Ken Onion, one of the world's top knife designers. A wooden holder suspends the knife just above the long base so it won't dull the blade. The set comes in a handsome gift box. --Kara Karll
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Features8-inch Shun Ken Onion chef's knifeCrafted of forged VG-10 stainless steel with Damascus stylingErgonomic shape by knife designer Ken Onion releases arm tension and provides optimal safetyStrong, beautiful Pakkawood handle resists moisture and maneuvers exceptionally wellcomes with wooden holder and gift box
Customer reviews
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great purchase
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I bought this knife as a birthday present for my boyfriend and was rather skeptical or rather hesitant to spend almost $200 on a knife. I mean come on- i don't even have shoes or a dress that costs this much! We both love to cook and by no means are we professionals but a I heard that having the right knife can make a huge difference in the kitchen. I normally have cheap knives from target or hand-me-downs from friends and felt that nothing was really lacking in the kitchen. Boy was i wrong- this knife proves how niave i was. This knife makes chopping anything feel like you are slicing air, i just made rutabega soup and it sliced through that huge root like nothing. It comes in a very professional looking wooden holder, the damascus steel look is classy, and the shape is so unique. I recommend this knife to anyone who is interested in the art of cooking and suggest that you stop reading reviews- take the plunge and invest in a good knife.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-11-19
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Pitting and corrosion not good...
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I have several Ken Onion knives but sadly have had lots of problems with them over the past year... they are beautiful, sharp, well balanced, but... there is something seriously wrong with the blade steel. The edge will pit and actually corrode within only 2-3 hours of being left wet or not wiped off "completely". And the tips of the small knives breaks off very easily.
I had to send 3 of my 4 knives back to Kershaw for warranty replacement, two of them twice!, due to the above. The pitting was awesome, and consistant. What was insult to injury though was communicating with the warranty staff; they didn't know the products, were impatient and contemptuous, they seriously gave 'we-don't-care-so-go-away' answers, and clearly could care less that anyone would have a problem with their product. I was blown away.
I filled out my kitchen knife block with Wusthofs. Solid. Sharp. Quality products. I should have stayed with them.
The Ken Onion's are beautiful, sharp, and expensive, but seriously flawed. And Kershaw sucks.
L B Aldred
Oregon
Rating: 
(1
out of 5) @ 2008-09-03
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Great knife
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This was everything I had read and thought it would be. It is a great knife to work with and literally a work of art. I leave it on the island all by itself between meals - very Zen!
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-08-25
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Great Knife...Take It From A Chef ! (But dont take mine,heh!)
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I purchased this knife a while back and absolutly love it. I am a Head Chef and have been in the biz for 15 years. I use the knife everyday and definately cut more than any home chef ever will. Notice the name...it is a 'Utility' chef knife. Meaning it can handle pretty much whatever you throw at it. I have deboned and entire lamb, ducks, chicken, and butchered hundreds of prime ribs, filets and even fileted/boned fish. Basically, a good chef knife is all you need once you get used to handling it. Paring, boning, filet, bread, etc...all great but it is more about the skill set of the handler than the size of the knife! The blade is long enough to use as a 'scoop' on the cutting board which is important to me and the reason I prefer (Santoku's and Kyotsu's over traditional chefs knives generally) So, for the couple of complainers on here and German knife purists...keep your Wustoffs, and cruddy Henkels and gimmie my Shun! I have more blisters, cuts, and scars from those two knife companies than I care to share! The non ergonomic handles on traditional chef knives give nothing more than wonderful calusses to the users. Shun has out done themselves with this handle and superior steel which I will put up against any Wustoff in the biz. Henkel...please, they are garbage even at the highest level. Great for home cooks but, why not use restaurant grade cutlery like Shun when the price is the same? My only complaint is that they dont make a sheath for this knife. The holder is 'cute' for home but, I carry my knives in a roll everyday to work and wish I had some other protection from this sharp blade than a little leather. In any case...I highly praise this knife only as the result of constant use and cannot give any competitor props anywhere close. Good luck with it if you choose to treat yourself!
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-08-12
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A Great Knife with One Exception
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I have a complete (over 20 piece) set of Wusthof Classics and I really thought that they were the best, until I received this knife as a Christmas gift. Absolutely great! It is very sharp, holds an edge well and is a dream to handle. The only problem that I've had with it is that the blade has stained slightly. I should be able to have a professional knife shop take the stains off, but I never had this problem with my other knives. Overall a fine knife and I plan to buy more, even though I have more chef knives that any one man should.
Rating: 
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-06-10
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