Shun Kanso 7" Hollow Ground Santoku Knife, Handcrafted Japanese All Purpose Knife, AUS10A Stainless Steel Blade, Tagayasan Handle, Versatile Japanese Cutting Tool for Professional and Home Chefs

I have the utility version of this knife that I’ve had about four or five years. It’s finally need a sharpening.Did you know that Shun offers lifetime sharpening?!? I just set it off to them I paid the return fee came back to me like brand newThis is about their middle class line amazing balance, nice weight super sharp looks sexy-Even though it’s stainless, there is some carbon in there to hold a nice edge. It’s one of my favorite knives. I’m excited to use the Santoku.If you’re trying to get into a quality knife without breaking the bank, definitely look at these

While many seem to disagree,I very much enjoy having the tang edges extend beyond the wood of the handle ever so slightly so I can center by feel. I know Shun makes a range of gorgeous knives, but this is the one that stole my kitchen

Good value for the price. I haven't put this one through its paces yet, but as a kitchen professional, I have always been happy with the performance of Shun and Kai product lines. I'm sure this one won't disappoint.

First of all, if you are not someone that is nice to your knives (aka not washing for 24 hours, dishwasher or non-food cutting) do NOT get this. Shun makes great blades but they are delicate. No exception here but basic care will give you a lifeling santoku. Indexing it is weird at first due to the incongruous tang/handle construction but becomes second nature quickly. Cheaper but still a Shun.

great blade shape, quality and stylish finish, but the choice of blade steel for the price should be better.

I have owned a lot of knives, both kitchen and hunting/other. Maybe a year and a half ago, I got a Shun 6 inch utility, and thought this is the best kitchen knife I have ever used. I use it every day. Since then got a carver, this santoku, and a paring knife. Quality and ease of use exceptional. You do need to know that Shun as a Japanese knife uses a 16 degree bevel as opposed to the 20 degree bevel on Western knives, so you need a different sharpener (I use a Kai) or you need to sharpen by hand on a stone. Worth the trouble.

No complaints. Nice weight (heavier than other Shuns), nicely balanced, excellent handle, and sharp as f.

I really, really wanted to love it but it's just....okay. First it's not very aesthetically pleasing in real life. I unsheathed it literally thinking "was this used?" Had to look at the item pictures again just to confirm and sure enough...it's supposed to look like that, but the pics definitely make it look nicer. Whatever as long as it cuts well right?.......and that's where it fell short. It cuts. But its not great. I was expecting this to be sharper than my zwilling pro. But it's not even as-sharp. Not even close. I can't run my fingers down my zwilling blade. On this Shun, I dont think I can break skin.Huge disappointment. If I could do it over again I wouldn't buy. Not worth the price even on sale.