Reviews and Ratings for Shun DM0706 Classic Chef's Knife 8" Blade, Pakkawood Handle

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Shun DM0706 Classic Chef's Knife 8 inch Blade, Pakkawood Handle

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Steve S
England

Dec 21, 2015

Pros: Sharpness, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction

Cons: None

Shun Knife

I have been searching for a really good kitchen knife. This is perfect. I will be ordering some more Shun knives as soon as they are in stock. The price was great compared to prices in the UK and I received the item within 10 days-brilliant.

Anthony
Texas

Dec 07, 2016

Pros: Sharpness, Material Quality, Overall Quality

Cons: None

What can you say? It's a Shun...

Been looking forward to our first set of quality kitchen knives. Did a ton of research - considered Wustofs because they're built like tanks and my family is hard on their knives and was a little concerned about some reviews/comments that I found about the knives being brittle or fragile. Well - now I own a set of Shun's and can say with confidence - those were all a bunch of junk. These knives are perfectly sturdy for any chopping/cutting activity in the kitchen. Now if you use your kitchen knife as a screwdriver or try to use it to cleave a thigh bone from a cow....well that's your own stupid fault. Use the right tool for the right job and you'll be fine. Oh - and I would recommend getting the honer. These knives are wicked crazy sharp out of the box but as with any good knife it will only work as well as it's cared for - a sharp knife is a safe knife. Shuns are a little pricey but as they say "buy once, cry once".

John Ng
Singapore

Jan 07, 2014

Pros: None

Cons: None

Just bought a Shun Classic 8" Chef's Knife from Knife Centre. WOW ! Its not just a beautiful knife but extremely sharp and well-balanced as well. Really appreciate the ease of using such a well engineered knife. I use it to chop vegetables and slice meat and fish. With this knife, it could not have been easier. I just let the knife do the work for me. I'm so impressed and delighted.

Chris B.
Oregon

Jan 02, 2015

Pros: Sharpness, Material Quality, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Great Looking Knife

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my son. I took it out of the shipping package when it arrived and saw what a great looking knife it is and the excellent craftsmanship. Super sharp too. I plan to get one for myself.

Evil Kniver
Northern VA

Mar 18, 2021

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction

Cons: None

Excellent! But...

I've been using this knife for about 4 years now. The sharpest knife. Can get crazy sharp if you know how to sharpen it. Great fit and finish, but a slight roughness near the bolster/heel area of the blade when using a pinch grip. Not too bad at all. But... It is in the delicate side. Ok for a well controlled kitchen (home cooking or tranquil commercial kitchen). I would think twice about using this in a hustle bustle professional kitchen where things are manhandled somewhat. I've managed to chip the tip of the blade. I didn't even drop it... don't know when it happened. Sent it to Kai, and they fixed it at no cost (but I was without this knife for 3 weeks or so). I bought a decent Chinese chef knife that is bit more robust for rough use (outside of my own kitchen). Inside my domain where I can baby this thing, this puts the joy in cooking!

Ngwun
Australia

Apr 23, 2012

Pros: Sharpness, Sharpenability, Material Quality, Overall Quality, Construction, Durability

Cons: None

didn't buy it here, but...

Great GP knife. One of my first Shuns; way back. Has the feel i like. Taste thing. Nice, but i have bias. Depends on the feel you like. It did not deserve to have no review!