Shun Sora Paring Knife 5.5 Inch, H.G. 601755-VB0740

I love Shun knives! This Santoku knife is the mid-range Shun with an attractive Japanese tang and a shaped polymer handle rather than wood. More on that later. Shun knives feel great in the hands, hold a very sharp, provide an easy to keep sharp Asian angle edge, and have been very durable in use. Attractively packaged, Shun knives are not only safe during opening (easy) but good for gift giving. The Santoku knife is a general purpose blade that would be the one knife you would want in your drawer. It is well suited to general cutting, chopping, and slicing tasks. The near perfect length and width for so many activities -- it will be your first choice out of the drawer. For anyone considering their first knife or for gift giving, this is “the knife”. For my own use, I like a knife that allows you to clutch the upper portion of the blade between your thumb and index fingers during cutting activities. I have preferences for the type and shape of handle based on the same. For this Shun, I prefer this particular handle configuration, and have purchased a couple of Shun knives with the exact same handle. The polymer-plastic is strong and comfortable. The shape is fine for general holding and use, and perfect for the finger-thumb clutch. These knives are literally razor sharp out of the box, and slicing through a tomato, onion, or hard squash can be a revelatory experience. With the exception of the harder squash, requiring more force, the (suspected) robotic demons armed with rotating surgical cutters on the cutting edge of these Shun knives cut cleanly, quickly and like the proverbial hot knife through butter! As I tell family members who seem to keep perennially dull knives in their own kitchens --"a sharp knife is safer than a dull knife". Less than sharp knives are quite irritating and a safety hazard when I do not have my Shuns available in alternate kitchens! Keeping Shun knives sharp is easy, but be sure to select the proper "santoku/asian" angle. I prefer this Chef's Choice 463 Pronto Santoku/Asian Manual Knife Sharpener for regular use. For the price, Shun knives provide a super value in Japanese blades with great construction, excellent feeling during use, attractive appearance, and high durability. I have not hesitated to purchase a number of similar Shun knives and still have a couple to go. Compare and buy one of the best!

Shiny and sharp. Great entry level Shun knife. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade from basic kitchen knives.

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Tal como se describe. Auténtico de Japón, multiusos, ligero, de facil manejo y con buena retención de filo. El precio es muy bueno ya que es un producto de excelente calidad. Requiere cuidado con protector de filo, no debe ser golpeado ni usado para intentar partir hueso. Requerirá ser afilado y darle mantenimiento al filo con el uso.

Excelente qualidade, leve, fina e versátil. O formato da lâmina parece uma mistura de santoku com gyuto. Vale cada centavo.