Shun Ken Onion 10-Inch Chef's Knife

Shun Ken Onion 10-Inch Chef's Knife Review

Shun Ken Onion 10-Inch Chef's Knife Feature

• 10-inch Shun chef's knife with ergonomic Ken Onion-designed handle
• Handcrafted in Japan of incredibly sharp, strong VG-10 steel
• Beautiful black Pakkawood handle provides tension-free control
• Damascus-style ripples on blade help release food for clean, swift chopping and slicing
• Wash by hand; lifetime warranty; gift-boxed

This spectacular 10-inch chef's knife combines Shun technology and a lusciously curved black handle by award-winning custom knife designer Ken Onion. Made of a hardwood-resin fusion known as Pakkawood, the handle is designed to be truly ergonomic in order to increase control and reduce fatigue during long stretches of chopping, mincing, and slicing. The Damascus-style ripples on the upturned blade create air pockets that release food quickly, allowing clean, swift use. A bit daunting at first use, the large knife soon feels indispensable. Any chef would be honored to receive this gift-boxed beauty.

Shun knives, made in Japan by KAI (Kershaw Cutlery), are quite possibly the sharpest knives on the market. A Shun edge, formed to an acute 16-degree angle, won't bend or waver due to the hardness of the VG-10 steel core used in its construction. Clad with 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel (16 on each side), the blade resists rusting and maintain its razor edge for a considerable time. Prized among chefs who value uniformly thin slices, a necessity in Japanese cuisine, Shun knives are covered by a lifetime warranty and should be washed and dried-carefully-by hand, then stored in a wooden block. --Ann Bieri