Shun Classic 6-piece Slim Knife Block Set

I purchased this knife set in December 2021 after doing extensive research, as I wanted a set that would cover all my needs without having to buy another. The quality is exceptional. The knives arrived razor-sharp right out of the box, and both the build and appearance are stunning. Even after years of use, their sharpness holds up incredibly well. As of October 2024, I'm writing this review after finally deciding to sharpen them for the first time, not because they had dulled, but as part of a new hobby. They were still sharp enough to pass the paper cutting test before sharpening, which speaks volumes about their longevity. The only additional knife I bought was a bread knife after a few months. The only other one I'm considering is a petty/utility knife, but purely out of interest in expanding my collection, not out of necessity. This set truly has everything you need, and with minimal care, it will last a lifetime. Yes, it's pricey, but you absolutely get what you pay for. These will likely be the best quality knives you've ever used. You won't be disappointed.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: These were on a registry for a very important wedding of ours. We were so happy that they chose these knives. We have given them to many people and everybody has loved them. We have them in our home in Seattle as well as Cabo and on our boat. They are the best. They have a great warranty. They sharpen them for you. You have to be very careful though because they are super sharp. They will last a lifetime! Great for yourself or a wonderful gift! So if you are getting ready to register, choose these.

My adult son, a professional Chef was beyond thrilled with this Xmas gift. The quality of the knives is superior, incredibly sharp. They are weighted perfectly for ease in use. The Knife Block is attractive yet slim and unobtrusive. I did have to order the Serrated Bread Knife separately (not included) but, fortunately the knife block included a couple of free slots!

Nice set. I added a filet and bread knife to complete the outfit. I have to say that these knives are super sharp. I primarily use the chef's knife for prep work, but the pairing knife was amazing with lemons. The block that comes with the set is really nice as well. In fact, my friends both commented on how nice the block was before noticing how pretty and sharp the knives where. It's hard to see in the photos, but the block is cut at a few angles. The top and bottom are not parallel as the top slants forward and to the left. These extra angles make the presentation of the knives very nice. The sheers are really the best I've ever seen included in a kit. These are usually an after-thought, but I really like the set they've included here.

Outstanding knife set. The blades are masterfully crafted, and incredibly sharp yet durable. Slicing meats and vegetables is a surreal experience, as the sharpness of the knives generates very little resistance as you cut. Highly recommend for any home chef trying to take their kitchen to the next level. The Shun Santoku is consistently rated one of the best knives on the planet. Bonus, that knife comes with this set!

BEAUTIFUL knives and block. All was as pictured and described. Didn’t notice the top was angled to the side until we got it but that just makes it even more stylish. We absolutely love it! This was my husbands birthday present. Although a leftie he is still able to use with ease and stated they cut amazing! He emailed Shun and received no response. He called them and they advised no leftie knives and to reshape for lefties would be custom work which they don’t do. Lucky it works so well for him anyway.

Worth the splurge. The blades are thin and scary-sharp so I’d say they are most appropriate for home use, while a more durable German blade would be better for professional use. This set had more of what I needed than other Shun sets I’ve seen at Williams Sonoma. I did have to buy a serrated bread knife to round it out. The block may be limiting if you want to add more long knives because there is only one space at the top of the block for another long blade, and the other 2 spaces are for shorter blades like paring or utility.

I spend ALOT on Amazon, and rarely write a review. But if it helps someone to pause and consider a different set, it was worth it. I was looking for a good, sturdy, set of knives & decided on this Shun set. I wish I’d done more research. These knives were great out of the box, but within a very short amount of time, the tips were breaking off? (Hard to believe with stainless steel) and needed to be sharpened before EVERY SINGLE USE. I was careful with them, hand washed & dried, then back in the block. It didn’t matter, they were so dull that I was sharpening while cutting. I thought, well there’s a warranty, right? So I contacted Kai (Shun) and had to pay to ship it to them (plus no knives for a month)… I also had to enclose a $15 check for them to ship it back. They decided the knives just needed to be sharpened, smh. After 4 long weeks I finally got them back, they were sharp for about two seconds before becoming dull enough to fail to slice through a tomato… are you serious? A tomato? I didn’t spend almost $500 to sharpen, clearly sub-par, knives. I’ve since found a set that might actually work, but it’s another $700… which I’m willing to pay for a quality set. Bottom line… if you’re looking for a quality set of knives… look for something that isn’t going to fall apart in a couple months (well past the return window) and if you need to reach out for the warranty, good luck with that… it is NOT a user friendly experience. If I could do it over again, I would’ve gone a step or two above and purchased a Wusthof Set.

Great product! Strongly recommend! Very sharp, good quality steel, black wooden handles are nice. The price is sharp too ;)

Received in good condition. Knife very well sharpened. Works and looks great ! No regrets

Amazing set, Honing the blades makes them scary-scalpel-sharp!

Good quality, I love it!

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