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Shun.Kaiusa Summer Warehouse Sale offers Select Shun and Kai Housewares, Cutlery, and Kitchen Tools at 50% Off MSRP. Shipping is free on orders $50 or more.

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  • About this deal:
    • Sale starts on Tuesday August 10 at 8am PDT and runs through 11:59pm PDT on Thursday August 12
    • Purchase limit: you may purchase up to 6 pieces of the same item.
  • About this product:
    • You can send these Shun and Kai knives in for FREE lifetime sharpening
    • Warehouse Sale products are closeouts, overstocks, and factory seconds with a cosmetic issue here or there—but nothing that affects how these beautiful knives perform.
    • Factory seconds are marked with "XXXX" on the blade.
    • Flaws are cosmetic only. Knife performance is not affected.
  • About this store:
    • Shun warranty information here
    • Shun sharpening service information here
    • 3-Day money back guarantee details here
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You're the first to know. Our big Summer Warehouse Sale starts tomorrow morning at 8 am pacific time. Get incredible savings on gorgeous Shun and Kai Housewares cutlery and kitchen tools.

Warehouse Sale products are closeouts, overstocks, and factory seconds with a cosmetic issue here or there—but nothing that affects how these beautiful knives perform. This is your opportunity to get your kitchen ready for next season at half price!

https://shun.kaiusa.com/

I received t his email today. I still may not splurge for a knife, but this may be a good sale. Starts Aug 10.
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In addition to staying sharp longer, good cutlery is typically better made, so will last longer, and often better designed, so more comfortable to use.

If you don't do a lot of cutting prep regularly, or don't want to spend the money for something like this, the Victorinox line of knives are very affordable and well regarded.

If you do decide you want to get into something more like these, the Chef's knife and Paring knife are usually used the most in food prep, so those are often the two that folks are willing to spend more on to get good utility out of their purchase.
Shun knives are a pleasure to use, but will it last longer? That depends. They tend to require a rather gentle use compared to what most people are used to. Drop it once and the tip may bend. Cut through a bone and the edge may get visibly out of shape. And so on. This does not happen to cheap knives as easily, so people who believe that expensive knife means super tough tend to get disappointed.
Well I have plenty of Shun knives (classic and premier, mix of different length santokus, pairing knives, specialty serrated knives, and a bread knife). All are awesome and I would highly recommend them. They come extremely sharp (perfect finish), they look great, they're very comfortable, and they hold up well. Just be sure to hand wash, use only the soft side of a sponge, dry immediately with a soft towel or paper towel. They will hold up fine as long as you don't drop them (I can't imagine why that would happen to most people).

What's also great about Shun is the lifetime free sharpening. I haven't used it yet, I use a whetstone every 6-9 months if needed, but it's good to know I can get a factory perfect finish at any time (only pay shipping costs). If you're on the fence, then go to a Williams Sonoma and try out the knife. Once you try it, you'll probably love it.

If you're on a budget, then just go with Mercer Genesis or Renaissance series.

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08-09-2021 at 12:23 PM.
08-09-2021 at 12:23 PM.
Anyone know how good the deals usually are??
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08-09-2021 at 12:39 PM.
08-09-2021 at 12:39 PM.
Love my shun knife. Cool!
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08-09-2021 at 01:42 PM.

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08-09-2021 at 01:42 PM.
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I convinced myself that top of the line pans are good. For example, the All-Clad factory outlet ones that pop up on this forum periodically.

But, knives I am not really sold on.

I read that if you are going to have 1 knife, it should be a Chef's knife. I am not sure if they are just referring to in kitchen use (not dining) in that statement.

So the big attraction here is that the knife will stay sharp longer? The alternative is to sharpen/replace more regularly?
In addition to staying sharp longer, good cutlery is typically better made, so will last longer, and often better designed, so more comfortable to use.

If you don't do a lot of cutting prep regularly, or don't want to spend the money for something like this, the Victorinox line of knives are very affordable and well regarded.

If you do decide you want to get into something more like these, the Chef's knife and Paring knife are usually used the most in food prep, so those are often the two that folks are willing to spend more on to get good utility out of their purchase.

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08-09-2021 at 02:25 PM.
08-09-2021 at 02:25 PM.
Quote from crrink :
In addition to staying sharp longer, good cutlery is typically better made, so will last longer, and often better designed, so more comfortable to use.

If you don't do a lot of cutting prep regularly, or don't want to spend the money for something like this, the Victorinox line of knives are very affordable and well regarded.

If you do decide you want to get into something more like these, the Chef's knife and Paring knife are usually used the most in food prep, so those are often the two that folks are willing to spend more on to get good utility out of their purchase.
Shun knives are a pleasure to use, but will it last longer? That depends. They tend to require a rather gentle use compared to what most people are used to. Drop it once and the tip may bend. Cut through a bone and the edge may get visibly out of shape. And so on. This does not happen to cheap knives as easily, so people who believe that expensive knife means super tough tend to get disappointed.
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08-09-2021 at 03:08 PM.
08-09-2021 at 03:08 PM.
Quote from MrAggromonkey :
I convinced myself that top of the line pans are good. For example, the All-Clad factory outlet ones that pop up on this forum periodically.

But, knives I am not really sold on.

I read that if you are going to have 1 knife, it should be a Chef's knife. I am not sure if they are just referring to in kitchen use (not dining) in that statement.

So the big attraction here is that the knife will stay sharp longer? The alternative is to sharpen/replace more regularly?
Depends. Edge life in normal cutting is primarily controlled by geometry, followed by alloy content, followed by specifics of heat treat. As shown empirically many times over, including a test I had done on a catra against 16 blades. There are many pricier knives that in fact do not have thinner edge geometries, do not have superior alloys, and do not have more precise heat treats (though this is far more minor than many believe, as long as a standard protocol is followed) sometimes it's for better ergos, more secure construction, or maybe just name or aesthetics.
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08-09-2021 at 03:40 PM.
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Quote from Ari Ben Canaan :
Shun knives are a pleasure to use, but will it last longer? That depends. They tend to require a rather gentle use compared to what most people are used to. Drop it once and the tip may bend. Cut through a bone and the edge may get visibly out of shape. And so on. This does not happen to cheap knives as easily, so people who believe that expensive knife means super tough tend to get disappointed.
Definitely true that the edge and steel is less able to take abuse compared to a typical European style chef's knife. Shun's are fine for cutting vegetables and meat, but not bone, according to a few one star Amazon reviews :-)

I do think they stand a good chance of lasting longer that what you'd find in most home kitchens, though. The handles will stay attached and the blades can be reshaped if/when needed. Of course, that's true of any half decent cutlery set, not just Shun.
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08-09-2021 at 04:18 PM.
08-09-2021 at 04:18 PM.
Got this set https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1 back in July 2009 for $200. Still look as good as ever. I use the heck out of the paring & the chef knife daily. I might bite for more paring knives if price is right.
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08-09-2021 at 06:47 PM.
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Quote from MrAggromonkey :
I convinced myself that top of the line pans are good. For example, the All-Clad factory outlet ones that pop up on this forum periodically.

But, knives I am not really sold on.

I read that if you are going to have 1 knife, it should be a Chef's knife. I am not sure if they are just referring to in kitchen use (not dining) in that statement.

So the big attraction here is that the knife will stay sharp longer? The alternative is to sharpen/replace more regularly?
They're hard steel so they'll chip more easily.
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DeliciousIrony
08-09-2021 at 09:30 PM.
08-09-2021 at 09:30 PM.
my shun 8" chef knife chips so easily.

I have a cheapish carbon steel knife that blows it away - hard AND durable (just can't let it stay wet - carbon steel rusts)
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08-09-2021 at 09:32 PM.
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Quote from MrAggromonkey :
I convinced myself that top of the line pans are good. For example, the All-Clad factory outlet ones that pop up on this forum periodically.

But, knives I am not really sold on.

I read that if you are going to have 1 knife, it should be a Chef's knife. I am not sure if they are just referring to in kitchen use (not dining) in that statement.

So the big attraction here is that the knife will stay sharp longer? The alternative is to sharpen/replace more regularly?
Shun are not top of the line. Reddit has a good chef knives section. not much respect for Shun there.
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08-09-2021 at 10:27 PM.
08-09-2021 at 10:27 PM.
I dropped my Shun Chef's knife in the sink while washing it and the tip broke off. As others have said, it doesn't stand up to much abuse, even a half foot drop.
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