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Shun Sora 6" Chef's Knife

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Cutlery and More has Shun Sora 6" Chef's Knife for $69.95. Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade; stain resistant; 60-61 Rockwell Hardness
  • Constructed of VG10 super steel clad with one layer of stainless steel on each side creating a san mai edge
  • Two blade sections are laser cut and fit together like a puzzle, braze welding permanently joins them
  • Wavy pattern at the joint is based on traditional Japanese sword hamon lines
  • Traditional Japanese handle design with a textured PP/TPE blend; stainless steel debossed logo
  • Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $20 lower (22% savings) than the list price of $89.95.
  • About this product:
    • 10-year warranty
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 320 Amazon customer reviews.
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Cutlery and More has Shun Sora 6" Chef's Knife for $69.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member GimmeYoTots for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade; stain resistant; 60-61 Rockwell Hardness
  • Constructed of VG10 super steel clad with one layer of stainless steel on each side creating a san mai edge
  • Two blade sections are laser cut and fit together like a puzzle, braze welding permanently joins them
  • Wavy pattern at the joint is based on traditional Japanese sword hamon lines
  • Traditional Japanese handle design with a textured PP/TPE blend; stainless steel debossed logo
  • Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $20 lower (22% savings) than the list price of $89.95.
  • About this product:
    • 10-year warranty
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 320 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
No Longer Available:
Amazon has Shun Sora 6" Chef's Knife for $69.95. Shipping is free.

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keenkeen
Decent price and a decent entry level Japanese knife for someone wanting to start going down that rabbit hole. Looks like Amazon has the same deal so not really slick overall.
SeriousSummer975
Then you should know that this is their entry level, cheaper knife set.
BCNugget
Shun steel is a bit too hard for my taste. Once dulled very hard to bring that edge back. And if I look very closely at the edge it is looks like it has taken a few micro chips. I prefer the Global blend of steel for reasonably priced Asian knifes.

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Decent price and a decent entry level Japanese knife for someone wanting to start going down that rabbit hole. Looks like Amazon has the same deal so not really slick overall.
Last edited by keenkeen August 9, 2022 at 03:03 PM.
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SeriousSummer975
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Quote from wwjrd :
Wow, that plastic handle that has terrible fit (plastic visibly, significantly proud)... has Shun sold out to compete at Kohls or something?

I really enjoy my Shun knives, but this one just looks like a different breed.

Then you should know that this is their entry level, cheaper knife set.
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wwjrd
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Quote from SeriousSummer975 :
Then you should know that this is their entry level, cheaper knife set.
Absolutely it is, but I've bought cheaper Shun knives in the past and they're still excellent and the build quality was great for the money. Right at this pricepoint are past slickdeals of the cheaper Shuns. They look just as good as you expect and didn't have mis-sized handles.
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Gompei
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Was it $50 during Mother day from Target? correct me if I'm wrong, still a good price for a good knife.
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lordvoom2
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Quote from Gompei :
Was it $50 during Mother day from Target? correct me if I'm wrong, still a good price for a good knife.

Yes, for a different sized knife, but that deal disappeared quick
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Shun steel is a bit too hard for my taste. Once dulled very hard to bring that edge back. And if I look very closely at the edge it is looks like it has taken a few micro chips. I prefer the Global blend of steel for reasonably priced Asian knifes.
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AlexL2708
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Quote from keenkeen :
Decent price and a decent entry level Japanese knife for someone wanting to start going down that rabbit hole. Looks like Amazon has the same deal so not really slick overall.
What does mean entry level? Does $300 professional level knife 5 times better, 5 times sharper or stay sharp 5 times longer???
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Alexizupinhea
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Quote from wwjrd :
Wow, that plastic handle that has terrible fit (plastic visibly, significantly proud)... has Shun sold out to compete at Kohls or something?

I really enjoy my Shun knives, but this one just looks like a different breed.

It is their entry level knife, lowest price class. Note I believe the blade is same quality as their "Classic" series. I have classic, my parents have the Sora. Both cut great and look great.

Note: I'm left handed and in that case, the Sora actually feels better in the hand. Other series such as the Classic include a slight bulge for ergonomics which are meant for right handed users.
Last edited by Alexizupinhea August 10, 2022 at 11:34 AM.
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Shipping and processing fees are required for all Kai sharpening and warranty services ($15 for US)

Plus postage to get the knife there.

So "free sharpening" costs about $22+
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seanleeforever
Aug 12, 2022
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Costco sometime carry those. I had mine a few year back (8 piece I believe?) For 250 dollars or so.
But yes. Those are entry level. I don't recommend
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maccorf
Aug 15, 2022
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We got a set of three of these knives in different sizes, scissors, and a housing block for our wedding gift about 4 years ago, they are nice beginner Japanese steel and as the set, really helped get our kitchen equipment rounded out. However, if you're buying individual knives, you probably want to go a bit higher in the tiers…while the handles are fine, I feel like the steel itself dulls a little too easily and is hard to sharpen again. Either way, if you a knife like this, get a soft wood cutting board as well; plastic won't help these at all.
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KetoTonic
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Is this better than the Wusthof Classic?
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Quote from BCNugget :
Shun steel is a bit too hard for my taste. Once dulled very hard to bring that edge back. And if I look very closely at the edge it is looks like it has taken a few micro chips. I prefer the Global blend of steel for reasonably priced Asian knifes.

How are you sharpening? By hand using traditional water stones, Tormek, or belt sander, etc.?

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g725s
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Quote from KetoTonic :
Is this better than the Wusthof Classic?

This has harder steel, and if sharpened properly can be sharper

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