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Shun VB0723 Sora Chef’s Knife. 6-Inch
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- JAPANESE CHEF KNIFE: The Shun Sora 6-inch Chef’s Knife is expertly designed for a variety of kitchen tasks. from slicing and dicing to mincing. making it an indispensable tool for any cook.
- TRADITIONAL MEETS CONTEMPORARY: The Sora Series combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with patented Composite Blade technology to create knives with contemporary style. precise performance and incredible value.
- PRECISE SHARPNESS: San Mai edge construction features VG10 steel supported by a 420J stainless steel blade upper for razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge. Narrow. gyuto-style blade provides high maneuverability.
- BALANCED COMFORT: The full-tang and textured PP/TPE polymer blend handle offers a contemporary look and secure grip. providing optimal control for both left and right-handed users.
- JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan. reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.
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Jay Cube (verified owner) –
This knife is very elegant and I love using it. It has a very sharp blade which is really nice to use and to look at. This knife will cleanly slice through bread like no other knife that I have ever used. The ergo’s on the handle are extremely nice and it fits in hand really well. All in all this is very impressive knife. My only complaint (and why I gave it 4 stars and not 5) is with the flexibility of the blade. This knife and all of the other knives in the Shun Sora collection all make a scary sound when you flex them from side to side. I am not sure if it is coming from the handle or the blade itself. It sounds like the blade will snap in half if you flex it more than a few degrees to either side. This knife was not cheap and I am not willing to test the lateral strength of the blade to see if it will hold up to hard use. Granted it is a kitchen knife and not made for hard use but I feel that a kitchen knife has to be able to flex from side to side without fearing it will break.
WANG Ningyuan (verified owner) –
The quality of the knife is good in general, though the plastic handle feels cheap. (They must be deliberately doing so, to differentiate their product lines. This is fine for me as it does not impact functionality. ) It is well-balanced and pretty sharp (but not exceptionally so in the price range, the ceramic knives from Kyocera is sharper [but is more likely to chip]. ). The knife is pretty thin, so it can only be used with vegetables and (fresh or defrosted) meat. It has a very sharp and thin tip, hence the tip is likely to be bent is proper care is not taken.
The thing is that Shun knife is pretty overpriced in the US market. Since the Sora version is exclusively for US market, you cannot get a cheaper one same as this knife (There are composite blade knives similar to this from this company at a much lower price. With wooden handles, of course. ). However, for the price you pay, you can actually get the Japanese domestic version of the fancier DM0718 (which currently is about twice as expensive as this knife), plus shipping it to the US. (Of course, to do that, you first have to know that the domestic brand for Shun is Seki Magoroku [‘ ” in Kanji], then try to buy it using Rakuten [because amazon.co.jp does not ship knives overseas], and wait for one month for delivery, and you won’t have warranty for the knife in US. I did not do this because I need a knife to cook now, BUT I mention it to let you know that this knife is much more expensive in US than in its domestic market.) Hence, I have to deduct one star for this kind of price discrimination.
Elijah Stephens (verified owner) –
I absolutely love these knives. The profile of the blade is great and they are really sharp right out of the box. I purchased the Santoku, 8″ chef, 6″ Chef, Utility, Ultimate Utility, bread knife, and pairing knife. Not only are they a great looking set of knives to display in your kitchen, but they truly do take your cooking to another level. Some people complain that the polymer handle feels cheep, but these knives are perfectly priced for what they are. The polymer grip is comfortable and its profiled it such a way that it looks great. These knives truly show the mastery knife making at work at Sora. I also have a some Wusthoff Classics, Messermeister Elites, and a set of the Calphalon Katana. The Classics and Elites I love. The Katanas not so much. These Soras are the best knives in this price range and I love them. My favorite out of all of them has to be the 7″ Santoku, but all of the others are great to.
Some people say they got rust spots on these knives. Well more expensive knives have a good side and a bad side. They are great because you get better blade profiles, with a blade that holds an edge a lot longer and is much easier to sharpen, but the down side is they are prone to rust. You shouldn’t just leave these knives laying in a wet sink for days like you can do with cheaper knives. You should do that with any higher end knife because they will all get rust spots. Also I can not stress this enough. Do not put these knives in the dishwasher. When you finish using them. Hand wash them in soap and water. Hand dry them really good and put them back on your knife rack. Also make sure you knife isn’t wet from placing wet knives on it. Putting your good knives on a wet knife rack is a good way to get rust spots. These really are great knives that are very easy to take care of with a little respect and a few steps, and these are possibly the best knives in the price range. These or the Messermeister Elites. Though the elites are a little more expensive than these. You will not regret buying these Soras’. Also if you purchase these. Get yourself a nice knife rack to display them. The beautifully crafted knives look way to go to be thrown in a knife block or drawer.
JAFAmazon Customer (verified owner) –
I like my knives. I like them sharp. I like to cook with them.
Owning a few Shun regular series… this is not a winner for me. If you can find it on sale then buy it because it is SHARP out of the box… but it only has the VG edge, and not the core that the Damascus blade has.
I’ll add that this is only a 6 inch knife… so even though it looks like the 8″ in proportion, it is a small utility knife.
If you want a true Shun, my fav is still the DM0706. Or if you can afford it the Premier series (Please note that I can’t afford it so I will not truly recommend)… but the handle and blade are really attractive.
Terrence W. Faulkner (verified owner) –
There are many good honing steels available and this is one more. The main attraction for me is that it has a guide to help me adjust to the 16 degree angle that is appropriate for my Japanese knives. It is also important that one face of the rod is plain steel without any sharpening function. That is what you really want for honing and it is all that I use with this rod.
Hugh Jass (verified owner) –
Amazon’s Shun Sora knives are hands down the BEST kitchen knives you can buy on this website. Especially for the price and the name brand. They’re high quality, high carbon steel, and super versatile. They’re super sharp out of the box without a single fingerprint on the mirror polished metal. I would recommend these knives to everyone in the market who is looking for a high quality kitchen knife. True Shun quality – at an Amazon price. Unless you’re a chef/hobbyist who knows what specifically you’re looking for in terms of high end kitchen knives – you need not look further. They look, feel, and perform phenomenally. You need to hand wash these knives (yes, actually) and a whetstone to give these types of knives their proper maintenance (as required by useage) – I recommend a 1000/6000 grit whetstone to give the knife a good edge and nice light polish shine. Without proper maintenance your knife edges will rust, get beat up, and that sounds like a personal problem for you at that point. I could not be more pleased with these knives. I would definitely recommend these knives.
JUAN MANUEL ALVAREZ (verified owner) –
Es un buen cuchillo, muy afilado pero por el precio (cerca de mil dos cientos pesos) amazon tiene mejores opciones. Si bien me decidí a probar la marca SHUN debido a su gran reputación, creo que a este cuchillo le falta un mango mas ergonómico y de mejor material ya que es platico duro. Ademas no me parece que sea muy resistente a la corrosión, con una sola vez que olvide sacarlo se mancho. Con lo que pague por el bien pude haber adquirido un cuchillo de acero damasquino.
Nick (verified owner) –
So far, this is one of the best knife ever had. Super sharp… excellent condition
Shigeru O. (verified owner) –
Tiene un buen filo, pero requiere de uso cuidadoso para evitar dañarlo
Cliente de Amazon (verified owner) –
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.
Alex (verified owner) –
Excelente. Permite conhecer e usar o ângulo correto das facas Shun ao usar a chaira. Sugiro assistir o vídeo “How to hone your Shun cutlery”, publicado pelo fabricante no YouTube, para usar perfeitamente esta chaira.
Convenience Shopper Number Seven (verified owner) –
The knife edge arrived sharp. I tested it out on a cooked chicken breast (didn’t shine there), then chopped up some veggies. It is a bit heavier than is comfortable, and I started feeling pain in my hand after chopping a few carrots, celery, and onions. So, I can’t give it 5 stars as I’m not sure how I feel about the knife yet. Cuts through paper with ease and I also managed to take a chunk out of my finger while messing around with the paper slice test! The tip is lethal. Be very careful with it.
torskk (verified owner) –
Easy to maintain as they are stainless steel, rather than high carbon steel blades. Extremely sharp and so much easier to use than conventional European kitchen blades, such as Henkels and Sabatier, this Shun economy line cutlery, being less expensive also.
Knife is very easily maintained by use of ceramic hones and leather strop. Sharpens easily on 1000 – 3000 grit stones, if you are familiar with using water stones.
Tina Livingston (verified owner) –
When opening the package (open this end), the knife blade was exposed. The knife happened to slip out of the cardboard cover. Just want to give a warning when opening these packages. It looks like the cardboard cover is for just about any knife that they carry. The knife I ordered was a 3.5 in paring knife. The cardboard cover is most likely for the 7 to 8 in knives.
Victor.S.Matos (verified owner) –
Melhor faca que eu tenho.
Edward pruitt (verified owner) –
Nice feel
steve (verified owner) –
goodo
steve (verified owner) –
goodo
Enrique rojo (verified owner) –
Aunque no tiene el tamaño de un gyuto normal, Es muy cómodo y ligero en la mano, ideal para cortes Precisos
M.A. (verified owner) –
Great home-use (and entry-level professional use) knife from KAI/Shun. I use this knife way more than my Henkel or Wusthof knives. It holds a better edge, is more comfortable, and extremely versatile. I use Shun professionally and love their knives, but I needed something that would still be good at home, but that I wouldn’t cry over if my wife or in-laws messed up. This completely fits the bill. The thin blade is easy to touch up and keep sharp. Its high polish helps it resist rust (yes, even ‘stainless’ can rust under certain conditions and uses), and it has a comfortable and easy-to-grip handle.
Don’t throw this in your dishwasher, or you’ll ruin it. Also, invest (it isn’t expensive) in a decent soft-wood cutting board, and you’ll experience a much sharper knife for much longer. If you read the instructions that come with it, plastic boards will dull it very quickly, and for the love of God in heaven, don’t use a glass, corian, or other hard board with ANY knives.