Kitchen Knives

[steved]

I am thinking about buying an 8-inch chef from the Shun classic series. Now I use Henckles. I was wondering how the feel would be different using the v shaped ege compared to the chisel edge on the Shun. I am right handed and realize that there are two different versions. Would appreciate any input before I buy.

 

[louisianacook]

Don't worry about the edge. It will appear a little different on the Shun but you can sharpen it the same.

 

[steved]

I was thinking more on the lines of how it will cut. Like if I am slicing thru food, will it pull to one side? Or even dicing veggies.

 

[mete]

The chisel edge is an advantage in very thinly slicing veggies as is done with some japanese cooking. There is no other advantage. My agrussell Shun knives are V ground and since they have a thin blade there isn't too much trouble slicing thin veggies.I have replaced my Henckels with the Shun .The Shun knives , even my V ground ,are VERY fine knives in design, manufacture and with the fancy damascus they often get interesting comments !!

 

[tim8557]

I am slowly replacing my Henckels with Shun knives. I especially like my 6" or 7" Alton Brown Utility knife. The edges on the Shun are phenomenal and so far have held up much longer than my Henckels.

The pakkawood grips are very comfortable.

 

[louisianacook]

Unless the blade is thick and the bevel heavily asymetrical, like on a Japanese boning knife, you won't really notice the biased edge in use.