For those interested in buying a Shun, why not try before you buy? There is a passaround going right now. I'd be happy to add someone on the end provided you meet the minimum requirements.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1012904-Passaround-Shun-Kitchen-Cutlery
Here is the line-up.
Shun Reserve 8-in. Chef’s Knife
Steel: SG2 cutting core, 32 layers (16 per side) nickel silver/stainless steel “ladder” Damascus
Shun Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife
Steel: VG10 cutting core, 32 layers (16 per side) stainless Damascus cladding
Shun Premier 7-in. Santoku
Steel: VG10 cutting core, 32 layers (16 per side) stainless Damascus cladding
Shun Edo 6 1/2-inch Chef’s Knife
Steel: Solid VG-10
Shun Kaji Hollow-Ground 5 1/2-inch Santoku Knife
Steel - SG2 cutting core, Damascus cladding
Shun Ken Onion 6-in. Chef’s Knife
Steel: VG10 cutting core, 32 layers (16 per side) stainless Damascus cladding
Shun Premier Pairing Knife
Steel: VG10 cutting core, 32 layers (16 per side) stainless Damascus cladding