Shun Kaji Fusion 8-Inch Chef's Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)This knife was a birthday gift from my husband who tends to buy things because they look "cool" and not necessarily because they are the best at what they do. Let's just say I opened this knife up and thought, "HOLY COW, Now that's a knife!"

Here are my observations after several months of use:

The substantial blade is razor sharp-and has stayed that way. It slices through tomatoes and london broil like a hot blade through butter-no "sawing" motion required. I typically have a knife for each job around the kitchen, but this knife does the job of several, quite easily.

I was initially surprised how well the handle fit in my hand. The handle has grooves where you fingers rest, and I thought that perhaps they would feel oddly placed, as my hands are quite small. This wasn't a problem... and the knife felt very natural.

I did a little research, and read that the design of this handle is unique in that it places your hand in "the perfect position in relation to the blade for less effort and fatigue." Hmmm... I don't know if I have ever felt "fatigue" while using my other knives, but I do see now how I was never holding the handle properly,forcing the knife with pressure to cut, chop and slice. Knife-science...who knew?!?!

I find that my other knives are getting little use in my kitchen. I reach for this knife again and again.

I'm hinting to my husband that another knife in this line would make a great Christmas gift.


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Let the cooking begin. With this 8-inch chef's knife on hand, pretty much anything's possible. Use the multi-purpose knife for chopping onions and potatoes for a soup, slicing mushroom and peppers for a pizza, mincing garlic and fresh herbs, and much more. Its long sharp blade cuts through vegetables, meats, and fish smoothly and efficiently. Like other pieces in Shun's Kaji line, the chef's knife features durable construction consisting of SG-2 powdered steel, which holds a 64 Rockwell hardness and offers a higher density and grain structure, with no imperfections or weak points. The SG-2 blade combines two different kinds of steel--a nickel alloy and a high-carbon steel--for exceptional strength and resilience. The knife not only provides a razor-sharp blade with a hard, chip-resistant cutting edge, but it also comes with a beautiful, acid-etched Damascus pattern for a distinguished appearance. Other highlights include a full-tang blade, from the tip to the end of the handle, for added weight and style; a bolster-free design for easy sharpening; a double-riveted ergonomic handle made of Pakkawood with an angled end cap; and a comfortable design suitable for both right- and left-handed users. Made in Japan and embossed with the Shun logo, the 8-inch chef's knife carries a limited lifetime warranty and should be washed by hand for best results.

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