Shun Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife at Utensils Store

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Binding: Kitchen Brand: Shun EAN: 4901601440683 Feature: 6-inch Shun Classic Ultimate Utility knife slices tomatoes, makes sandwiches, and more Label: Shun Legal Disclaimer: Sale Ends: 05-11-2008. You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only. Certain items are covered by warranty as indicated. To obtain a copy of the warranty prior to purchase, please write to: macys.com Customer Service Dept.; P.O. Box 8215; Mason, OH 45040; Small Ticket Department-Warranty; Manufacturer: Shun Material Type: carbon-steel Model: DM0741 Publisher: Shun Size: 6-inch Studio: Shun
Features 6-inch Shun Classic Ultimate Utility knife slices tomatoes, makes sandwiches, and more VG-10 steel core clad with 16 layers of stainless steel on each side Beautiful black PakkaWood handle in D-shaped profile Razor-sharp scalloped edge, round tip, Damascus-look ripples on blade Wash by hand; lifetime warranty; gift-boxed
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Slice no dice Comment: This Shun product is a beautful well made knife. The layers of stainless steel in the Damascus style blade form an interesting pattern resembling growth rings in wood. Shun refers to it as the U2 utility knife and while it is balanced, comfortable, and extremely sharp; it probaly won't replace your chefs or santoku kife. It will slice like crazy but because of the curve in the blade dicing or chopping are limited. Consider it a good knife for making sandwiches. Customer Rating: Summary: Put A Leash On This Knife! Fantastic! Comment: I thought I was going to have at least 2 guests at a party try to steal this knife! After getting a gift certificate at a kitchen store I wasn't sure what to get...but knives always grab me. The young lady who helped me kept pointing me to this Shun knife. The folded steel blade really got me and I could bring it back if it was a bust. My husband loves knives as well and does the sharpening. One slice with this knife and I was hooked. Then a friend helped prep a party and she immediately picked it up and used it...and started raving about it without any input from me. Then a second friend arrived to help and grabbed the knife and couldn't believe how good it was. I haven't found anything it doesn't slice well. I'd love a longer version for those bigger bread jobs...though it did 4 loaves of crusty french without a sore hand. Tomatoes don't stand a chance and never lose their shape in the cutting. This knife is worth every penny and I'll buy another Shun knife when I'm ready....the Chicago cutlery is on its way out for sure now...I'm in my 50's and buying my lifetime knives. Customer Rating: Summary: Not a must have, but a great have Comment: I believe if you're serious about cooking, you should own great cookware and excellent knives. I finally stepped up and got excellent knives. For those who haven't heard the hype, Shun is one of the most respected knife brands in the world. Great features of the entire line include these cool "D" shaped handles that fit your hand better. Each knife is made in a right- and left-handed version ([...] for lefties). The steel used for the blades is harder than what you would find in most other knives. The knives are EXTREMELY sharp. If you're building your set and want to take care of the must-haves first. Move this down on your priority list. Get the chef's, paring and bread knives first. With that said, there is a place for this knife in your kitchen. As with all of my other Shun knives, this one is extremely sharp and it's relatively light. This is great for sandwiches; you can use one knife to do everything well. I like the wider blade on this better than the narrow utility and tomato blades. This knife does not replace the bread knife, but it is good for small quantities of bread. I quickly tired of it when I used it to prep French bread for bread pudding. This is an expensive, but lifetime investment. I encourage you to visit stores and feel the knives in your hand to make sure you are comfortable with them. For more info on Shun, check out Alton Brown's website. For ratings on various brands and types of knives, check out Cooks llustrated's equipment ratings. Unless you are a daily sandwich fiend, make this one of the last knives you get to complete your set. It is certainly a nice knife, but not as crucial as other knives. My only regret is that I already own the tomato and utility knives. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: Part serrated slicer, part spatula, this knife is an amazing all-around addition to any chef's arsenal. With 16 layers of hard-carbon stainless steel on each side, the blade boasts 33 micro-thin layers for an unequivocal sharpness ready to take on any odd job around the kitchen. Lifetime warranty.