Chef Knives Reviews

I recieved this knife and the 8" chefs knife as a Christmas present. I fell in love with them at a knife show last year and haven't been able to stop raving about them since...hence the Christmas presents. I think it is important to note that the knives are part of the Kershaw knife line, a personal favorite, and are absolutly stunning - not only use but also to look at. Friends and family always comment how beautiful they are and I am totally impressed with how they handle. A 10" chefs knife may sound intimidating but just wait till you hold this one in your hands and you'll have to own one also.

I just purchased the Shun knife from Kai a few weeks ago and plan to use it professionally. It is amazing. The weight of it in my hands was what sold me. I have small hands but still wanted a large, 10-inch chef's knife. I was considering a Global until the salesperson put the Shun in my hand. I swung it around like a samurai sword and became giddy. The balance, weight, feel of the handle -- all superb. It is a right-hand knife, which means the handle is not symmetrical on purpose, so that cut foods more easily fall off to the side. Alton Brown says this is the knife he would own if he were only allowed to have one. He isn't wrong.