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Shun
by KAI-Kershaw
Knives
Ken
Onion Kitchen Knife DM0500
Feel
the power of the first truly ergonomic chef's knife! Created by noted knife designer Ken Onion, this chef's knife
is curved to enable an
easier flow across the cutting board. This patent
pending cutlery design features a special angled curved bolster and specially shaped
handle that fits perfectly in the hand, releasing all tension in your arm.
The
extra curve on the knife blade allows for an easier flowing motion across the cutting
board, and the tip allows for easier scooping. Combine all of this with the
sharpest Japanese edge available, and you have perfection.
"This
is the only kitchen knife with a thoroughly tested
design on what chef's want - with plenty of study
and input from culinary pros and students alike."
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Ken Onion, Master Knife Designer
Ken
engineered this original design by observing techniques
employed by culinary professionals like Bobby Flay,
Alton Brown and Sara Moulton. He spent endless
hours meticuously studying their angles and
movements as they worked with their knives.
Shun Classic is not only beautiful but practical.This absolutely
stunning line of cutlery features the look and
benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting
problems. Its forged
VG-10 "super steel" blade is clad with
16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each
side to produce a rust-free Damascus-look blade. This
exquisite wavy design profile also reduces food's
ability to stick to the blade and results in less damage.
Japanese knife shapes are traditional. The Santoku
knife shape has always
been a Japanese favorite and is used as a Chef's knife. The santoku is
useful for straight chopping, mincing, and slicing of larger quantities of
vegetables and meat. Cooks with smaller hands may also prefer this 6 1/2" blade as
the shorter length offers better control while cutting. The width also provides
a great platform for transporting chopped vegetables from cutting board to sauté
pan.
The
Cleaver shape is the traditional Chinese Chef's
knife and is especially useful to cleave bones,
open lobsters and do high volume chopping of meats
and vegetables. Add the classic Chef's
knife and the versatile Bread knife and this 4 Pc
Shun Classic Set supplies all the basic needs for
any chef.
The Deba knife shape has always
been a Japanese favorite and is used as a traditional Chef's knife. The rectangular
Nakiri knife
is used by Japanese chefs to cut vegetables with a forward thrusting motion.
The straight bottom line of the blade hitting
the cutting board evenly fromfront to back is a big
plus in cutting julienne strips.
"The beauty of these knives is only surpassed
by their performance."
Alton
Brown, Celebrity Chef and Author
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Kershaw's' parent company, KAI has been Japan's premier blade producers
for more than 90 years, yet their tradition
of fine blade manufacturing goes back even
further. KAI factories are located
in Seki City, Japan's famous samurai sword-making
center. The blade smiths of Seki City
have been making some of the world's finest
cutlery for more than 700 years. Working
with today's technology, many of the descendants
of those blade smiths continure the tradition
of excellence for KAI.
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The blade smiths of Seki City have been making
some of the world's finest cutlery for more than 700
years.
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"Using
a Shun knife makes you feel as if the knife
itself is practically doing the slicing,
with an uncommonly small amount of energy
expended by the chef. It does exactly
what you want it to do, it is unbelievably
sharp (you are cutting with a veritable
heavy duty razor!) AND it remains rust and
stain-free. They have design elements
that push them past the other leading knives:
heavy, serious, beautifully made,
expensive... top-of-the-line pro knives
all the way."
Rosengarten
Report, "The Kershaw-KAI Knife: The
Real Cutting Edge,"
9-29-03
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"D" Shape PakkaWood Handle
Provides both beauty and function. Taken from
the classic Japanese design for sushi knives, the "D"
shape offers maximum comfort and control. Ebony
black PakkaWood provides strength, stability and moisture
resistance. It is manufactured by impregnating
hardwood veneers with phenolic, thermosetting resins
and fusing them into a soid wood-grained structure for
premium applications.
Stainless Steel Bolster
Unique offset design enhances ergonomic qualities
for the highest level of safety and control. The pivot point is just ahead of where the handle sweeps out into the blade.
Stainless Steel End Cap
Adds beauty and durability
Ultimate Edge
KAI scientists developed the ultimate blend of steel
: VG-10 "super steel" is
the perfect balance of Carbon, Chromium, Cobalt, Manganese,
Molybdenum, Silicon and Vanadium. VG-10 "super steel" holds an incredibly
sharp edge longer for easier edge maintenance. Rockwell Hardness rating of 61.
NSF Approved.
Dishwasher Safe
Kershaw
Shun Japanese Knives:
Kershaw Shun Pro Laurent
Gras Signature Chef's Cutlery Knife Set | Kershaw Shun Classic Chef's Cutlery Knife Set | Kershaw
Shun Classic Ken Onion Chef's Knife -DM0500 | Kershaw Shun Pro 4 1/8" Deba Knife
-VG0105D |
Kershaw
Shun Pro 8 1/4" Deba Knife VG02100 |
Kershaw
Shun Pro 6 1/2" Nikiri Knife -VG0165N |
Kershaw
Shun Pro 9 1/2" Yanagiba Knife -VG0240Y |
