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OT: Shun Ken Onion 3pc Knife Set - Amazon Sale

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bryansj
bryansj Posts: 79
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Though this is off topic I'm sure someone here might be interested.

Amazon's Gold Box deal of the day is a Shun Ken Onion 3 piece knife set for $199.99.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/discussion/A2KTQZGV692OCH/ref=cm_cd_gb_ef_tft_tp?ie=UTF8&cdForum=Fx20DX5GEB7TUX8&cdThread=Tx2YP5BBLUZP85H

"Designed by Ken Onion, one of the world's top knife designers, and manufactured in Seki City, Japan, the home of Shun knives, this 3-piece set includes a 3-inch paring knife, 4-inch chef's knife, and 7-inch hollow-ground santoku. The set is made of VG-10 Japanese super steel, known for edge retention, and has a Rockwell hardness rating of 60-61. The VG-10 core has 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side."

I'm fighting the urge to buy this set since what I really want is an 8 to 10 inch chef's knife instead of the 4 incher.
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  • thegrillster
    thegrillster Posts: 348
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    I am sure the quality of these knives is good. Especially for the price.

    I don't know too much about these but I do need some good knives.

    Does anyone have any specific comment about the usefulness of these particular sizes? Are all of these useful?

    Are these actually Shun knives?

    thanks
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  • bryansj
    bryansj Posts: 79
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    Yes, they are Shun. Compare here:

    http://www.cutleryandmore.com/shun-knives.htm
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
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    Wow, That's a great price for the set. I know a fellow who was allowed to use a Ken Onion Santoku for a few meals, and said despite the odd shape, it felt really good in his hand.

    The VG-10 steel is really nice. It will take a very low angle bevel, and hold it well.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Go for it.
    I have 2 of the 3 and paid more than that.
    Very good knives, first ones to reach for.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Excellent point... it felt really good in HIS hand. I checked out the Ken Onions a while back and they just didn't feel right in MINE. Admittedly, I was in a store and not in my kitchen, but I didn't care for the feel at all. I hear they are nice knives though.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • EgginDawg
    EgginDawg Posts: 747
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    It WAS a great deal- they're sold out. :(
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  • deepsouth
    deepsouth Posts: 1,796
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    the 8" alone cost me $189 last year and i got the 4" this year and paid $89 for it.

    this was a steal. i'd have bought a set had i not missed it.
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