Shun Knife Sale

bigguy136

I'm thinking of buying the Shun TDMS0350 3 piece set for $179.99. Is this a good deal? Here is the link I saw them at

http://home.woot.com/offers/shun-premier-3-piece-cutlery-set-2?utm_campaign=Commission+Junction+-+10956019&utm_source=Commission+Junction+Publisher+-+404255&utm_medium=affiliate+-+home.woot

mguzik

No idea , I got my classic knifes on amazon and ebay. Check ebay and amazon

EGGARIFIC

real good deal, I always think about ordering them when they are on woot.  Never pulled the trigger though

bigguy136

I have a set of Wusthof knives and I like them. Those who use the Shun knives, are they a must have?

Lit

The premiers are nice. I prefer having a chef knife over a santoku but if you like santokus those knives are nice.

Raymont

I have the chef's knife and love it. It is a a piece of art and functional! This is a good deal, 2 knives and a cutting board for $179.

laserdoc85

I'm wondering  about the half serrated portions on the knife. You would only be able to sharpen the center part

Carolina Q

I would pass. I don't care for the santoku style to begin with (but that's just me) and this one is only 5 1/2" long. Also, I'm not thrilled with the partially serrated edge on the utility. Maybe good for tomatoes? But how do you sharpen it?

Loosemoose

I think my wife would like these. I bought her a 8" Wustoff chefs knife for christmas and the first thing she did was remove her fingerprint on her index finger. She has had a Wustoff santoku for years but the shape of the chefs blade threw her a curve.

buzd504

I know there has been talk about Shun off and on here.  I don't own any or have an opinion on them (or know anything about pricing), but there is another woot sale here:

http://www.woot.com/plus/shun-knives

tksmoke

I have the Shun Premier 6" Santoku, and like it very much. If you haven't owned REALLY sharp knives, there is definitely a period of adjustment. The Premier Santoku is not only an excellent tool, it is also a work of art - very beautiful. It needs to be handled carefully - no throwing in the sink, or perish the thought, the dishwasher. I'm not sure a serrated Shun is in my future,but you can be sure of the quality. I'm really lusting after a couple of the Reserve line knives - the slicer in particular.

MaskedMarvel

Well, crap..  The second link had the 5 inch Santoku and that weird utility knife for only $160..  Woot's REALLY been slipping - I haven't bought anything from them in over a year and I used to order several times a week.  Especially the wine.  But ....

... the Shun Premier line is, imho, a SIGNIFICANT value.  Lots of features there, but what I go for is the Hand Hammered tsuchime finish. I have a few classics, and am picking one of those Debas you linked up there up tomorrow off a Craigslist deal.  The quality on the premier line is dramatic. The handmade hand hammered effect makes each piece unique.

@fishlessman also posted a pretty cool knife for $100  -  look to his thread.  I'll link when I find it.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1162384/goko-gyuto

There it is!