Classic 5 Piece Slimline Block Set

This set was a gift for my niece. She is very happy with these knives. They are extremely sharp and make prepping food very easy. I would recommend getting a set if you’re in the market for some new knives.

I have a set of Shun knives for over a decade. Bought this set for my daughter. Shun knives are super sharp (accidentally sliced a bit of my fingertip without feeling it, only noticed it when there was a red tint in the cabbage I was slicing, so be careful). The sharpness is durable, only need to periodically use a honing steel. The knives are light and easy to handle, but if you're cutting tough items such as an acorn squash, then the heavier European knives (Wusthoff, Henckels, etc) work better.

This is the best knife I've ever seen. However, I must add that it cuts so well I am now afraid it would easily chop off the entire finger if I am distracted. I am a distracted guy by nature, have the tendency to let my thoughts digress while I am chopping onions. Have cut off half my nail a couple of times with other knives, but with this knife it is not going to just cut my nail. Of course it wouldn't be the knife's fault at all. So basically, just concentrate in what you are doing when you use this knife and do not get distracted.

This is a great set of knives for the price, and a perfect way to start a new knife set. Very light and razor-sharp. The d-shaped handle is not for everyone, so I suggest feeling a Japanese style handle before you commit. Another suggestion, as your collection grows but a new knife block. It doesn't do the knives justice.

Shun - Top notch quality. Handmade blades. Blonde - Beautiful way to demonstrate Wabi-Sabi, the concept of beauty increasing with age and imperfection. The lighter colored wood will more readily showcase its natural wear and tear, becoming more beautiful along the way. Anyone who appreciates fine cutlery will love this set.

I have used Wusthof knives for years, and have found them to be very good. But they are often heavy and awkward for me. The Shun knives are light, extremely sharp and perfect for finer tasks. Precise cuts are much easier and the light, nimble knives are a real pleasure to use. This makes tedious knivework easier and faster. Excellent.

If you are used to American chefs knives, takes some getting used to. Only used for couple weeks but as of now I do not believe the reviews stating “I took great care of them, only cut tomatoes and tip broke or chunks came out of blade”. While you do have to baby them, they literally tell you that in description. I could be wrong, but if you follow their directions, they will last. I.E. Don’t throw in sink. Use suggested cutting boards. Don’t cut bones or very hard or frozen items. In other words , use your brain.

Before buying this set we had a Shun knife already. After having one and using it all the time we decided to get a block set. This knife set is worth every penny, if you’ve never used Japanese knives we highly recommend. They stay sharp and this knife set is perfect for a small apartment

Great quality. These knives are extremely sharp so be careful, I've cut my finger few times by accident.

Well crafted Japanese knives.

Person who received these as a gift loves them

Excellent quality

It’s a beautiful set and the knives are very sharp. Unfortunately after owning them just for a couple months, despite washing them by hand and drying them immediately after, little rust spots and pitting are appearing on the blade of the large knife. Hopefully Shun read this review and offer a replacement but at this price I’m a bit disappointed.