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Shun KOS0700 Ken Onion 7-Piece Essential Block Set Includes:
3" Paring Knife
5" Serrated Utility Knife
8" Chef's Knife
9" Bread Knife
Honing Steel
Herb Shears
10-slot Bamboo Block
Shun Ken Onion Series Features
Named after the series’ designer Ken Onion, this knife line is very similar to the Classic Series, but with many added benefits. They both are constructed Kasumi style - 32 layers (16 per side) of softer steel (SUS410/SUS431) which are folded, welded, grinded, and polished together, protecting the VG-10 stainless steel core. The blade is then blasted with tiny beads of glass to reveal the ripple effect/tree ring design, which is similar to pattern Damascus. The difference with this line, however, is that Ken Onion, predominantly known for designing pocket knives, stepped outside his realm and into the culinary world with one goal: making cutlery more comfortable for people of all sizes. Starting with the Pakkawood® handle, he curved and widened the grip for better control and a looser pinch on the blade, relieving tension in the hand and forearm. Next, the belly of the blade was curved as well so people of all heights were utilizing the glide of the blade to its fullest potential. You’ll also notice a rounded bolster, also making the knife more ergonomic.
Shun Technology Highlights- VG-10 stainless steel: Adds cobalt for strength and hardness, vanadium for superior edge retention. The higher density allows the steel to be tempered to a higher Rockwell (60-62). Requires minimal care to avoid corrosion. Razor-sharp blade and phenomenal edge retention.
- 16° Angle: Blade is sharpened to 16°. Ensures food is cut properly and precisely; no torn or bruised food so ingredients retain the same flavor and freshness.
- PakkaWood® Handles: Resin-impregnated natural hardwood; waterproof, durable, comfortable; won’t harbor bacteria.
- Awards: Blade Magazine’s Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year winner (2003 - Classic 8” Santoku, 2005 – Ken Onion 8” Chef’s, 2006 – Elite 10” Chef’s, 2007 – Kaji, 2008 – Shun Classic Line, 2010 Premier Line, 2011 – Fuji Line). Shun has won many more industry awards for beauty, performance, and innovation.
- Complimentary lifetime sharpening service (you ship, they sharpen)
- Designers: Ken Onion, Alton Brown
- NSF Certified
- Lifetime warranty
About Shun
Shun in Japanese actually translates to “at the peak of perfection,” and no words could better describe this outstanding company. Renowned for their traditional knife making style and aesthetic design, the highly skilled artisans at the Kai Corporation (the parent company of “Shoon”) have been making blades of the highest quality in homage of the legendary sword smiths of Seki, Japan for over 100 years. Each and every knife is handmade, from beginning to end, requiring at least 100 meticulous steps along the way. It is out of this respect and admiration towards their ancestors, coupled with advanced technology and materials, that Shun produces basically pieces of art that also happen to be razor-sharp knives. |
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