Customer reviews from Shun Cutlery
Shun - Classic Chef's Knife, 8 Inch - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(40 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 40 reviews
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Star
1
Customer Reviews for Shun - Classic Chef's Knife, 8 Inch - Black
Customer Rating
5
Absolute MUST HAVE blade
on September 12, 2026
Posted by: Happy C.
Great for professional use in kitchens, MUST BE RESPECTED. Folded Japanese steel is light and RAZOR sharp. (Think 8in Samurai Sword) but not indestructible. Use on a bamboo cutting board. Hand wash and store with care. Will cut unlike any blade you e ever used and will last decades. But will chip on stone and counter top, the tip can be broken off (buddy tried to open a soda with one) basically to be used on fruit and vegetables only. But in the kitchen it's ESSENTIAL
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Excellent chef’s knife. Five stars!
on August 1, 2026
Posted by: Philip C.
Excellent chef’s knife. Five stars! Highly recommend.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
My spouse purchased my first
on July 22, 2026
Posted by: Keith B.
My spouse purchased my first knife 25 years ago and it's still my favorite.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Greatest knife I've ever used.
on April 23, 2026
Posted by: Jack W.
Greatest knife I've ever used. Use it fir cutting meat, vegetables, dicing etc. Probably need to send it in first sharpening as I've used everyday since recieving it a year ago. Love the handle also.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
I have been using the
on April 23, 2026
Posted by: Anahita T.
I have been using the knife for the past 6 months and am happy with the purchase.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful, easy to handle and
on November 3, 2025
Posted by: Joris M.
Beautiful, easy to handle and super sharp - my new favorite knife
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
1
Blade chipped
on February 2, 2025
Posted by: Jill
Received this knife as a gift. First time using it, slicing a raw steak, the blade chipped off a half a dime size. Could never use it because the chip threaded everything. I do wanted to love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
2
Just a bad knife overall
on August 8, 2024
Posted by: Eitan
This knife is not a Japanese knife. It is very heavy and thick, and is handle heavy. It has a very curved belly, not making it even possible to do a Japanese style cut, and you just need to only rock the blade. Anyone who has some experience with a good Japanese gyuto would understand how this knife is not good.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery