Customer reviews from Shun Cutlery
Shun - Classic Kiritsuke Knife , 8 Inch - Black
Average customer rating
5
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Customer Reviews for Shun - Classic Kiritsuke Knife , 8 Inch - Black
Customer Rating
5
This knife is amazing. Cuts
on September 8, 2026
Posted by: Maureen F.
This knife is amazing. Cuts beautifully and looks even better. I highly recommend
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Lovely
on September 5, 2026
Posted by: Douglas G.
Great knife, very sharp, interesting and useful shape. A bit delicate, somehow we got a dent on the edge already. Also be careful the tip can get bent at the very point end.
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Customer Rating
5
Knife preforms well. I used
on August 1, 2026
Posted by: Logan W.
Knife preforms well. I used it in my last class of culinary school and I am very satisfied.
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Customer Rating
5
I love the shape of
on April 23, 2026
Posted by: Thomas V.
I love the shape of this knife. The thin tip and the tall heel. However, Even though I hone it regularly, it doesn't hold it's sharpness.
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Customer Rating
5
Great feel and balance. Love
on April 15, 2026
Posted by: Nicholas D.
Great feel and balance. Love the shape. So versatile.
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Customer Rating
5
A well balanced and ergonomic
on April 14, 2026
Posted by: Skylar S.
A well balanced and ergonomic for someone with smaller hands.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
My first Shun knifes
on September 12, 2024
Posted by: Jeff
I agree with Bryan - this knife is even more beautiful in person than in the photos. I got the set with the paring knife, and they've both been getting quite a workout. This Kiritsuke immediately took center stage as my go-to for most daily tasks, and I couldn't be happier with its performance. (This doesn't often happen when getting a new knife. Combine that with the gorgeous looks and I have to say it is my most satisfying knife purchase in a long time if not ever.) So far, I have used it for slicing, dicing and rocking with consistently perfect results. The paring knife is by far the best that I've owned in that category as well. Way to go, Shun!
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Customer Rating
5
This knife has been a game changer for learning knife skills
on March 5, 2024
Posted by: Bryen F.
I purchased Classic Kiritsuke 8" after trying my wife’s Premier Santoku 5.5, which she got about a year ago after she injured her shoulder and needed a knife that would cut without much pressure. I wanted a different style and length to add to our collection and one that fit my taste.
When the knife arrived, it looked even better in person, and the sharpness and feel were just what I was looking for. I am still learning my knife skills, but I am amazed at just how easy this knife is to work with. I had some reservations about going to an 8” blade since, until then, I had used a cheap 6” Chef, so the size seemed intimidating the first time I used it. However, I could control it better than the 6”, and the cutting was effortless and impressive, just how paper-thin you can cut with this. This has made meal prep much faster and more enjoyable to work with the knife.
I am already looking at the Master Chef utility to add to our collection since I am so happy with the knife's style and performance. I am trying to find a local store that has one that would allow me to demo it to see how it performs, but if it is anything like this one, I will buy it for sure.
If you are looking at this knife, I highly recommend adding it to your collection. Hope this was helpful to you :-)
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery