Customer reviews from Shun Cutlery
Shun - Dual Core 7-Inch Santoku Knife w/Saya - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(5 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Shun - Dual Core 7-Inch Santoku Knife w/Saya - Black
Customer Rating
3
Beautiful knife. Well made and
on April 25, 2026
Posted by: Terry W.
Beautiful knife. Well made and as sharp as my other "very sharp" knives.
I have quite a collection of knives as I started cooking when I was five years old. I cooked professionally for ~ 20 years. I am now into my seventh decade.
Not a stranger to good blades. Most of mine are in a roll pack with only about ten left out in my kitchen for daily use.
My main suggestions for improving this knife are related perhaps.
The profile of the blade is too high at the handle end for my liking, the blade is a bit thin and the balance is heavy on the handle end.
If the design decision were made to lower the entire height profile of the knifge, and thicken the entire length of the blade with that displaced material then I think we would have a more ergonomic and balanced knife.
The handle-end needs the most attention. Lower that height by about 6. 25 mm and take that material to
I am not a blade-smith but realize my suggestion would require some rethinking about the entire blade design.
Get to work, change the profile and balance. This blade would benefit greatly.
I have quite a collection of knives as I started cooking when I was five years old. I cooked professionally for ~ 20 years. I am now into my seventh decade.
Not a stranger to good blades. Most of mine are in a roll pack with only about ten left out in my kitchen for daily use.
My main suggestions for improving this knife are related perhaps.
The profile of the blade is too high at the handle end for my liking, the blade is a bit thin and the balance is heavy on the handle end.
If the design decision were made to lower the entire height profile of the knifge, and thicken the entire length of the blade with that displaced material then I think we would have a more ergonomic and balanced knife.
The handle-end needs the most attention. Lower that height by about 6. 25 mm and take that material to
I am not a blade-smith but realize my suggestion would require some rethinking about the entire blade design.
Get to work, change the profile and balance. This blade would benefit greatly.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Dual Core Santoku
on January 6, 2024
Posted by: Todd H.
Excellent knife. I am a prep cook in a local American Legion and this knife out performs any other knife. I have a 35 knife collection of Shuns before I purchased this one. I may have to consider upgrading my home knives to the Dual Cores.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Can cut atoms!
on December 29, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
Holds an edge Magnificently!
Great feel and cuts wonderfully.
I never thought I would feel giddy about chopping vegetables, but I volunteer for prepping meals now!
Great knife!
Great feel and cuts wonderfully.
I never thought I would feel giddy about chopping vegetables, but I volunteer for prepping meals now!
Great knife!
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Excellent quality
on December 23, 2023
Posted by: Andy M.
Very sharp and thin, slices wonderfully. Elegant and beautiful as it is useful.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding blade!
on December 22, 2023
Posted by: Andrew F.
VERY high-performance knife.
I like it so much I bought a second one to use on the road. I even like the octagonal handle (and didn’t expect to, after years of using other Shun (and other manuf.) blades) - great hand feel and balance, helps the knife feel like an extension of my hand.
The saya is a nice addition but a bit fragile: just inserting the retention pin into the first one cracked one side of the wood, now the pin doesn’t hold in place well. No issues yet with the saya on the second knife.
Overall, my favorite of the six Shun knives I’ve owned and use.
The saya is a nice addition but a bit fragile: just inserting the retention pin into the first one cracked one side of the wood, now the pin doesn’t hold in place well. No issues yet with the saya on the second knife.
Overall, my favorite of the six Shun knives I’ve owned and use.
Response from Shun CutleryBy KAI Yotpo Admin, December 23, 2023
Thank you for your outstanding review of our high-performance knife, Andrew! We're thrilled to hear that it has become your favorite among the six Shun knives you've owned. We look forward to serving you again in the future for all your culinary needs.
Written by a customer while visiting Shun Cutlery