Shun Classic 8-Inch Ultimate Cooks Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)The knife edge has a very pronounced curve, the 'belly' of the knife doesn't transition to a straightened out 'edge' before ending up at the 'bolster'. This may be a great feature if you rock the knife alot mincing herbs and vegetables, but I personally prefer a more traditional chef's knife profile where the 'edge' of the knife is more flat creating a longer cutting edge that is actually in contact with the board. When you place the edge of the "Ultimate Cook's" knife against the cutting board, you will see that at any angle, very little of the knife's edge is in contact with the board.
What I noticed when quickly slicing, dicing, and chopping various vegetables (green onions, bell peppers in my case), was that I was not completely slicing through items that were closer to me. Because of the continuous curve of the 'edge', items closer to the bolster weren't getting cut completely. You really have to adjust your slicing motion to account for part of the blade / edge that you might say is missing from a traditional chef's knife or santoku.
Bottom line, I am happier with the 8" Shun Steel Chef's Knife. The U-Cook's knife is beautiful, sharp and well made, but it did seem a little blade heavy. The serrations on the U-Cooks seemed like a great idea, but when you have a razor sharp Chef's knife you don't really need them.

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The Shun Classic 8-Inch Ultimate Chefs knife is extremely versatile. The first 3 inches of the knife from the tip has a reversed scallop edge for cutting bread, and soft skinned vegetables, the remaining 5-inch (belly) is perfect for general prep and cutting.Great for making sandwiches since its cuts like a dream and the special blunt tip allows for spreading mayo.You can cut through bread without tearing and just as easily the tough skin of a pineapple.It works wonders on soft-skinned vegetables, hard cheeses, and sandwich meats. It makes a superb pastry knife, slicing through delicate dough or spreading icing with ease.Our Shun Classic 8-Inch Ultimate Chefs knife effortlessly dices and chops its way through all your recipes, and looks beautiful doing it. All knives in our Shun Classic Series feature VG-10 "super steel", which is made of Carbon, Chromium, Cobalt, Manganese, Molybdenum, Silicon, and Vanadium. They all feature our "D" shape Ebony-black PakkaWood handle, specifically designed for premium applications.These specially shaped handles rest perfectly in the curve of the fingers, for a more secure grip.The bolster is ground out more on the right side for proper finger placement, as well as balancing the knives perfectly. Precision blades and handle engineering mean long-lasting use and comfort-no matter how large or small you kitchen prep may be.

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Shun DM0741 Classic U2 (Ultimate Utility) Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)I believe if you're serious about cooking, you should own great cookware and excellent knives. I finally stepped up and got excellent knives. For those who haven't heard the hype, Shun is one of the most respected knife brands in the world.
Great features of the entire line include these cool "D" shaped handles that fit your hand better. Each knife is made in a right- and left-handed version ([...] for lefties). The steel used for the blades is harder than what you would find in most other knives. The knives are EXTREMELY sharp.
If you're building your set and want to take care of the must-haves first. Move this down on your priority list. Get the chef's, paring and bread knives first. With that said, there is a place for this knife in your kitchen. As with all of my other Shun knives, this one is extremely sharp and it's relatively light.
This is great for sandwiches; you can use one knife to do everything well. I like the wider blade on this better than the narrow utility and tomato blades. This knife does not replace the bread knife, but it is good for small quantities of bread. I quickly tired of it when I used it to prep French bread for bread pudding.
This is an expensive, but lifetime investment. I encourage you to visit stores and feel the knives in your hand to make sure you are comfortable with them. For more info on Shun, check out Alton Brown's website. For ratings on various brands and types of knives, check out Cooks llustrated's equipment ratings.
Unless you are a daily sandwich fiend, make this one of the last knives you get to complete your set. It is certainly a nice knife, but not as crucial as other knives. My only regret is that I already own the tomato and utility knives.


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Shun has nicknamed this knife the "U2" which means the Ultimate Utility Knife.This knife featuring a 6" blade also sports a reverse scalloped cutting edge.Perfect for bagels, breads, fruits, vegetables (try this on a tomato if you want to be impressed).And due to its unique rounded tip, flip this knife over and use as a spatula and make your sandwich in record time with less mess and cleanup.You'll soon see why this is call the Ultimate Utility knife.

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Emerilware by Wusthof 8-Inch Bread Knife and Bamboo Cutting Board Set Review

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(More customer reviews)At $40, pass on this pair, but at about half that cost, you'll be very pleased. The size of the board was no surprise to me, as I looked at its image compared to the image of the knife. The knife is just fine for bread, which is what it's sold for. If you're looking for a carving knife, make another selection. Need a paring knife? Not this one. Bread knife? Yep, this is it. I also use it for tomatoes and cake. The only knife I own that I run through the dishwasher.

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Emeril in collaboratotion with Wusthof have kicked it up a notch in producing this 2 pieceBread set.The 8" cooks knife is laser cut from High carbon German steel in Wusthof's 190 year old facilities in Solingen Germany. The 8 inch Bread knives serrated edge will easily manuver through the crustiest loaf of bread.From crusting loaves to soft cake this knife can do it all.This set includes , 8" Bread knife and bamboo cutting board.Bamboo for an excellent cutting surface.Bamboo is a harder material than maple and lasts a very long time.Bamboo is also a renewable resource and freindly on the environment.

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MAC Bread and Roast Carving Knife #BS90 Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this for my mother who never has a sharp knife in her house. This knife is really sharp and nice to work with.

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Famous, ever sharp MAC brand bread knife for all your bread slicing needs. This unique wavy edged 9 inch long blade will glide through any bread texture without shredding your slices! Wonderful on meat carving, too!Boxed, made in Japan, 14 inches long including the handle.

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Shun Classic 9" Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my first professional khife and I really can feel the difference relative to all that I had till now. I am very happy with this product. If you are bread and calligraphy lover as myself (don't know how many are there) this knife was designed for you.

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The Shun Classic 9" Bread Knife features a scalloped edge with more of a curve and sharper teeth than traditional scalloped edges resulting in less crumb when cutting through artisanal breads. The blade is made with 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel pounded to 3/1000th of an inch and clad on each side of a VG10 super steel core, producing a 33-layer, rust-free Damascus pattern. This combination of materials gives the blade strength, stain resistance, and incredible cutting performance. With the beauty of genuine wood, the black PakkaWood handle is made by fusing layers of birch with a waterproof resin that results in a durable, dishwasher safe material. All Shun Classic series knives also feature the uniquely stable D-shape handle design that rests precisely in the curve of your fingers. The asymmetrical bolster is ground out more on the right side to provide proper finger placement and an easy, secure grip. The knife is balanced perfectly, with the pivot point just ahead of where the handle sweeps out of the blade. Shun Knives are dishwasher safe, however, as with any lifetime investment, it's important to take the best care possible in order to prolong the life of your knife. For multiple reasons, Shun does not advise you put your knives in the dishwasher. Hand-washing is recommended. Shun Knives are hand-made in Seki City Japan - the home of Samurai swords. NSF approved. Limited lifetime warranty.

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Shun Steel 8-Inch Offset Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)Good bread slicer. I like the way it slices softer bread and rolls with very little pressure that would squash the item with other knives I have on hand. Couple this with the Shun U2 sandwich knife.

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Seamless stainless steel construction produces this stunning collection.Features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without it's rusting problems.

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Shun MH0705 Steel 9-Inch Bread Slicing Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)After using the Shun to cut some very crusty artisanal breads, I'd have to say it's the best bread knife I've used. The scalloped-style serrations have plenty of bite for batard and peasant boules but cut cleanly and with minimal crumbs; this pattern, also used by MAC, seems to damage the food much less than typical jagged serrations.
The balance and feel is very good. The only downside is the steel handle. It fits and feels good in the hand but lacks the "warmth" of the Pakkawood handles of the Classic and Elite series. It might also get slick & hard to grip when wet. This isn't really a flaw- I knew it was stainless when I ordered it. All in all it's a minor quibble with an otherwise fantastic knife. I haven't had it long enough to comment about edge retention but my experience with the other half dozen Shuns and the other VG-10 knives I own (Hattori, Kanetsune, etc) I expect the edge to last for quite awhile.
The only way it could really be improved for the price would be if it were a tad longer. 9" is really fine for most stuff but I could see how it could be a tiny bit short for really large loaves of specialty breads.
Highly recommended.

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A great choice for slicing through even the crustiest loaves of bread, this gracefully elegant 9-inch bread knife from the Shun Steel line is made with a seamless, one-piece stainless-steel bolster, handle, and end cap. The workhorse of all knives, this chef's knife provides all-around versatility that's great for cleaning vegetables, mincing herbs and chopping meat. The blade is made from VG-10 steel with a high carbon content for a higher density. This allows the steel to be tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 61, and still have the flexibility and strength to take and keep a perfect edge. It's clad in layers of high-carbon stainless steel that protect the VG-10 and give the Shun its Damascus-look pattern, which also helps ensure that foods stick less during slicing and dicing--resulting in faster and easier food preparation.
Shun knives rely on traditional Japanese construction methods, including a full composite tang, in order to ensure the best balance. The D-shape of the stainless steel handle is designed to tuck into the palm and provide more control to the user by leaving less space between handle and hand (the handle also fits nicely between the thumb and fingers of a left-handed user). This knife is backed by a lifetime warranty. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended. Made in Japan. NSF approved.

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Kai Wasabi Black Bread Knife, 9-Inch Review

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(More customer reviews)This knife is ideal for not just bread but also for carving chicken. The knife itself is fairly long and the serrations are big but this combination forces you to do a slicing motion that really is effective for breads with hard crusts like some european breads or stale bagels. You can also use this thing nicely to carve turkey slices, pot roasts, etc. I have the shun wasabi set and these knives are really worth it and relatively inexpensive.

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Even sliced of warm, fresh bread are just a heartbeat away. The serrated edge of our 9 inch bread knife easily cuts through both soft and crusty loaves of bread with ease, and keeps from destroying the integrity of the loaf. Our Wasabi line of knives are made in the traditional Japanese blade styling. Each knife features unsurpassed cutting performance due to the Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless which maintains superior edge retention. To reduce food sticking, the blades are sharpened on a single side. Although it has a traditional blade-style, it is paired with a uniquely modern handle material, polypropylene blended with bamboo powder, and impregnated with an antibacterial agent for super clean food preparation.

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Shun DM0705 Classic 9-Inch Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)My experience with bread knives had generally left me feeling that they are never particularly sharp, but make up for it with a toothy serrated edge that digs into food. When you're talking about bread that counts for a lot. Bread isn't exactly the toughest thing a knife has to deal with.
Based on that previous experience, this breadknife didn't look terribly impressive. The serrations are smooth and rounded rather than aggressive and toothy. It didn't look like something that would bite into bread. But I'd read a rave review of it, and everything else I read about Kai knives was overwhelmingly positive. I've also had very good luck with Japanese cutlery, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
It cuts like a laser. Slides right through breads and salami (which I end up using it for all the time) very smoothly and with very little effort. The blade is razor sharp, which I learned when I got a little careless (didn't used to have respect for breadknives, remember) and it sliced off the end of a fingernail without the slightest resistance. THAT left me very respectful. The gentle serrations let it dig into it's target without tearing or throwing loose a crumb. It also has a nice, meaty asymmetrical D-shaped handle that really fits in the palm. This may not be for everyone, so give it a whirl before you commit to buying, but I think it's great.
If you need a breadknife and want a quality piece (and if you get a good knife and take care of it you should only need to buy one, ever) this is the hands down obvious choice. It's a bit more expensive than the Major German Brand cutlery, but easily worth it.
As a general comment, I think anyone looking for good kitchen cutlery should consider the Japanese brands first. I've used knives from Global, Kai and Kasumi, and up against Henckels and Wusthof there is just no comparison. We have the Kai breadknife, a Kasumi chef's knife, a Henckel's 4-star chef, Henckel's 4-star santoku, Henckel's 4-star slicer, Wusthof Grand Prix utility, Wusthof Grand Prix parer, Wusthof Classic granton slicer, and a Kyocera ceramic chef's. When I look at the knife block I really just see the Kai breadknife, my Kasumi chef and Those Other Knives.
Any knife shopping I do in the future, I will be looking at Kai first. Kasumi is also an incredible brand, and a bit finer and sharper than Kai, but they run about 50% more. I got my Kasumi chef's as a gift, and it's a treasure, but if I were laying down my own money it's such a close call I'd probably go with Kai, especially since I prefer their handles.

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This stunningly beautiful line of cutlery features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without its rusting problems. The Damascus-look blade profile reduces sticking and results in less damage to the food being cut and faster prep times.

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