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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Friedr. Dick 1905 Exclusive Series 12-1/2-Inch Utility/Bread Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the BEST BREAD KNIFE EVER !! It's BIG, BOLD, HEAVY and Razor Sharp !The Best Knife for the Best Chef !

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Harkening back to the unique design that the Friedr. Dick company debuted in 1905, this distinctively styled 12-1/2-inch serrated utility/bread knife from the Friedr. Dick 1905 Exclusive Series replaces the common rivets that mount the handle to the steel of the knife with a trio of metal rings. The symmetrical steel rings are inseparably connected to the molded plastic handle, using unique modern manufacturing processes, and it also complies with current high hygiene standards.
Made from high-quality German XCrMoVMn stainless steel--preferred by professional chefs--the blade is well sharpened and the knife enjoys perfect equilibrium, tapering at the tip. A finely dispersed martensitic structure is produced (starting with a hardness of over 60 HRc) thanks to a high-tech tempering process at temperatures of approximately 1950 degrees F and cryogenic treatment at temperatures as low as -310 degrees F. Targeted tempering in several stages at approx 392 degrees F carefully reduces hardness to 55HRc, which guarantees sharpness and retention of edge.
Manufactured in Germany, every Friedr. Dick finished knife is sharpened and honed by hand--just as it's been done since the company's founding in 1778 by Johann Friedrich Dick--and each knife is given the unmistakable Friedr. Dick etching. While this Friedr. Dick knife is dishwasher safe, it's recommended that you hand wash it using a mild dishwashing soap; rinse with water and dry thoroughly with a towel. Backed by a lifetime warranty.

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