Helps maintain your soras. The Sora 9" Honing Steel is used to hone your knives that are to gently realign the cutting edge of your Shun cutlery. With each use of your knife, the edge naturally bends over just a tiny bit. The edge is still sharp, but the sharpest part isn’t making contact with the food. The answer is honing. It realigns the edge and prolongs the sharpness. This honing steel has 2 surfaces a smooth 1 for every day honing and a micro-ribbed 1 for weekly honing. It has a built-in angle on the handle, which makes it easy to hone your knives to the correct 16° Shun angle.

Great tool but a bit oddly designed with partial honing grooves.. Eric. Redlands, CA. Sun Oct 23 2022

Nothing is more personal than your choice of that kitchen workhorse, the chef's knife. That's why Shun offers so many different knife series and blade lengths—so you can always find the one that suits you best. For cooks who prefer the lightweight nimbleness of a shorter blade, we offer the beautiful Shun Premier Blonde Chef's Knife. It performs all the tasks for which you choose a chef's knife, from slicing and dicing to making rocking cuts through herbs. Yet it also offers the quick performance and high degree of control that a slightly smaller knife can provide.

Love the 6" size, a beautiful addition to my group of much used knives. I find I am choosing it above all of my other knives because it is so comfortable and holds a sharp edge.. Carol S.. Sun Oct 27 2024

Shun presents the Dual Core Carving Knife, a handcrafted masterpiece echoing the grace of a traditional Japanese yanagiba. Forged from seventy-one alternating layers of high-carbon VG10 and VG2 stainless steel, its striking herringbone blade features a single-bevel edge and enhanced thickness for superior heft and rigidity. This quintessential sushi knife glides through raw proteins with effortless precision, aided by drag-reducing etched laminations. An octagonal ebony PakkaWood handle provides a secure grip, while the included wooden saya sheath preserves the blade’s artisan integrity. Experience the pinnacle of culinary performance where strength meets breathtaking beauty.

I have a lot of high- end knives and was debating on pulling the trigger on a Yani since I'm not a sushi chef or a pro but I've been mesmerized by this knife for a couple years. I'm so happy I got it, it's a work of art! I've used it to fillet a few fish I've caught and for slicing roasts and steaks, haven't noticed it " steering" me due to single bevel, it's so sharp and has perfect weight. Not a laser like a Yu so I've got more confidence if I'm cutting a rib roast or something with a bone-in. Beautiful work of functional art. Haven't had to sharpen yet but will definately do it myself, I'm confident in my ability to sharpen and not scratch it. It is one fine tool. BTW, it's not my most expensive knife. You only live once, may as well enjoy it.. Anthony Y.. Sun Feb 22 2026

Each elegant Miyabi Koh knife is crafted in Seki, Japan. There, Miyabi artisans merge rich Japanese tradition with expert German engineering and state-of-the-art steel to produce these ultimate kitchen knives. Advanced FC61 fine carbide stainless steel - 61 hardness on the Rockwell scale - provides unsurpassed corrosion and chip resistance. This cutting-edge steel ensures the hand-honed blades retain their impressive sharpness for a long time. Thanks to an innovative, ice-hardened process, the Friodurx2 blades offer remarkable durability, sharpness, and cutting performance. The stunning blades are finished with a true katana edge, an homage to the samurai swords made in Seki centuries ago, and feature an embossed Miyabi logo. Stylishly stamped with a silver mosaic pin, the exquisite octagon-shaped handle feels as good as it looks. The Pakkawood handle supports both Western chopping and Asian rocking cuts - experience ergonomic perfection with each slice.

Beautiful knife hits well above its price point. I have been owning and using Japanese knives in professional kitchens for the better part of 3 decades and this knife performs as well or better than knives from misono, Masahiro and others and costs far less. It’s also much more user friendly, sharpened on both sides, stainless, and a more traditional shape- if that works for you. At 109 bucks it’s a steal. Get one!. Sean Conroy. Colorado Springs. Fri Oct 03 2025

The Miyabi Black 5000MCD is a true work of art. The blade is constructed of micro-carbide powdered MC66 steel, which is ice-hardened to an impressive 66 HRC. This results in an exceptionally sharp and lasting edge. The blade is wrapped in 132 additional layers of steel, resulting in a beautiful flower Damascus pattern. The handle of the Miyabi Black series is made from unique wood, black ash. The grain and color of the black ash contrast with the Damascus of the blade. The handle is crafted in a traditional "D" shape, providing optimal ergonomics for fatigue-free cutting in the kitchen. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

Beautiful and a masterpiece.. Shawnis. US. Tue Jan 06 2026

The blade is constructed of a single piece of steel with a unique convex edge for unsurpassed performance. Made of hollow handles which are then filled with sand to achieve the desired weight and deliver the perfect balance. Perfectly balanced, lightweight knives reduce hand fatigue and provide optimal control. The blade is made of the finest stainless steel called Cromova 18 (chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium), designed exclusively for Global. Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56 °-C58 ° which holds the razor-sharp edge of the blade longer than any other steel and resists rust, stains and corrosion. Ergonomic, user-friendly handles with signature dimple patterns offer a comfortable, slip-resistant grip. The smooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps, offering the ultimate in safety and hygiene. Global knife range G series classic collection of large knives for general preparation and for the more adventurous chef. This range includes the best-selling knife, G2 (8”) chef’s knife, and the must-haves, bread knife, and boning knife.

Really nice heavy weight sharp cleaver!!! Well made and great for meat and chickens!. Mario. NY. Fri Mar 13 2026