Honing Steel 20CM Japanese Knife Sharpening Steel High Carbon Sharpening Rod Professional Kitchen Knife Sharpener for Kitchen Knife

This knife is incredibly sharp right out of the box! It has a great weight & balance, with an excellent handle & grip. My only reservation was the lack of Ideogram Marks on the Blade, Centre Stud on the Handle, & Mark on the End of the Handle, differing from the illustration. Although this has no impact on the performance, which is superb, it's a little disappointing they're missing from my version. Apart from this minor issue, I would highly recommend this item after using it for some weeks. Also, Customer Service is excellent, with prompt replies & communication regarding any enquiries. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase, & would definitey purchase other items in this range.

Had mine for over two years and it is my go to knife for more or less everything. It holds and edge super well, sharpens easily and doesn't chip or roll too easily when chopping, even through bone. Handle is comfy and has held up to the abuses of being washed in the dishwasher once or twice a day for 20+ months. Good quality material for blade and handle. Size is very comfortable for myself and my partner, the wide cheek of the blade means safe chopping as you can finger guide safely without risking your nails or your knuckles and making it a dream to use. The bolster of the knife is smooth and allows for good finger positioning. It's absolute steal of a price for what it is and the quality you get. Only came back to review as I'm considering buying more or their blades as I end up using this knife for things that a full length chefs knife would be more appropriate for. I recommend this specific knife for anyone who even mentions kitchen knives around me. Superb.

The SHAN ZU 16-piece knife set is an outstanding addition to any kitchen - comprehensive, well-balanced and designed with real attention to both performance and presentation. It offers a wide variety of blades, ensuring that the right knife is always on hand for any task, from everyday food preparation to more intricate work. Each knife feels well balanced in the hand, with just the right amount of weight for comfortable, controlled cutting. The high-carbon stainless steel blades are impressively sharp straight out of the box, making quick work of everything from vegetables to tougher cuts of meat. They maintain their edge well with regular care, and the included sharpener makes occasional maintenance simple. Cleaning is straightforward - they rinse easily and dry quickly. On one occasion, I accidentally ran them through the dishwasher after forgetting to properly secure the salt compartment, and a small amount of surface rust appeared. That experience reinforced the importance of handwashing, but it’s worth noting that the issue was entirely down to user error rather than any fault in the knives themselves. Visually, the set looks excellent. The sleek, modern design complements both traditional and contemporary kitchens, and the block provides an elegant storage solution that keeps everything neatly organised and within easy reach. Overall, this is a first-rate knife set that combines sharpness, balance and aesthetic appeal in equal measure. It’s ideal for both keen home cooks and those who simply appreciate high-quality, reliable tools in their kitchen.

Nice knives with impressive packaging in case you are buying them as a gift, they look the part. A bit on the large and heavy side, but nothing too extreme. They are sharp but I have only used them for a couple of weeks. I think they are good value for money, good quality.

This is a great looking and sharp knife. Quality all round.

I ordered a set of three knives for my husband for Christmas. Strangely one of them was slightly bent but this was dealt with by customer services very quickly and efficiently and we were given a replacement The knives are wonderfully sharp, comfortable to use and very good value. I would highly recommend.

I'm very happy with this purchase, I recently bought a rolling knife sharpener which makes sharpening knives really easy to do as the magnetic blocks holds the knife at the perfect angle with the choice of 20 or 15 degrees and then you grind both sides till its mirror sharp, but then though my knives were really sharp I wanted better knives - so I bought this set of 3 german steel knives, they have a good rockwell hardness rating (HRC) of 57 - japanese folded steel knives have the highest rating at 62 and keep their sharp edge for longer but these at 57 arent far off and the edge is advertised as 15 degrees so I know which angle to use when they do need sharpening which won't be for quite awhile, after using the chefs knife first time - when I cleaned the sharp edge it went straight through the washing up sponge as you can see by the picture - these are ultra sharp so be careful but look into getting a rolling knife sharpener too, there are cheaper ones out there and mine only cost £40, these knives are very well made and a joy to own making cooking much easier and slicing things like a swede a breeze (work smart not hard😉)

Very quality in terms of build but isn't sharp at all. I wouldn't recommend it though perhaps sharpen it before use it may be a better experience?

Well made

Great knife with perfect balance. Cuts to any kind of food easily.

gute Qualität

Un set de couteaux qui fait toute la différence en cuisine ! ★★★★★ Dès la première utilisation, j'ai été impressionné par la qualité de ces couteaux Shan Zu. Couper un oignon est devenu un vrai plaisir : les tranches sont parfaitement fines, sans aucun écrasement. Après plusieurs semaines d'usage intensif, je constate que les lames gardent remarquablement bien leur tranchant - bien mieux que mes anciens couteaux à prix équivalent. Ce que j'apprécie particulièrement : Un confort d'utilisation exceptionnel : les manches ergonomiques épousent parfaitement la main, même lors de longues sessions de cuisine. Le couteau à désosser est un vrai bijou pour préparer les volailles avec précision. L'aiguiseur intégré fait des miracles et prolonge considérablement la durée de vie des lames. Quelques points à noter : Le bloc de rangement est assez imposant (prévoir de la place sur le plan de travail) Comme tous les bons couteaux, un affûtage occasionnel reste nécessaire Mon avis franc : Si vous passez du temps en cuisine et cherchez des couteaux fiables et durables, ce set est un excellent choix. Le prix est justifié par une qualité qui rivalise avec des marques bien plus chères. Un investissement qui change vraiment le quotidien !

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