Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
Shun's multitasking prep set is an incredible value. The straight-bladed vegetable knife is great for precise trimming or quick mincing. The mini utility knife has an ultra-sharp scalloped blade that glides through everything from crusty bread to ripe tomatoes. Its rounded tip is just right for spreading condiments. VG-MAX "super steel" blade is clad on each side with 16 microthin layers of high-carbon steel, creating a variegated look reminiscent of a Damascus-style blade. Sharp scalloped and straight blades cut cleanly and efficiently through a multitude of foods. Durable PakkaWood handle resists moisture and has a D shape, to sit comfortably in the hand. This NSF-certified knife meets the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens. Handcrafted in Japan. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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16 of 18(89%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Review 1 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
KateZ
,NY
,NY
October 23, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Shun Classic Paring Knives
October 23, 2012
Exactly what expected from Shun Knives. Great quality, very comfortable to prep food with. Glad I got them.
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality, Size, Sharpness, Shape
Cons: High-Maintenance, make sure the wooden handles are always dried
Review 2 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
Wdirishrs
,Doylestown
,Pa
October 13, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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New Favorite Paring Knives
October 13, 2012
Love these super sharp knives. And I can sharpen them on my whetstone sharpener. Bought as presents for Christmas for relatives!
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Size, Sharpness, Weight
Review 3 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
scottinoregon
,Salem
,Or
September 21, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? No
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Cheap Handle on what used to be a great knife
September 21, 2012
I have many shun classic knives and this set just doesn't match up to their previous quality. I understand the price was good on special but the original price reflects about the same I paid for two pairing knives in the past. These new knives do not include the earlier lifetime sharpening warranty and they don't have the metal end cap on the handle as all my others do. The handle just ends in bare wood and metal that is somewhat sharp and totally unfinished. I actually thought they were defective when I first opened the box. Way to go cheap, cut corners and make an inferior handle.
Pros: Size, Sharpness
Cons: Quality
Review 4 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
cavemandog
,montgomery
August 9, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Pair of Shuns, great value
August 9, 2012
These are my 3rd and 4th Shun knives with the paring set. I realized that as good as my other two bigger shuns are, the most used knives in the kitchen are the paring knives. These are on the same classic standard with the excellent VG10 steel. I feel well armed for the cutting board now.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Strength, Sharpness, Shape, Weight
Review 5 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
LAEve
,Anaheim Hills
,Ca
August 1, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Fantastic addition
August 1, 2012
Can't get better paring knives. These add to our growing Shun knife set.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Weight
Review 6 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
aknancy
,anchorage
,ak
July 10, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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love shun knives
July 10, 2012
this is my 4th Shun purchase and I could not be happier.
Slicing onions .. the knife went through like butter.
Great deal with the sale price and two knives!!
Slicing onions .. the knife went through like butter.
Great deal with the sale price and two knives!!
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Strength, Versatile, Sharpness
Review 7 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
Michele
,Jackson
,CA
Jackson, CA
June 26, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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My "MY TO GO TO" knives!
June 26, 2012
I loveeeeeee these knives. The feel of both of them is superb. They are considered paring knives true...but they are so useful for so many things. Quick and easy to grab. They are just fantastic. I am sooo glad I purchased them. I love Shun knives,
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Strength, Versatile, Sharpness, Shape, Weight
Review 8 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
vxclimber
,AR
April 23, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? No
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Did not meet expectation
April 23, 2012
I am sorry to say that these knives did not live up to my expectation. These where my first Shun knives and I had high hopes for them based on the reviews. They are sharp, but I can sharpen my much lower priced knives just as sharp. For the price I expected more. I plan to return them.
Pros: Easy to Use, Balance, Weight
Cons: Sharpness
Review 9 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
RobertMvD
,Williamsburg
,IA
Williamsburg, IA
April 4, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Better than expected!
April 4, 2012
I had refrained from purchasing these for quite a while due to the lack of the end cap that all other Shun Classic knives have. I don't know how much money it saves in the manufacturing process, but the lack of an end cap actually helps identify these knives in the knife block. Both knives are well balanced and very sharp and have added additional capabilities to my collection of excellent paring knives.
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Size, Versatile, Sharpness, Weight
Review 10 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
rigged
,Springfield
,IL
March 31, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Love the Shun
March 31, 2012
Great knives! Excellent set for all those little jobs in the kitchen.
Pros: Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Strength, Sharpness, Shape, Weight
Review 11 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
HenryD
,Richmond
,TX
March 30, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Shun Makes Fabulous Knives!
March 30, 2012
I bought this set of paring knives after purchasing a Shun 6" serrated utility knife. Since then, I have also purchased a Shun 6 1/2" Nakiri knife. In the past I have used Chicago Cutlery and Calphalon. I preferred the Calphalon knives until I bought these Shuns. They are my go to knives every time!
Pros: Durable, Quality, Balance, Size, Strength, Versatile, Sharpness, Shape, Weight
Review 12 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
Plarson57
,Deatsville
,AL
March 28, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Our Favorite Paring Knives
March 28, 2012
We bought these a few weeks ago and just love them. They are both well-balanced, fit our hands well and are very sharp…just as they should be. You won't be disappointed
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Size, Sharpness, Weight
Review 13 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
mkln333
,Gastonia
,NC
March 28, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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They have become my favorite knives!
March 28, 2012
Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2.
I was very impressed with the WS video
of the product. I was very excited when
the set was offered at a special price. I
will keep my eye on future sales for the Shun products, as I will most definitely order more for myself and gift giving!
Thank you Williams-Sonoma!
I was very impressed with the WS video
of the product. I was very excited when
the set was offered at a special price. I
will keep my eye on future sales for the Shun products, as I will most definitely order more for myself and gift giving!
Thank you Williams-Sonoma!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Strength, Versatile, Sharpness, Shape, Weight
Review 14 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
Jacksoni
,Northfield
,mn
Northfield, MN
March 28, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Outstanding
March 28, 2012
These knives are simply outstanding. Not only do they feel like they belong in your hand, they simply glide through the material being cut or trimmed. Cutting through carrots, for example, feels like you are cutting through jello.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Size, Strength, Versatile, Sharpness, Shape, Weight
Review 15 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
KackyK
,League City
,TX
March 27, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Love this knife
March 27, 2012
Shun is our new favorite knife brand. We still love our Wustoffs, but I really enjoy the Japanese style knives. They are really sharp and handle well. I bought these on special as I do all my knives, and this was an excellent value.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Size, Weight
Review 16 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
HavingFun
,Reno
,NV
March 26, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best purchase
March 26, 2012
Best knives I have ever bought they are balanced and easy to grip. Sharp and easy to use whether cutting vegtables or herbs.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Strength, Sharpness, Shape
Review 17 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
ananda
,eau claire
,wi
December 25, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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best paring knives I use
December 25, 2011
I have a set of excellent knives purchased years ago. Decided I needed a couple more paring. Saw the "Shun" advertised & decided to give them a try, rather than order my usual ones. Loved them the first time I used them. Ordered a set for my son's B.D. as he loves to cook and his paring knives are looking a little too used. These knives feel well balanced in the hand. The quality is top notch. Will try to add to this collection as finances allow.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Strength, Versatile, Sharpness, Shape, Weight
Review 18 for Shun Classic Paring Knives, Set of 2
raneydaycook
,seattle
,Wa
Seattle WA.
December 20, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Nice pair!
December 20, 2011
A great set of pairing knives. These easily take on any prep job suitable to their size. The gentle serration on the one blade is excellent for tomatoes or any other soft or delicate food. In combination with the strait edge blade this set dose many daily prep jobs with ease and grace afforded only by finely crafted blades.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Balance, Versatile, Sharpness