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Kitchen & Housewares : Shun Sharpening Steel


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from: Shun
List Price: $50.00
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Shun
EAN: 4901601402322
Label: Shun
Manufacturer: Shun
Material Type: carbon-steel
Model: DM0750
Publisher: Shun
Sales Rank: 3469
Size: 9-inch
Studio: Shun



Features:
  • 9-1/4-inch sharpening steel; keeps knives in razor-sharp cutting condition
  • Durable, stain-resistant steel construction; protective guard keeps fingers safe
  • Rust-free gradually diminishing circular rod with miniscule lengthwise ridges
  • Fused hardwood veneers and resin comprise the ebony Pakkawood handle
  • lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan
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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Although your Shun Classic knives retain their edge longer than most knives, you can rest assured that having this 9-in. Steel handy for occasional honing will improve the lifetime of the precision blades. Stores conveniently in most cutlery blocks.

Amazon.com Review:
Featuring durable stain-resistant steel construction, this sturdy sharpening tool promises to keep kitchen knives in razor-sharp cutting condition. Measuring 9-1/4 inches in length, the gradually diminishing circular rod has blade-honing, miniscule ridges running up and down its body. A protective steel guard keeps fingers safe during sharpening. Designed to fit comfortably in hand, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. The steel construction resists rusting and withstands years of use. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. Manufactured in Japan’s renowned sword-making city--Seki City; this tool includes a lifetime warranty. ---- Amy Arnold



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Shun Quality!!!
Shun. What more needs to be said??? It is simple, Shun is the best all around. Will you pay more? Sure you will but you will never have to buy a replacement in your lifetime. Shun knives are the best in the world, no question.



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Wrong steel for your polished Shuns
This rod is a grooved steel which will eventually turn your mirror like polish on your shun cutting edge into a micro-toothed mess after about 10 hones. I returned 2 shun classic knives thinking that the edges were defective on the knives. Turns out, it was the honing steel that was creating the problem. Buy a very fine ceramic rod to keep the edge on your mirror polished Shun classic blade in optimal condition. The Shun rod knocked the performance of my knife back a few grades, but the ceramic rod ... Read More



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Ok, but not quite what I expected
I purchased a Shun santoku knife and thought I'd need a honing steel as well.

I picked the Shun because they note that the handle is aligned with the blade's angle.

But it's only angled on one side. So honing both sides of the knife requires switching both hands and turning the stone as well.

Given that Shun thought to add the feature, it should really have implemented it a bit better.






Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Boy that's sharp!!!
A chef recommended this sharpener and I had to try it out. I was amazed. I have sharpened ever knife I own. I can't believe the results.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Works Like It Should
I recently purchased some Shun Elite knives. They cut like a light saber right out of the box but after a couple of months they dulled slightly. The Shun honing steel brought them right back to life. I really like the guide on the steel. It ensures you get the correct angle for Shun knives.




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