Shun Cutlery Classic Fillet & Boning Knife, 6-Inch
Last updated: July 6, 2020
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Product Details
In our analysis of 67 expert reviews, the Shun Cutlery Classic Fillet & Boning Knife, 6-Inch
placed 6th when we looked at the top 8 products in the category. For the full ranking,
see below.
From The Manufacturer
Shun Classics are the original Shuns, the first Japanese-style knives to be made available to a wider audience in North America. Instead of heavy ponderous blades, Shun Classic blades are lighter with razor-sharp edges and crafted from advanced steel. Rather than weighty, Western handles, Shun Classic offers the graceful control of a traditional Japanese handle. With Shun Classic, you’ll discover a wide selection of traditional blade shapes as well as unique shapes – so you can always find the right handcrafted knife for every kitchen task.
Expert Reviews
What reviewers liked
The 6-inch double-bevel steel knife provides great performance for cutting any raw meat.
Forged in Seki City, Japan, the capital of samurai sword manufacturing, the Shun Classic Gokujo (around $120) is made up of 16 layers of high-carbon steel on each side. This process creates tiny pockets that allow air to flow through, reducing resistance for easier slicing.
The handle is D-shaped and made from pakkawood for a secure and comfortable grip.
The blade is very easy to sharpen and is made from VG-MAX steel. This means that it is easier to maintain the edge of this knife compared to others.
It features an authentic, high-performance VG-Max stainless steel to boost edge retention, as well as a narrow blade that allows you to perform boning and filleting tasks quickly
Moreover, the blade has been reported to be very sharp right out of the box and only seldom requires resharpening.
It's extremely sharp and not as flexible as might be assumed. I love the shape, tip and curved edge. It makes fast work out of cutting up a chicken, boning fish and "frenching" a rack of lamb. I've also used it with a beef rib roast and spare ribs. Love it!
This blade is narrow for reducing drag to bone meat and complete filleting tasks fast.
The 6-inch curved blade features 16 layers of high-carbon stainless steel on each side, producing a 33 layered Damascus rust proof knife.
What reviewers didn't like
Not as flexible so may not be as suitable for all boning and/or filleting jobs.
No sheath included.
Available only in one colour and length.
I tried using it at work on a side of pork and tipped the blade the first time.
Breaks easily.
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