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Somungho
6
Dec 20, 2016
Spyderco never heard of them. As a chef i wouldnt use these at all. The metal is cheap like the 15$ knifes at walmart are made of better. Is that a plastic handle? It is.. but for that price go with shun youll be happier.
Subiesaurus_R3X
137
Dec 20, 2016
Somungho:facepalm: - These are not super high end kitchen knives. These are nice knives at a reasonable price. This is a set of 3 blades for the price of one Shun knife. Not saying that Shun isn't great. Saying that these aren't knives for professional chefs. These are for home users looking for a decent knife. Yes the handles are plastic, you have to admit these have a ton more grip in your hand than the Shun knives. No debate that the twice as expensive Shun blades have better steel.
Somungho
6
Dec 20, 2016
Subiesaurus_R3Xshuns are by far from high end. but ive found a better set for 20$ and you get 4 knives. as far as plastic handle is a no its not antimicrobial you want wood. plus its bpa free its not plastic. as far a grip you should hold your knifes correctly. the plastic handles on those knifes are designed for someone how has no idea what there doing with a knife. https://www.amazon.com/Hiroshi-Nakamoto-Sashimi-Chef-Knife/dp/B015W9FHQA/ref=sr_1_8?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1482253317&sr=1-8&keywords=chef+knife+set better steel better handle and you can get 4 knifes
salehonasi
83
Dec 20, 2016
SomunghoLooks can be deceiving. MBS-26 is actually almost identical chemically to VG-10 (the steel used on most Shuns) and a lot of people actually prefer it, due to the refined heat treat by it's manufacturer- it was specifically designed as a kitchen steel, and it's a far cry from the mystery steel on Walmart knives. Spyderco is known in the pocket knife world for being a company run by steel nerds, and they went out of their way to choose the proprietary MBS-26 over the usual VG-10 (which they have access to and use regularly on their pocket knives.) The handle is admittedly pretty ugly, but functional. I'd take a Shun over it for the same price, but I'm not sure where you can find Shuns for ~$35 a blade.
Ryan_Alan
39
Dec 20, 2016
SomunghoWow, trying to read your comment just made my brain bleed a little.
Somungho
6
Dec 20, 2016
Ryan_AlanI love trolls keep them coming im almost hard
Subiesaurus_R3X
137
Dec 20, 2016
SomunghoOkay so we have established that you don't want to compare apples to apples. The Shun knife you suggested is $99 for a single knife. The link you provided is a 4pk of knives that are listed as "high carbon steel" unlike Spyderco who lists exactly what steel they use. Also the "better steel" version you posted is made in China, while Spyderco produces these knives in one of their well respected factories in Seki City, Japan.
Go troll the food network forums if you want to pound off about the latest Anthony Bourdain show. I'll head back to the Bladeforums and try to remain a productive member of society.
Somungho
6
Dec 20, 2016
Subiesaurus_R3X "productive member of society" you mean slave to society
Subiesaurus_R3X
137
Dec 20, 2016
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Your troll game is very strong.
Cujobob
133
Dec 20, 2016
Somunghounfortunately, your opinion here is clouded in ignorance of how knives are made. I don't blame you since most aren't familiar with the process. These knives are made in Japan by a knife shop that does excellent heat treatment. I own several of these knives, the Santoku is one of my very favorite kitchen knives and everyone who has ever used it has wanted one, as well. It holds an edge well, is stainless, has enough toughness, and can take a keen edge. These knives aren't lookers, they're designed for use. The handle is comfortable and cleans up well. Knives from Shun and the like are more expensive and look nicer, but IMO they're far worse in use. I do have a few custom kitchen knives I like a bit better, but not by much and they cost far more.
Motorrad
2898
Dec 21, 2016
SomunghoYou are a genuinely clueless troll. Crawl back in your hole.