SHAN ZU Damascus Knife Set of 3 PCS, Japanese Damascus Steel 67 Layers Kitchen Knives Set High Carbon Professional Ultra-Sharp Chef Knife Set Ultra Sharp Cooking Utility Knife Set with G10 Handle

After years of disappointment with blunt knives or buying new knives but finding them soon lose their sharpness I decided to buy a decent knife set. I was not disappointed. They are very sharp straight out of the box. I have the cut on the end of my finger to prove it!The first time I sliced an onion I was cutting a couple of horizontal slices and the knife penetrated through like it was butter. The tip only just caught the end of my finger and I thought I’d avoided a cut but no. It reminded me how careful you need to be with a really sharp knife but I could get away with not being so careful with my old knives. These new knives will even catch hold of your nail if you don’t fully tuck them under and use your knuckle as a guide.The Damascus pattern makes them aesthetically pleasing and I like the handle which provides a good grip. The knives are heavy compared to my old knives but feel well balanced and robust.I actually bought 4 Shan Zu steak knives after using this set although I’ve not used them yet. They are also weighty with a similar handle although not Damascus steel, which isn’t really required for an eating knife.I’ve done a lot more food preparation since the knife block arrived because I’m no longer frustrated by poor cutting issues. Trimming meat used to be really irritating but it’s a breeze now. I’ve purchased a Whetstone to keep them sharp although there’s no sign of needing it yet.My brother has a set of Global knives but I can’t imagine how they could be much better than these Shan Zu knives to warrant the extra expense. The knife block is fine and functional so all-in-all I’m happy with my Shan Zu purchases.

I’ve been using the SHAN ZU 8-inch Chef Knife for a couple of weeks now, and I’m genuinely impressed. The craftsmanship is excellent—the Damascus steel looks beautiful, and it has a solid, well-balanced feel in the hand. It’s incredibly sharp out of the box and makes prep work effortless, whether slicing vegetables or cutting meat. I’m not a professional chef, but this knife has made cooking feel more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a reliable and stylish knife without breaking the bank, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try.

this is really great, sharp and very details, cant go wrong with this knife

I was hesitant to spend this much on a knife but honestly, I now want every knife in my kitchen to be exactly like this. Makes food preparation sooo much easier. Comfortable, stays sharp, easy to use and clean. Lovely weight to it that saves having to push hard to chop anything - meat, veg, fruit. Will be buying more to replace all the other cheaper knives I've bough over the years that let me down.

Bought the set in Oct 2023 in the sale... So glad I did. I thought I had got sharp knives before but this set redefined what I think of as sharp ! I'm an old dude and have been cooking daily for most of my life. I'd got into the habit of compensating for less than sharp knives by changing the way I cut things. Let's just say that once I started using this set, I had to relearn some skills to save my fingers and nails !I use the Santoku and Chef's knife almost daily ( normally one or the other ) on veggies and meats and they will retain a good edge for around a month before I think about honing them again which (though I'm no expert in any way) shows that the steel is a good quality and holds an edge well.On sharpening them... Despite my best efforts with previous knives, I never got on with whetstones, so I use the Horl 2 rotating drum sharpening system. I used it once to set the edge to 15 degrees (which took a while for each knife even though I think that's what they are ground to from the factory), then I honed it using a 3000 and 6000 grit disk and leather strop (from the premium kit) monthly. That gets the knives paper slicing sharp, though I've never yet got a blade "hair shaving" sharp using any method, so that's a me thing I guess. Short version is that for me, this set plus the horl means I always have super sharp knives to cook with, and can even look almost like a pro chef when I'm chopping and dicing sometimes !Final word - You won't be disappointed, but don't forget to hone them regularly using your preferred method... I have never used the honing steel which came with it, as I have heard bad things about honing steels in general, and find the regular honing I do negates the need to use it.

I had them for several months now and can testify that they are really good quality knives. I am sure it is real Damascus with a good core steel. I only sharpen them occasionally on a very fine diamond block, basically polish and they work great and keep the edge. The only comment is that it would be good to have one more size in between the smallest and the rest. I had to get it from another company.

Be aware that these are super sharp and you really do need to take care when using them.Don;t get me wrong, I bought them as a really good set on knives that are well made and excellent to use but I was not prepared for just how sharp they are!Lets just say that they actually scared me after I barely touched my finger against one of the blades and took a good slice out of my finger.I cannot fault the craftmanship, presentation and their quality but these are not for the fainthearted!