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Shun Cutlery Sora 6-Piece Basic Block Set, Kitchen Knife and Knife Block Set, Includes Sora 8” Chef’s, 6” Utility & 3.5” Paring Knives, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives
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Color | Black |
Brand | Shun |
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Blade Edge | Straight |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14 x 4.88 x 12.38 inches |
About this item
- START YOUR COLLECTION: The Shun Sora 6-Piece Basic Block set helps you start your cooking knife set with the essentials all in one beautiful knife block.
- SET INCLUDES: This knife and block set includes the Sora 3.5" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 8" Chef's Knife, Herb Shears, Combination Honing Steel, and 11-Slot Bamboo Knife Block.
- SORA KNIFE SERIES features san mai edge construction to put durable VG10 steel on the cutting edge supported by Japanese 420J steel on the blade upper. A traditional, textured PP/TPE polymer handle offers a contemporary look and secure grip.
- BAMBOO KNIFE BLOCK: The 11-slot knife block is made of durable, renewable bamboo that's easy to care for. It holds everything in this set with additional slots for you to expand your collection.
- TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.
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Shun“Shun” (shoon) is a concept at the very heart of Japanese cuisine. In Japanese, shun is the word used to describe local, seasonal food when it is at the peak of its flavor and freshness—at the peak of its perfection. Shun Cutlery is known for its exquisite beauty and ultra-premium performance. Yet as beautiful as Shun is on the outside, and as beautifully as it performs in your kitchen, its true beauty may be in what you don’t see. |
Handcrafted in JapanShun is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition by continuing to handcraft each knife in our Seki City facilities. Each piece of this fine kitchen cutlery takes at least 100 individual steps to complete. While we maintain these ancient traditions of handcrafted quality, we also take advantage of thoroughly modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide that traditional quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world. |
Knife Steel is EssentialHeat treatment—an invisible, yet vital, process. This exacting process is fundamentally important to ensuring that your Shun provides lasting value. In heat treatment, the metal is heated and cooled to change its microstructure, bringing out its very best properties. With precise heat treatment, blade steel becomes finer grained, making it stronger and harder so blades can be thinner, sharper, and give you a longer-lasting edge. Shun’s experts are, quite simply, masters of the heat treatment process. |
NSF CertifiedShun Sora knives are NSF certified for use in commercial kitchens. The NSF develops health standards and certification programs that help maintain the very highest levels of food safety. |
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VG-Max Cutting Core | ✓ | ✓ | ||
VG10 Cutting Core | ✓ | |||
Solid AUS10A | ✓ | |||
Composite Blade | ✓ | |||
Double Bevel (16 Degree each side) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Handle | Textured PP/TPE | Tagayasan | PakkaWood | PakkaWood |
Handle Grip | Symmetrical | Symmetrical | Asymmetrical | Symmetrical |
Tsuchime (“hammered”) Finish | ✓ |
Shun Sora
In Japanese, Sora means "sky." With Sora's proprietary Composite Blade Technology, this beautiful series offers sky-high value by bringing together a VG10 three-layer san mai cutting edge with a polished Japanese 420J stainless steel upper.
This technology puts high-performance material exactly where it's needed most - on the cutting edge.
Knife Handle
The Sora line features a traditional handle design with textured TPE which provides excellent grip, balance, and easy maintenance. Topped on the end of the handle is the Shun logo in stainless steel which enhances and balances the handle.
Composite Blade Technology
Sora uses Kai's proprietary Composite Blade technology to bring together a VG10 three-layer san mai cutting edge with a Japanese 420J stainless steel upper. The two blade sections are laser cut, then fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
Braze welding permanently joins them. The attractie wavy pattern at the join is based on traditional Japanese sword hamon lines.
Layered Steel
The Sora line features VG10 clad with a layer of stainless steel on each side to support and protect, then hand-sharpened to 16 degrees each side.
Shun and Sharpening
Shun are backed by Shun against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting our products with this claim, we will be happy to sharpen your Shun or Kai knife for free for as long as you own the knife.
You may also register your purchase.
Sora Handle
Composite Edge
Layered Steel
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Color | Black |
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Brand | Shun |
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Blade Edge | Straight |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14 x 4.88 x 12.38 inches |
Style | Premium |
Item Weight | 10 Pounds |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Handle Material | Textured TPE |
Construction Type | Forged |
Product Dimensions | 14 x 4.88 x 12.38 inches |
Item Weight | 10 pounds |
Department | unisex |
Manufacturer | Kai |
ASIN | B00BQ83GPG |
Item model number | VBS0600 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #226,309 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #761 in Block Knife Sets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 2, 2013 |
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Product Description
The Shun Cutlery Sora 6-Piece Basic Block Set is the perfect way to start off your kitchen cutlery collection. It starts you off with the Sora 3.5-inch Paring Knife, 6-inch Utility Knife, 8-inch Chef's Knife, Herb Shears, Combination Honing Steel, and 11-Slot Bamboo Knife Block. Sora knives feature san mai edge construction, using Shun's proprietary VG10 steel on the cutting edge supported by corrosion-resistant Japanese stainless steel on the blade upper. A razor-sharp 16-degree edge makes preparing food quick and easy. The traditional, textured PP/TPE polymer handle offers a sleek, contemporary look and secure grip. The knife block is made from durable, sustainable bamboo that's easy to care for. It holds everything in this set with additional slots for you to expand your collection. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool – it's a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.
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Giftable | — | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 4.0 |
Easy to hold | — | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | — | — |
Craftsmanship | — | — | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | 5.0 |
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material | Stainless Steel | VG-MAX Damascus Stainless Steel with Brown Pakkawood Handles | VG-MAX Core with 34-layers Damascus Stainless Steel | VG Max Steel, Stainless Steel, Wood | Stainless Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
number of pieces | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
blade material | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | VG-MAX with 37-layers Damascus Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | High Carbon Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel |
blade edge | Straight | Plain | Fine | Straight | Straight | Straight |
handle material | Textured TPE | — | Engineered Wood | Engineered Wood | Tagayasan(Wenge) | Engineered Wood |
construction type | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged | Forged |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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Customers like the sharpness, quality and appearance of the knife set. They mention that it's very sharp, great to look at and worth the price. Customers also appreciate the comfort and ease of use.
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife set. They mention that the knives are very sharp and comfortable to work with.
"...(sharpness, comfort, weight, balance, durability, etc)...." Read more
"I've owned these knives before and they are very sharp and comfortable to work with. I like the block styling as well...." Read more
"High quality, sharp, durable and expen$ive but worth the price!" Read more
"...Gorgeous knife block with a nice rounded design. Thick and high quality. Takes up a small footprint on the counter." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife set. They mention that it is a high-quality product.
"...sure that it's probably worth it, but for the price I paid these knives seem very good...." Read more
"High quality, sharp, durable and expen$ive but worth the price!" Read more
"...Gorgeous knife block with a nice rounded design. Thick and high quality. Takes up a small footprint on the counter." Read more
"These knives are amazing. Cutting an apple feels like cutting a tomato. Cutting a hard root like a rutabaga feels like cutting an apple...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the knife block set. They mention that it is gorgeous to look at and they like the block styling.
"...I like the block styling as well. I think they are a good value for the money, not cheap, but you get your money's worth." Read more
"Gifted to a friend with a set of Shun knives. Gorgeous knife block with a nice rounded design. Thick and high quality...." Read more
"This set is gorgeous and works so well! The only negative is that my large knife has a few nicks in the blade...." Read more
"...Absolutely stunning. Buy it. Love it." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife block set. They say it's durable, expensive, and worth the price. Customers also mention that it'll give you good value for your money.
"...I like the block styling as well. I think they are a good value for the money, not cheap, but you get your money's worth." Read more
"High quality, sharp, durable and expen$ive but worth the price!" Read more
"...They are expensive but worth the money.Some people complain that they chip...." Read more
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Customers find the knife block set comfortable to work with. They mention that the blades are sharp, and the plastic handles feel fine.
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"I've owned these knives before and they are very sharp and comfortable to work with. I like the block styling as well...." Read more
"Knives are very sharp and handle nicely. Time will tell how they hold their edges." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
That all being said, after we received notification that these were undeliverable, we ordered another set. Those arrived within 2 days. They have plastic handles, feel very cheap. The block is huge and you'd have to order more expensive knives to fill it. I prefer all my knives to match and would never order more plastic handled knives to fill the block at this price. Sent them all back. Refund for this set was issued 10 days after I sent them back. Again, shame on Amazon. Should have refunded as soon as return label was scanned at UPS store. Nevertheless, don't waste your money on these cheap feeling knives. And beware that if Amazon doesn't deliver them, you may never see you money again.