Product review
September 2021
Chef’s knives
A sharp, well-designed chef’s knife is a joy to use, but which ones will stay sharp and retain their edge in the kitchen?
June 2013
Shun
Classic Chef’s Knife DM-0706
Price
$314
Score
84
Good
Recommended
Price
$314
Score
84
Good
Recommended
This knife has very good handling, very good initial sharpness and good edge durability.
Test results
- 85Handling
- 85Initial sharpness
- 79Edge durability
Good points
- Very good handling.
- Very good initial sharpness.
- Good edge durability.
Bad points
(No obvious bad points.)
Model
- Price guide
$314
- Origin
Japan
Specifications
- Size (cm)
20
- Weight (g)
207
- Handle
Pakkawood
More info
- Notes
Our knife was for right-handers. Left-handed versions are available.
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Pros
Sharp and well made knife
Cons
Chunks split-off the blade while chopping after only 1-2 years’ use. Disappointing considering the price of the knife
Recommend it?
Maybe, it depends on what you're after.
Peter J.
Used 6 months or more