Wasabi Black 10-Piece Knife Set with Block, Limited Edition with Ken Onion Knife Block Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good set of knives, they cut very well and are nice and light weight. They seem to be a good quality set and they cut very well through about anything. They are a bit sharp to hold where the handle meets the blade and can dig into you while you use them. The knife block is of poor design in that the shears poke out the bottom and hit the counter top unless you let the shears catch the block on the rivet on the side of them. This is a major flaw in the block, so I recommend a small piece of cutting board or Plexiglas, etc under the block so you do not damage your counter.
Overall a good knife set, sharp, easy to use, attractive, and reasonably priced despite the uncomfortable grip and poor block design.

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Made with the same exquisite quality and craftsmanship as the original Wasabi knives, this 10-piece set of Wasabi Black knives from Kai features Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless steel for superior edge retention and double-beveled blades on several of the knives--including the paring, utility, and chef's knives. This set includes 8-inch chef's, 9-inch bread, 6-1/2-inch Nakiri, 6-1/2-inch Santoku, 9-1/2-inch Yanagiba, 4-inch paring, and 6-inch utility knives as well as a pair of kitchen shears and a sharpening steel. An attractive bamboo block holds nine knives, sharpening steel and shears.
The Daido 1K6 high-carbon, stainless steel blade offers superior edge retention, and it will stay sharp when used against many materials in the kitchen like chicken bones. Graze-finished to produce a beautiful, brushed-look, each blade is embellished with the Japanese characters for "wasabi"--which translates to "harmony and tranquility." Tradition is combined with a uniquely modern handle that's made of powdered bamboo combined with polypropylene and is impregnated with an antibacterial agent for super clean food preparation. This wood block fits both Wasabi knives as well as Ken Onion knives, and its smaller footprint more counter-space for your kitchen.
While you're probably familiar with some of the staple knives in this collection, such as the chef's utility knives, it also includes several traditional Japanese kitchen blades. The long 9-1/2-inch Yanagiba slicer (which is single-beveled) is used by sushi chefs for filleting fish, and it's also great for use on other cuts of meat. The 6-1/2-inch Nakiri has a rectangular blade shape that can be used as a cleaver, and its super sharp edge is also handy for skinning tough vegetables. And the 6-1/2-inch Santoku knife, which is style after the classic Japanese cook's knife, has broad blade and especially sharp cutting edge that's great for cutting fruits and vegetables. This knife set is backed by a lifetime warranty. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended. Made in Japan.
What's in the Box Kai Wasabi Black 10-piece knife block set with 8-inch chef's, 9-inch bread, 6-1/2-inch Nakiri, 6-1/2-inch Santoku, 9-1/2-inch Yanagiba, 4-inch paring, and 6-inch utility knives; sharpening steel; kitchen shears; bamboo knife block

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