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Shun elite vs Pro2?

post #1 of 3
3/27/08 at 3:15pm
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Are the differences mostly aesthetic?

I like the handles on the Shuns because they really seem to help a proper grip by not feeling as bulky and contoured as the german ones.

Are there any other substantial differences between them? Has anyone tried the Ken Onion 10"?
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post #2 of 3
3/27/08 at 3:24pm
Shun Elite uses higher quality steel and stays sharper a lot longer. I still have not sharpened mine, ever. A few passes with the steel, and I get them as sharp as they were out of the box.
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post #3 of 3
3/28/08 at 2:01pm
The great Manton is correct. Shun Pro uses VG-10 steel hardened to RC61 while Shun Elite uses SG2 steel hardened to RC64-66. VG-10 is stil nothing to sneaze at and is used by a lot of higher end Japanese knife manufacturers.

Functionaly, Shun Pro line is not a direct comparision to the Elite line as the former contains single bevel knives in japanese patterns for preparing traditional japanese cusine while the latter has double bevel western-japanese pattern knives. Shun Classic line is the less expensive Elite line alternative.
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