I just got my new knife and when I slice vegetables it does not cut straight. When slicing the blade goes towards the left. The serrated scallops are on the right and the smooth side is on the left. Is this considered a lefty knife?
744308
No, it's a bread knife. You should use a smooth blade (like a chef's knife) to cut vegetables.
530855
the blade is sharpened on both sides. I did not order the double blades knife because of reviews that food got stuck in the middle of the 2 blades. this single blade chopper is the best thing I have found for a long time.
1128454
The ribbed edges are on both sides and we use it quite a bit to cut through potatoes, actually my 16yo daughter does most of the cutting of the potatoes (I say that to show it doesn't take very much strength). I use it to cut through other vegetable also. We like it quite a bit. I hope that answers your question - if not let me know.
821090
I am not left handed but they seem the same in both sides and not one handed. Not sure about the scissors. But the knives for sure can be used by anyone
744307
I am not a southpaw, and I've never has that problem. On the other hand, I don't recommend using a breadknife for slicing vegetables either. Instead, why not look at a santuko 7" like the ones made by/for Calphalon, or by Messermeister, or any of a number of other makers.
1879388
I am right handed but I believe the curve of the scissor handle requires left hand or right hand. I would go to the website to see if they make left handed ones to be sure.
872807
Yes, the red knife is just a straight blade and straight handle, but the green knife has an angled blade, near the handle. If you look closely at the green knife, you'll see that the edge of the knife curves up near the handle and has an indentation; maybe to help with picking up the lettuce after you cut it (because it states that it's a lettuce knife). They both have the same type of serrated blade though. I have the red knife and I use it to cut cakes, brownies, etc. in a non-stick pan so it doesn't scratch, because a regular knife will scratch and ruin any non-stick pans. I hope this helps.
1816271
NO, THE BLADE IS NON-Serrated, watch out though because it is razor sharp. Have already nicked myself a couple of times, not the knives fault.
522091
I am left handed, but I use this knife with my right hand because of the way you have to push the clip to close the blade. Most knifes are made this way. You should look for a knife that would be made for you.
1016700
Hi. First off there knives are amazing but the blades are delicate. If dropped there is a chance they can chip. As far as being ambidextrous, I don't think it would be a problem for a left handed person to use. :)
1958553
As best I can see the pic you posted, it looks like the one I bought for my slicer and it is a wonderful blade. I almost never use the serrated blade. The smooth one slices cold cuts thinner than paper!!
4949
No this is not normal. Mine works just fine and easy. About the blade release, I found that the button on the right side of the knife releases the left blade and the button on the left side releases the right blade. I think the knife is great and am impresssed with the quality.
2034812
I would say it is... I am right handed and the shape of the handle is such that if you hold it in your hand by the handle, the left side of the handle is round, while the right side of the handle kind of protrudes out very slightly to fit into the space where your knuckles bend. Its a very very comfortable knife to use.
1357214
Yes, the knife is available for left-handed users. Just search for "shun left-handed"Shun Classic Left-Handed 7-Inch Stainless-Steel Santoku with Scallops
1952212
The instructions for serrated knives are a bit different than for a normal straight edge. Most Serrated knifes have a beveled side and a flat side. Only sharpen the flat side with the finest grit belt. I haven't tried this yet but I don't see any reason why it won't work
2217208
As noted by many, this knife was rated best by American Test Kitchen. I use it for both slicing and for chopping. This is a FLAT bladed knife and not a curved one. As result, when you chop, the pivet point is the tip of the knife. As this is one of the sharpest knives you will be able to find, you won't have any trouble at all 'chopping'.
1765289
No it is not wavy or moves from side to side nor is it serrated, it is a smooth blade that for the $80.00 I spent in it works like a charm, look people for $80.00 your not going to get a $2000.00 dollar slicer like what the butcher shop or local meat deli has, so please don't expect that kind of performance from it. use reasonable pressure, with reasonable speed and you'll get reasonable results NO your not going to get uniform sliced rice paper thin meat slices from it but you can get great sliced meats to make great sandwichs or sliced meats/balony from it. It is worth every bit the $80.00 dollars i paid for it almost one year later for me I'm way ahead of the game. good luck.