I'd really like to get an Edo knife block and have found only two options, including this. However, I note this particular set includes herb shears. I'm wondering if Shun 9" kitchen shears would fit the shear slot? Thanks! I'd really like to get an Edo knife block and have found only two options, including this. However, I note this particular set includes herb shears. I'm wondering if Shun 9" kitchen... » Read More I'd really like to get an Edo knife block and have found only two options, including this. However, I note this particular set includes herb shears. I'm wondering if Shun 9" kitchen shears would fit the shear slot? Thanks! « Show Less
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The entire set fits including shears, w slots to spare. Great set of knives
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I do not know whether or not Shun 9" kitchen shear would fit in the slot, but I know that a regular 9" shear fits well in the slot.
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Well, I think so. I measured the standard shears and the blade is about 5 in deep. The handle is 4 in in lenght. The total lenght is about 9 in.
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It does come with shears...they are small however. ( i think they are perfect ). Don't think anything larger could fit. the set is incredible !!!!
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While there are several wide slots on this block, the widest is exactly big enough for a three-inch blade, and there s only one of them on this block. Looks like you need something bigger.
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Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese angle blade. I almost messed that one up before I caught my mistake. Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese... » Read More Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese angle blade. I almost messed that one up before I caught my mistake. « Show Less
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I just spoke to a Chef's Choice rep about trading in my old (30 years?) 110 for a 120. She specifically mentioned santoku knives, saying that they can be sharpened in this machine ONLY if you use stage 3 without the other two stages.
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Asian knives and Henckles, Wustof ie western variety have different edges, relating to the angles. Do a google search to get the precise info, but in any case if you have the "western" knives, get the non-Asian sharpener. BTW, I love the Chef's Choice. It is elegant in its simplicity and efficiency and does a great job of sharpening.
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Although there is one 2.25" slot the are three 1.75" and couple of 2" slots the Shun block has 3 2.25 " slots so for large knives I think the Shun block is a better choice.
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I have a set of Shun blades. I purchased a set of Globals for my mother a while back. There is no reason why this block wouldn't work for yours. As a matter of fact, I would highly recommend something like this unless you chose to keep them in a molded case. I prefer this to a butcher's block because you don't have to be as Bruce Lee about sheathing them...
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Hi Jennifer. I just received this item today. I wanted to let you know, since I had read your question before I ordered it, that the one that I got has only 5 blades as it shows in the photo. I am pleased because I bought it with plans to use it as a noodle cutter and I prefer the wider spaces. Of course I haven't used it yet but it looks pretty sturdy and probably well worth $4.99.
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Maybe this has changed recently, but I just ordered a set - and also ordered a 3" paring knife which I now have to return. My set came with: 8" Chef's knife, 5" serrated utility knife, and a 3" paring knife. Now to find a 4" paring knife to have the set I was looking for ... Really wish the description for this item wasn't so vague.
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Probably not, this knife block doesn't even fit the Shun meat cleaver, and I think the Shun meat cleaver is pretty small compared to the wusthof cleaver.
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Our block doesn't look like the one in the picture but it is the 25 slot block. We have our shears in one of the wider slots and we've put our paring knives in the smaller slots. We've even got a cleaver in the flat longer slot.
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I don't know what Shun knives are but there are magnets that position the blade at the correct angle on both sides of the cutting edge. It has worked very well for me. Most of my knives are Henckels. My cleaver is too thick and heavy for an electric sharpener so I use a stone on it.
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The 10" bread knife should fit...however, what the picture and product description do not divulge is that the bottom of the block is not solid. The knife slots continue from the top of the block to the bottom. So your 10" knife should fit, but the tip of the knife may hit your counter top. Something soft underneath the bottom of the block should prevent any damage to the blade. All in all, it is a very nice block set. If your heart is set on finding a block specifically to accommodate your bread knife, then you may want to look for something else. Otherwise, if you really like this particular block set regardless of your bread knife, then it's a very good deal and I highly recommend. The 10" bread knife should fit...however, what the picture and product description do not divulge is that the bottom of the block is not solid. The knife slots continue from the top of the block to the bottom. So your 10" knife should fit, but the tip of the knife may hit your counter top. Something soft underneath the bottom of the block should prevent any damage to the blade. All in all, it is a very nice block set. If your heart is set on finding a block specifically to accommodate your bread knife, then you may want to look for something else. Otherwise, if you really like... » Read More The 10" bread knife should fit...however, what the picture and product description do not divulge is that the bottom of the block is not solid. The knife slots continue from the top of the block to the bottom. So your 10" knife should fit, but the tip of the knife may hit your counter top. Something soft underneath the bottom of the block should prevent any damage to the blade. All in all, it is a very nice block set. If your heart is set on finding a block specifically to accommodate your bread knife, then you may want to look for something else. Otherwise, if you really like this particular block set regardless of your bread knife, then it's a very good deal and I highly recommend. « Show Less
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Yes, you can get a leftie, but it is a gimic in my opinion. I like my Shun. I've had it for almost seven years. In my opinion you can do better, for less money. https://www.boker.de/us/kitchen-knife/boker/damascus-black/130421DAM.html This is a favorite, and I have lots of knives. It's not a Santuko, but that as well is overrated and not that important.BTW, my Shun is very hard. The edge gets small chips in it quite easily. Do not steel this knife! This hardness also makes it harder to sharpen. It is also a somewhat heavy, thicker-bladed knife for not being a heavy-duty German knife. I would not cut chicken bones with it because of its hardness and proclivity to chip. Yes, you can get a leftie, but it is a gimic in my opinion. I like my Shun. I've had it for almost seven years. In my opinion you can do better, for less money. https://www.boker.de/us/kitchen-knife/boker/damascus-black/130421DAM.html This is a favorite, and I have lots of knives. It's not a Santuko, but that as well is overrated and not that important.BTW, my Shun is very hard. The edge gets small chips in it quite easily. Do not steel this knife! This hardness also makes it harder to sharpen. It is also a somewhat heavy, thicker-bladed knife for not being a heavy-duty German... » Read More Yes, you can get a leftie, but it is a gimic in my opinion. I like my Shun. I've had it for almost seven years. In my opinion you can do better, for less money. https://www.boker.de/us/kitchen-knife/boker/damascus-black/130421DAM.html This is a favorite, and I have lots of knives. It's not a Santuko, but that as well is overrated and not that important.BTW, my Shun is very hard. The edge gets small chips in it quite easily. Do not steel this knife! This hardness also makes it harder to sharpen. It is also a somewhat heavy, thicker-bladed knife for not being a heavy-duty German knife. I would not cut chicken bones with it because of its hardness and proclivity to chip. « Show Less
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I haven`t seen the forged knife block set, but I had a wooden knife block that took up more room than I wanted it to. This glass block takes up hardly any room and the knives are of very good quality. It allows me to save my Cut-Co knives for special occasions.
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We have a Henckels block and all the knives appear to fit, but not necessarily in the same slots. The Komachi bread knife doesn't fit in the regular bread slot, but it will fit on the other side. The 2 missing knives are the middle range utility knives from the Henckels. So far we LOVE our Komachi knives!!!!
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Honestly, I haven't used the scissor one, I mostly use the knife and garden sharpener, The main difference is that the garden one is a bit wider, so the large gardening tools fit better. It depends mostly on what you need them for.