Ken Onion Shun knife???

BigPhil32 · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject: Ken Onion Shun knife???

Okay, so I work at a chamber of commerce with about 1,200 members. One of those members is a really nice lady who is a caterer. I have helped her out with a couple of things she needed help with, and I even took her yesterday to get some free wood that I was able to score off of a lot that is having trees cut down.

So yesterday I took her to the lot and we hauled off some wood, and before we left, I told her (in a joking manner), "You know you owe me big time for all the help I have gievn you!" She laughed and said "Don't worry about it, I will take care of you."

Fast forward to about 20 minutes ago. She comes into my office, lays down a long box and tells me to open it. Inside was a Shun Santoku 7 inch knife. I knew NOTHING about these knives, but she swore by them and told me they are used by many professional caterers and chefs. So I thanked her, she left and I did some research...

Verdict: http://www.nwcutlery.com/Kershaw_Shun_Ken_Onion-Shun_Classic_Ken_Onion_Santoku_Knife_7_in.html
http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=10983

I think I got a pretty dang good knife!!! She also had an 8 inch with her and told me if I wanted that one that we could trade. So, what do you all think? Good score? (especially for free????) Very Happy

Adumb · Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 23 Location: Riverside, CA

She sounds like wife material to me. Cool

SmokinOkie · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 2078

SCORE!

thooks · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

You were well taken care of.

Make sure you know how to properly care for the knife or either put it up until you do or give it to someone who will.

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

Nice thank you gift. Very Happy

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BigPhil32 · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

@ Adumb - already married!!! (Happily to boot) But she is very nice and caring...karma is a great thing. Be nice to people....

@ SmokinOkie - I agree!!! Very Happy

@ thooks - without a doubt. she just left my office and we talked about that. she also said if it ever gets dull she will take care of it for me as well. When I get back in to town next week she is going to come over to my house and give me a 101 on the knife and how to take care of it as well.

I am STOKED to use it next weekend!!!!!

BigOrson · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

That's a handsome (read: $150) gift.

Alton Brown has his own line of Shun knives.

I only have one Shun in my blocks and it was a gift, 'cause I can't afford that kind of hardware!

thooks · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

I gots more questions, but they probably shouldn't be asked here.

Laughing

BigPhil32 · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

too funny, thooks!!! she is a great person and is even going to bring her big smoker to our office in june and we are going to have our June Ambassador luncheon here at the office....main course: tons of smoked meats and other goodies!!!

BluDawg · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

That 's a serious knife obviously the lady knows quality, Sounds like to me after she gives you some knife lessons you might get your pencil sharpened Wink

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whitey · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

Nice score Ken Onion I have the whole series of pocket knifes.The chive,scallion, and leek They are great knifes.
Very nice gift forsure.
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BigPhil32 · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

BluDawg - I think that might hurt too much!!!

Whitey - I eny you and will add to my one piece collection soon!!! Laughing

BBQMAN · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

Sweet deal, very nice gift Cool

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Devildog03318590 · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

I have a few of the Kershaw (Ken Onion) pocket knives, excellent quality...you can't go wrong...!!!
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71ragtop · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

I have the 10 inch chefs knife very nice indeed. Be careful they are as AB says scary sharp.Pretty pricey as well my 10 " was a buck75.
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thooks · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

Hooks is hoping for some pictures of some "Chamber members"...

Cranky Buzzard · Posted: Jan 21 2010 Post subject:

Now that is just sweet!

Next time you see her give her a nickle. Grandpa always said that a knife that is given will cut the friendship... I know, but I'm superstitious! Laughing

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Rojellio Es Caliente · Posted: Jan 22 2010 Post subject:

Nice Gift. Wink

That gifted superstition only counts if you believe it, or if she is Chinese.

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Teleking · Posted: Jan 22 2010 Post subject:

Shun also started a Bob Kramer line

http://www.surlatable.com/product/597377.do

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5738120n&tag=cbsnewsSectionContent.0
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