ShunClassic 4 1/2" Honesuki Knife

Exactly as described. Beautiful knife and fun to hold and use. Perfect for those smaller meals.

Size is good, easy to handle, sturdy blade, sharpness excellent, didn't have this one in my collection!

Holy Moley! This knife rocks. You will feel like a surgeon with this blade in hand. Allows precision cuts, razor sharp, and really well balanced. Having used/owned 12 different Shun Classic blades, this one is exceptional for its intended use, breaking down whole Chickens, boning legs of Lamb, and other similar tasks where a short and sharp blade allows the user to work around bone and ligament to section whole birds.I immediately went out the day I received this knife and bought four whole chickens to practice.....absolutely amazing blade. Having years of experience in cutting meats and culinary preparation, I was totally satisfied and then some with this Honesuki. Bear in mind however, this blade won't instantly turn you into an expert. There are a number of videos that illustrate the techniques necessary to do this [...] and once you practice a bit, you get the hang of the moves necessary to section out your bird.Our family eats a lot of chicken, and breaking down your own birds saves you a lot of money...enjoy!

I have been wanting this knife for a long time, but wasn't sure if I should spend the money and add it to my already vast Shun collection. I received it today and was disappointed at first because I didn't think it was sharp enough. I went to the store and bought a chicken to test it out with. This little knife is great for breaking down whole birds! It cuts through chicken like butter and makes the job of separating joints easier than I have experienced with any other knife. Please note that this knife is not meant to cut through hard bone. If you have ducks or chickens with heads and feet on them, you should use a cleaver to chop the necks and backs.The knife blade is about 4½ inches long and has a sharp, pointed tip. Buying whole chickens and breaking them down yourself can save money. I use this knife not only for my own meals, but also for my dogs who are on a raw diet. The left over carcass and wing tips can be used for stock. This is just a great little knife, and I would recommend it for anyone who breaks down chickens, cornish hens, capons, or duck on a regular basis.

I like and own same line of Shun knives, I like them all but this one I find the blade little too short for my liking. Mainly bought for chicken fabs. Ended up returning it. Would have kept it if the blade is one inch longer. Otherwise very well built and sharp right out of box, typical Shun..

Every time I reach for a knife, this one is gone and needs to be washed. Favorite of everyone in the house. Razor sharp, small, but works like a bigger knife. We all love the shape, handle, length of this knife for general, all-around daily use.

As with all Shun knives we purchased, it holds edge well for a week and is exactly the knife we were looking for. Because of the task, honing it can be a pain for an average home cook like me. If you wish to keep it sharp though, invest in good honing setup (I use wetstone 10k/4k and a leather strop).

I ordered this knife based on a chef's review, and it arrived just in time for me to get a bunch of chicken ready for a Super Bowl party. Perfect size, balance and weight. Superior sharpness. Lifetime guarantee AND lifetime free sharpening.