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For sale is one new-old-stock, factory-second*: Shun Pro II 10 5/8" Yanagiba Knife, model VGE0270Y; made in Japan. Condition Notes: 1) This
knife is an unmarked
factory-second (no 'xxxx' designation). The blade is not in line with the handle and veers perceptibly to the left. This was a very common occurrence with this series with most knives exhibiting at least some degree of misalignment. The blade itself is straight. 2) Knife has faint evidence of handling but has never been used. 3) Packaging is damaged and incomplete, but knife shall be carefully repacked for safe transit. Welcome to the world of the Shun
Pro II, so named because these are the types of blades
that a professional Japanese Chef would use. In Japanese cooking,
texture and repetitive consistency are critical elements that can only
be achieved by having a perfectly sharp knife that is exactly the same
every day; this is made possible by the single-bevel design.
Japanese chefs hone and sharpen their knives daily; with the Shun Pro
II the
chef is able to use the bevel to gauge the angle in which to hold the
knife every
single time. The wide bevel allows the
blade to be placed down flat on the stone, creating a built-in angle.
The double-bevel on the Shun Classic is only a couple of millimeters
wide, so there is no way to do this.
Another singular feature of the Shun Pro II knives is the concave back of the blade. The result is that no part of the blade touches the food as you slice--only the edge is cutting. This removal of friction across the surface of the food eliminates sticking and improves the texture for better flavor transfer to your palate. Without this design, the aesthetics and flavor of the cleanest cut, which are so important to Japanese cuisine, would not be possible. The Shun Pro II belong to the Honyaki style, where the blades are made from one piece of steel. In Japan, the most prized and expensive kitchen knives are made this way. The single piece of VG-10 is stronger than the clad material, and best suits the single-bevel design. There are distinct differences between the Shun Pro and Shun Pro II. First, the Shun Pro II is much more decorative and elaborate. The blade is dual-polished with a brilliant mirror finish on the top while the blade bevel is satin polished for fast and easy sharpening. More importantly is the thickness of the material in the blade: the Shun Pro is only 2.5mm while the Shun Pro II is 5mm. This means a much sturdier and substantial knife with improved performance due to the extra weight. Finally, the Shun Pro II are hand finished on a flat 6000 grit wet-stone, creating the sharpest edge in the entire Shun line. The regular Shun Pro are finished on a sharpening machine using 1000 grit, just like the rest of the Shun line. You will realize the superiority of the Shun Pro II Yanagiba from the moment you first hold it, making effortless cuts that seem to be performed entirely by the knife itself. It is an invaluable tool for sushi and sashimi, excelling particularly in the preparation of fish. The Yanagiba shall find good use in the same places one would use a Western slicing knife, on everything from meat to vegetables. Whether to start or supplement a set, this knife is certain to change your culinary experience just as it has for professional chefs worldwide. Details & Features:
Shipping: Your Shun Pro II Knife shall be carefully packaged and shipped immediately after payment is received with insurance included free from additional charge. I ship the same day of payment (depending on when it is received). Please expect about 3-5 days for arrival. Expedited shipping is available with overnight delivery to most areas. I will gladly ship to APO/FPO addresses. International shipping shall be calculated by weight. Any applicable import tax and duties are not included and may be due upon receipt. That's it! I know that the buyer shall be most pleased. Do feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you so much for looking! All original text copyright September XX MMXI by Blodwulf. |