Back from lunch - ahhh the expensive Japanese knives. I saw these in a cooking supplies shop. They are really beautiful, like samurai swords, and as sharp. The onion design is actually in the blade (see the pictures) and shows the many layers of steel the knives are made of. If I had the money and didn't already have a set of Henkels Zwilling knives I might think about them.

Trying to decide if I should get these or pay the mortgage....hmmm...tough decision.

I got a quality post last time with this, let's see if it works twice...

Bought 6 last time. Spikes are pretty weak, but heads seem to be OK. Use one in the back yard and one in the front a couple times a week. Sprays well, and if one ever breaks, I have backups. Great price, adequate device. I'd buy again if I didn't have 4 extras now.

Oh i figured this out, if I buy 3 I can be a rogue in real life.... (WoW) Fan of Knives baby who said that skill was useless

With the posts I've seen thus far today, THIS one has a fighting chance at becoming a KWALITEE POST!!! ;)

Woot-Killer Clue:

It was Shun Ken, in the kitchen, with the 5" serrated utility knife.

Magiciandude wrote:Actually 200 knife SETS to sell...there were 1400 knives total :D

Actually, there are only 1000 knives, 200 steels & 200 blocks. They count the block as one of the pieces. That's as bad as counting a pot & lid as 2 separate items.

dragonassasin wrote:Oh i figured this out, if I buy 3 I can be a rogue in real life.... (WoW) Fan of Knives baby who said that skill was useless

Dagger rogue FTW! We are under appreciated.

Now it cuts like a knife
But it feels so right
Yeah! It cuts like a knife
Oh, but it feels so right

There's times I've been mistaken
There's times I thought I'd been misunderstood ooh yeah
So wait a minute darlin'
Can't you see the bags o' crap are comin'

Yeahhh...knives!!

Damn your scaly hide, it's $50 cheaper than I got it for in June!

This was my (very indulgent) birthday present from hubby and they really are amazing. The grips are heavenly, and of course the blades are just terrific; strong with a solid edge.

Breakdown:

4 3/8” Chef's Knife: The only dud. Its size and form factor make it almost totally useless. I clearly have no idea what this stubby little guy is supposed to accomplish; it's too thick to be a good parer, and it's too short to be a solid utility blade.

5” Serrated Utility Knife: This one surprised me. It has turned out to be one of my go-to knives for all kinds of prep tasks. The shape is a little odd, but the balance, length and gentle serration make it a terrific multi-tasker.

6” Chef's Knife: I use this every single day. Perfect length and heft, terrific balance and feel in the hand, and so silky to use. love love love

8” Slicing Knife: Also good, but huge, so I use it less than the others.

Multi-Purpose Serrated Slicer Knife: More of the gentle serration, in a long knife that's firmer than you'd expect. Great for cooked meat, bread, and for dismembering perfectly innocent watermelons.

Haven't use the steel yet, but the block is very pretty. The knives aren't very secure in the slots because they're so tall, but it's a nice slab of wood with room for shears down below.

I recommend it if you have the cha-ching.

ehs5mw wrote:If this was the cherry block for this price, I would buy it.

Who cares about the block? You are buying the knives at a steep discount. If you want a cherry block, order one separately and you will still be saving hundreds.

Anyone own these? I'm looking for info on how well these cut through human flesh. The kitchen knives I am currently using don't do that great of a job.

galleria2k wrote:Actually, there are only 1000 knives, 200 steels & 200 blocks. They count the block as one of the pieces. That's as bad as counting a pot & lid as 2 separate items.

Aha! Good catch...

These knives are great if you actually know how to hold a knife. Those that put their index finger on top of the blade won't care for these.

A knife is a knife but you do get what you pay for. That said, most people will have no use for these unless they like to cut lot of things and do it quite often.

At least these will last a lifetime or three if properly cared for and sharpened. unlike that iPhone everyone replaces every year.

saleenasg wrote:Question for the more experienced wooter, has there ever been a 4-day woot-off? Please say no....lol

longest one i see in the past year has been 3 days so the Baggie of Cthulhu is in about 3 hours

I need a new letter opener and at (holy crap) 350 bucks this is a steal and I get 7! That blunt round one looks like it might not be real useful though...

mrsly69 wrote:They have sold 4 and it only move 7%. We are FRAKED folks. You know the Baggie of Cthulhu is coming after this monster deal...

No...will be 1 hour of woot Reckoned shirts at 20% off.

must be time for the 4 martini lunch at woot hq

vargasmas wrote:How can you tell? Where do you look?

Try a woot-off tracker for detailed info about time remaining, number of items, etc.

http://www.bagsofcrap.com/woot_simple.htm

A set recently sold on eBay for $410 - this is a smoking deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Shun-Ken-Onion-7-Piece-Knife-Set-w-Bamboo-Block-/370421848266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

I wish we could separate comments into two groups: 1. comments about product; 2. comments bitching that this isn't the Baggie of Cthulhu.

Why do people waste their time typing in, "whine, moan, groan"?

greenshift44 wrote:This will sell like hot cakes.

must be cold cakes cause they wont sellout for at least another hour noob

According to Zappos this is actually a very good deal. But who wants to spend this kind of money on knives?

Lunch Time....

chstwnd wrote:Really? what kind of fool spends this kind of money on kitchen cutlery?

People that love to cook and know the value of quality.

What do you cut with the long, round knife?

dragonassasin wrote:Oh i figured this out, if I buy 3 I can be a rogue in real life.... (WoW) Fan of Knives baby who said that skill was useless

only useful for aoe pulls not boss fights

If only they had used these in Kill Bill Vol. I

Useless fact to pass the time: These knives are made with Molybdenum...which has the 6th highest melting point of any element. Whoo Hoo!!!

Chalafi wrote:Dagger rogue FTW! We are under appreciated.

Actually im combat swords and axes. But Shadowstep of Bloodhoof-US appreciates all rogues and their slicey hurt weapons.

I have the small chefs knife only. It is a heavenly blade. I wish it wad financially responsible for me to get them.

Instead, they should be placed in my Beautiful Ocean Cabanapy that i will be getting shortly, riiiiiight???

itsdeuce wrote:What do you cut with the long, round knife?

Bread. Unless you meant the honing steel...

C'mon, I really want an MP3 player!

masshuum wrote:These knives are great if you actually know how to hold a knife. Those that put their index finger on top of the blade won't care for these.

A knife is a knife but you do get what you pay for. That said, most people will have no use for these unless they like to cut lot of things and do it quite often.

At least these will last a lifetime or three if properly cared for and sharpened. unlike that iPhone everyone replaces every year.

Yep, the knives give you a better long term return than any electronics ever will. Unless like me you tend to get your fingertips in the way.

Great set of knives for this price - use the money you save on a large first aid kit. You'll need plenty of band aids and a few baggies with ice as these puppies are SHARP!!

How about some forks!!

This is one of those items they put up when they want to take a lunch break . . . .

How do you see what quality posts you have posted? I know I have 1.. lol but how do you know what post it was?

10 slots in the block and 7 cutlery pieces... Is there something missing, or is now 'foodie shiek' to have empty slots in your chopping block?