DALSTRONG - Paring Knife - 3.5" - Shogun Series - Damascus - AUS-10V Japanese Super Steel - Vacuum Treated - w/Sheath

not sharp..

This was my 4th knife from the Shogun range of knives from Dalstrong, I have the Santuko, Kiritsuke & Chefs... The Chef knife arrived blunt, which I took as a 'oh well' I guess it happens & now this paring knife has arrived blunt, couldn't manage a cherry tomato... not gonna pay to get this one sharpened, so I have returned to Amazon UK for a refund. It's all well & good having a nice box, badge (??) polishing cloth & blurb, but if the product isn't able to stand out on top of these things, what's the point?Seems quality has gone downhill, I've always liked the Dalstrong range, I'm just a home cook, I don't have the equipment & skills to sharpen new purchases, I work full time & save to get these knifes that I look forward to adding to my collection.Feeling kinda let down from a company that I always held in high regard.

Truth be told im providing this review on the grounds of how muck i like the company they are very keen..maybe too much so..the packahing of their product is exceptional..maybe too much so...the cleaning / ? Polishing cloths are a nice touch...but has one ever been used. The badge is of a very nice quality item...but who and under what circumstance would or will it be worn. To be honest the extras feel a bit "domestic" and inconsequential..the packaging extras that is.. i started in the catering trade 37 years ago..and ive never met a Chef that wouldnt die for these knives..They are beautiful and effective..they deserve not to be trivialized buy a badge and a cloth. I'll probably end up with a "full" set...but what will i do with all the badges? 😊

I'm just a humble home cook, so I've not ever used very high quality knives.... These Shogun Series knives are very visually attractive and so very sharp! These are a lot higher quality than the knives I was previously used to using. Damascus patterns on the blades add real elegance to the style, but these knives are extremely sharp (understatement!). I can't comment yet on aspects such as durability or edge retention and sharpening as I've only recently bought these.

A superb quality, beautifully engineered knife that will do all that is required of it. Speedy delivery and the product and company info is second to none!

This beautifully crafted knife is the go to tool every time I work in the kitchen. I must have a dozen petty/pairing knives of different makes, but this one is the best. Like its bigger brothers the attention to detail in the craftsmanship is astounding.