I started with some old Wustof knives and have begun replacing them with Shuns. It is important how the handle fits your hand/wrist angles. The Shuns fit me well but I have friends who used them in my kitchen and said they were uncomfortable. If possible take your choices and see which shops locally stock them and try to hold them in 'use' position resting lightly on a cutting boad (if you can get the shop to allow it) for a few minutes to see if they are comfortable for you. An uncomfortable knife is second only to a dull knife for danger when cutting in my opinion because you will grip it wrong trying to make it fit you. |