Shinano 信濃川 Damascus Pattern Stainless Steel Kitchen 8 Knife Set

Bought this as a gift for my partner who loves cooking. He's over the moon. The damascus pattern is gorgeous and they're incredibly sharp out of the box. He says the nakiri is his favourite for chopping herbs and the petty knife is perfect for little jobs like trimming fat off meat. The set covers everything he needs, he's already told me his old knives are going in the bin.

Brilliant set of knives. The edge on them is proper sharp, makes quick work of everything. I use the kiritsuke most days, love the shape for slicing meat. The handles are comfortable, even after a big sunday dinner prep session. Massive upgrade from the cheap supermarket set I had before. They look the business on the magnetic strip.

Really good set of knives, the blades are sharp and they look the part. My only minor gripe is the handles are a bit chunkier than I'm used to, took a day or two to get comfortable with. Still, a great buy.

Really nice set overall. The knives are sharp and look fantastic, the blue resin handles are a real talking point. My only minor thing is the handles are a bit chunkier than I'm used to, took a few days to get comfortable with the grip, especially on the nakiri. But now I'm used to it, they're fine. The collection has a knife for every job, would definitely recommend.

These are great knives, feel really well balanced. I use the petty and the smaller santoku the most for everyday stuff. The damascus finish is lovely. If I had one wish it would be for the bread knife to be a bit longer, but it still does the job perfectly well. They arrived quickly and were packaged really securely. Happy with the purchase, they look great in the kitchen.

So I got this set for my birthday and honestly, I'm made up with it. The blue handles are stunning, really different to anything else. I use the big santoku for pretty much all my veg prep now, it glides through onions and peppers. The bread knife is a beast, no more squashed loaves. The whole set just feels really solid and well made, came in a nice box too which was a nice touch.

Really like the set, use it every day. The blades are super sharp. I suppose if I had to find a downside, the blue handles show fingerprints a bit, but a quick wipe sorts it. Would definitely recommend them.

Been using these for a month now, the edge is still holding up really well. The blue handles are a proper talking point when we have people over. My favourite is the smaller santoku, perfect for most jobs.

Cant believe how good these are for the price. The set has a knife for every task, I even used the bread knife on a crusty sourdough and it glided through. Handles are easy to clean which is a bonus.

Bought this set as a gift for my son who's just moved into his own flat. He loves them, says they're a massive step up. He did mention the handles can feel a bit slick if your hands are wet, but that's his only comment. They look stunning.

Great set overall. The knives are sharp and look fantastic. My only slight wish is that the blades were a bit taller, gives more knuckle clearance. But for most tasks they're absolutely fine, no complaints really.

These are good knives, no doubt. The edge retention is impressive. I just personally find the resin handles a bit cold to the touch first thing in the morning, but that's just me being picky. The set itself is brilliant.

So sharp out of the box, you have to be careful. I use the petty knife for everything small, and the big kiritsuke for meat. The set covers everything I need, don't think I'll need another knife for years.

Very good knives, they perform well. The presentation box is a nice touch. I kind of wish there was a pairing knife instead of the second small santoku, but that's just personal preference. Still a 4-star set for sure.

Solid knives, do exactly what you need. The nakiri is fantastic for veg. I just wish the bread knife was a tad longer, but it still works perfectly well. Overall a really nice set for the money.

These knives are top notch. The steel feels quality and they sharpen up a treat. The set means I'm not constantly washing one knife, I can grab the right one for the job. Very happy.

Lovely set. The blades are seriously sharp and the handles have a nice grippy feel. I use the petty knife almost daily for trimming meat and veg. Great value for a full set like this.

Very pleased with these. The Damascus finish is lovely. They are a bit heavier than my last set, but I think I actually prefer it now for tougher jobs like squash. The petty knife is my favourite in the collection.

Absolutely brilliant set of knives. The handles are stunning, really comfortable to hold. The nakiri is my new go-to for all the veg prep, makes quick work of onions and carrots. The whole set just feels really well made.

Really impressed with this set. The kiritsuke is brilliant for slicing fish, and the bread knife is a beast. They came with edge guards too which was a nice touch. Definitely recommend.

Bought for my husband who loves to cook. He's chuffed to bits with them. Says the nakiri and the santoku are his most used from the set. They arrived really well packaged, no issues at all.

Massive upgrade from my old supermarket block set. The weight and balance on these is just different, feels more precise. The Damascus pattern is beautiful, makes them look way more expensive than they were.

Great set, covers all the bases. They arrived quickly and well packed. The only thing is I wish the kiritsuke had a bit more of a curve to it for rocking, but it's still a great slicer. Happy with my purchase.

Impressed with the quality. They hold an edge really well. The handles are comfortable, though the shape is a little square for my grip, nothing major. The nakiri and bread knife are standouts in the set.

Birthday present from the wife, best present I've had in years. The balance is spot on, no wrist fatigue. I use the larger santoku the most, but having the full range is brilliant for when you need a specific tool.