Dalstrong Steak Knives Set -5″-Shogun Sequence ELITE-Damascus-Japanese AUS-10V Tremendous Metal – 4pc-Razor Sharp Fillet Knives-Desk Set- Razor Sharp Kitchen Knife Set-w/Sheaths

I have pretty much read through all the reviews for Dalstrong’s various …
I purchased a set of Dalstrong Shogun Series steak knives and the same series 10.5″ bread knife about two months ago and deliberately hold back from giving a review (despite being “invited” several times) until I had a fair amount of time using them. It maybe worthwhile to mention that I ordered the Hammered Finish Chef Knife afterwards, which may be taken as a vote of satisfaction. Just to be clear, this review mainly covers the Shogun Series steak knives.Before I placed my first order, I have pretty much read through all the reviews for Dalstrong’s various knives. While most of them are positive, I have seen comments on Amazon accusing the Damascus patterns are print (that they are exactly the same) and I must admit I was a bit concerned. But the high average ratings and a lightening deal, plus Amazon’s excellent return policy, prompted me to give them a try. Even so, I maintain somewhat skeptic until I got hold of the knives. After close inspection on the set of steak knives, this much I know and that is the patterns on each of the knife are distinctive. If the patterns are printed, then Dalstrong’s factory has done a really impressive job at that. The only way to test whether they are truly layered steels, one needs to sand down the side of the blades. I simply don’t have the courage to do so, and so will leave it to someone else.I have done a fair bit of slicing with the steak knives (and bread knife) and they are sharp and I felt totally at ease moving/gliding the knives. Below are how I rate them in different categories:For the materials – 5 stars (very hard steels, grippy handles, rigid construction and good balance)For the sharpening – 5 stars (not quite measured up to my set of Shun Ken Onion steak knives, but at par with my Zwilling J.A. Henckels Set & Wusthof Classic Ikon Set)For the polishing – 4 stars (there are some fine lines on the handles and the end caps that leave room for desire, though to be fair the Zwilling J.A. Henckels also received 4 stars from me on this score)For details – 4 stars (this is personal preference – too much words on the blade and the stamped lionhead emblem is overkill; and the mosaic adornment in the middle rivet makes the knives less professional/serious in my view, not to mention copper is highly subjected to discoloring)For overall packaging – 5 stars (the box, sheaths and cleaning cloth are highly appreciated; the key chain I can do without)If you average the above scores, it’s not an absolute 5 stars but pretty close. A final point is that I did not purchase these knives at any discount from Dalstrong, apart from the Lightening deal offer, and the above represent my truthful opinion.

These knives are beautiful quality and a pleasure to eat with. They are extremely sharp and just glide through the food. We have had them for a few months now and they are still razor sharp. The handles are a tiny bit short for my hands but I can forgive that as they are so beautifully made. They are quite heavy too. They come with individual sheaths and in a nice box. Not cheap but you get what you pay for and looks like they will last a lifetime if they are looked after.

These really are razor sharp! We have only used them a couple of times so far but have been most impressed. So much nicer to use than serrated blades which tear the meat rather than slicing it; and they look really good. Too early to say how long they will hold their edge. The sheaths are a bit fiddly but useful in protecting the blades.