Is a Shun chef knife actually worth the massive price tag compared to a Mercer culinary knife for a home cook on a tight budget?
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SEED QUERY
Is a Shun chef knife actually worth the massive price tag compared to a Mercer culinary knife for a home cook on a tight budget?
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