Shun Classic Blonde 7 Piece Knife Block Set, 5 Knives, Combination Honing Steel, 8-Slot Birch Kickstand Block, Blonde

The Shun Classic Blonde 7-Piece Block Set brings five essential Classic Blonde knives together, the 8 in Chef's, 6 in Utility, 3.5 in Paring, 6.5 in Nakiri and 9 in Bread Knife, with the Shun 9 in Combination Honing Steel and an 8-slot birch kickstand block.

The honing steel is the all-stainless Shun SS0790 (stainless steel handle, not PakkaWood) with smooth and micro-ribbed sides and a built-in angle guide. The birch hardwood block (color varies) holds up to six knives plus the honing steel and kitchen shears, so there is room to add a knife.

Set includes:

• Classic Blonde 8 in Chef's Knife (DM0706W)
• Classic Blonde 6 in Utility Knife (DM0701W)
• Classic Blonde 3.5 in Paring Knife (DM0700W)
• Classic Blonde 6.5 in Nakiri (DM0728W)
• Classic Blonde 9 in Bread Knife (DM0705W)
• Shun 9 in Combination Honing Steel (stainless steel handle) (SS0790)
• 8-Slot Birch Kickstand Block (DM0838)

Blades and handles: The knives have a VG-MAX stainless steel core clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus (34 per side) and edges sharpened to 16 degrees, with wide serrations on the bread knife. VG-MAX is Shun's proprietary stainless steel; it builds on VG10 with more carbon, chromium and tungsten for strength, corrosion resistance and a fine, sharp edge. The D-shaped blonde PakkaWood handles are resin-impregnated hardwood that resists moisture, with a full composite tang and stainless steel end cap.

Specifications

• Model: DMS0725W
• Pieces: 7
• Blade steel: VG-MAX stainless steel core, 68-layer stainless Damascus cladding (34 per side)
• Edges: 16 degrees; serrated bread knife
• Handles: D-shaped blonde PakkaWood, full composite tang
• Set weight: 12.2 lb (Kai)
• Country of origin: Knives handcrafted in Japan; honing steel and birch block made in China
• Warranty: Knives: limited lifetime; block or tray: 90 days

Care: Hand wash the knives with mild dish soap, rinse and towel dry right away. Do not put them in the dishwasher. Cut on a wood board, not glass, stone, tile or ceramic, and do not use the knives on bones, frozen food or fruit pits. Wipe the block or tray with a damp cloth and dry it; do not soak it.

About Shun: Shun knives are made by Kai in Seki City, Japan, a center of Japanese blade-making since the 13th century; Kai has made cutting tools there since 1908. Shun Classic, the original Shun series, introduced Shun to North America in 2002 and has the widest choice of blade shapes of any Shun series. Kai sharpens Shun knives bought in the US, Canada or Mexico free for the life of the owner (you pay shipping).

Key Product Features

• Set includes: 8 in Chef's Knife; 6 in Utility Knife; 3.5 in Paring Knife; 6.5 in Nakiri; 9 in Bread Knife; Shun 9 in Combination Honing Steel (stainless steel handle); 8-Slot Birch Kickstand Block.
• VG-MAX steel core: Every knife has a core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX stainless steel clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, 34 per side, which support the core, add stain resistance and help food release.
• 16 degree edges: Thin blades with edges sharpened to 16 degrees, with wide serrations on the bread knife, lighter and less tiring to use than heavy European-style knives.
• D-shaped blonde PakkaWood handles: Moisture-resistant resin-impregnated hardwood, comfortable for left- and right-handed users, with a full composite tang and stainless steel end cap.
• 8-Slot Birch Kickstand Block: Holds six knives plus steel and shears. Knives made in Japan; honing steel and block made in China. Hand wash the knives; not dishwasher safe.