Shun Classic 2 Piece Carving Set, 9 Inch Hollow Ground Slicing Knife, 6.5 Inch Carving Fork, Ebony PakkaWood, Gift Box

The Shun Classic 2-Piece Carving Set pairs the Classic 9 in Hollow Ground Slicing Knife with the matching 6.5 in Carving Fork in a gift box. The long, narrow slicing blade cuts each slice in one stroke, and hollow-ground indentations reduce friction, so roasts, ham and turkey come out in thin, even slices with more juice left in the meat. The two-pronged fork holds the meat steady and helps with serving.

The carving fork has 300 series stainless steel tines and a D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle; its components are made in China and assembled in Japan.

Set includes:

• Classic 9 in Hollow Ground Slicing Knife (DM0720)
• Classic 6.5 in Carving Fork (DM0709)

Blades and handles: The slicing knife has a VG-MAX stainless steel core clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus (34 per side) and an edge sharpened to 16 degrees. 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. Both pieces have D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles, resin-impregnated hardwood that resists moisture; the knife has a full composite tang and stainless steel end cap.

Specifications

• Model: DMS0230
• Pieces: 2
• Blade steel: VG-MAX stainless steel core, 68-layer stainless Damascus cladding (34 per side)
• Edges: 16 degrees
• Handles: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood, full composite tang
• Set weight: 1.4 lb (Kai)
• Country of origin: Slicing knife handcrafted in Japan; carving fork made from Chinese components and assembled in Japan
• Warranty: Knives: limited lifetime

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.

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: Classic 9 in Hollow Ground Slicing Knife; Classic 6.5 in Carving Fork.
• VG-MAX steel core: The slicing 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, lighter and less tiring to use than heavy European-style knives.
• D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles: Moisture-resistant resin-impregnated hardwood, comfortable for left- and right-handed users, with a full composite tang and stainless steel end cap.
• Gift Boxed: Comes in a gift box. Slicing knife handcrafted in Japan; fork made from Chinese components, assembled in Japan. Hand wash both pieces; not dishwasher safe.