Shun Classic 5 Piece In-Drawer Knife Set, Paring, Utility, Chef's, Bread, 7-Slot Beechwood Tray, Ebony PakkaWood

The Shun Classic 5-Piece In-Drawer Set keeps four essential knives off the counter in a 7-slot beechwood in-drawer tray: the 3.5 in Paring, 6 in Utility, 8 in Chef's and 9 in Bread Knife.

The tray protects the edges, keeps the knives easy to reach and leaves three open slots to grow your Shun collection.

Set includes:

• Classic 3.5 in Paring Knife (DM0700)
• Classic 6 in Utility Knife (DM0701)
• Classic 8 in Chef's Knife (DM0706)
• Classic 9 in Bread Knife (DM0705)
• 7-Slot In-Drawer Knife Tray (beechwood) (DM0857)

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 ebony PakkaWood handles are resin-impregnated hardwood that resists moisture, with a full composite tang and stainless steel end cap.

Specifications

• Model: DMS0580
• Pieces: 5
• Blade steel: VG-MAX stainless steel core, 68-layer stainless Damascus cladding (34 per side)
• Edges: 16 degrees; serrated bread knife
• Handles: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood, full composite tang
• Set weight: 5.7 lb (Kai)
• Country of origin: Knives handcrafted in Japan; beechwood tray 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: Classic 3.5 in Paring Knife; Classic 6 in Utility Knife; Classic 8 in Chef's Knife; Classic 9 in Bread Knife; 7-Slot In-Drawer Knife Tray (beechwood).
• 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 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.
• 7-Slot Beechwood Tray: Fits in a drawer with three open slots. Knives made in Japan; tray made in China. Hand wash the knives; not dishwasher safe.