Shun Classic 5 Piece Starter Knife Block Set, Chef's, Paring, Utility, Honing Steel, 6-Slot Bamboo Slimline Block, Ebony

The Shun Classic 5-Piece Starter Block Set includes three of the most-used Shun knives, the 8 in Chef's, 3.5 in Paring and 6 in Utility Knife, plus the Classic 9 in Combination Honing Steel and a 6-slot bamboo slimline block.

Regular honing keeps the edges aligned and stretches the time between sharpenings; the steel has smooth and micro-ribbed sides, a built-in 16 degree angle guide and an ebony PakkaWood handle. The slimline block takes little counter space and still has room for one more knife and a pair of kitchen shears.

Set includes:

• Classic 8 in Chef's Knife (DM0706)
• Classic 3.5 in Paring Knife (DM0700)
• Classic 6 in Utility Knife (DM0701)
• Classic 9 in Combination Honing Steel (DM0790)
• 6-Slot Bamboo Slimline Block (DM0845)

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. 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: DMS0530
• Pieces: 5
• 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: 4.8 lb (Kai)
• Country of origin: Knives handcrafted in Japan; honing steel and bamboo 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: Classic 8 in Chef's Knife; Classic 3.5 in Paring Knife; Classic 6 in Utility Knife; Classic 9 in Combination Honing Steel; 6-Slot Bamboo Slimline 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, 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.
• Slimline Bamboo Block: Narrow block with a spare knife slot and a shears slot. Knives made in Japan; honing steel and block made in China. Hand wash the knives; not dishwasher safe.