Shun Classic 8 Piece Student Knife Set, 6 Knives, Combination Honing Steel, 8-Slot Knife Roll, VG-MAX, Ebony PakkaWood

The Shun Classic 8-Piece Student Set has the knives a culinary student uses every day, the 8 in Chef's, 3.5 in Paring and 6 in Utility Knife, plus the 6 in Boning and Fillet Knife, the 9 in Bread Knife and the 9 in Hollow Ground Slicing Knife.

The Classic Combination Honing Steel keeps the edges aligned between sharpenings, and the black Shun 8-slot knife roll, embroidered with the Shun logo, holds all six knives and the steel and folds up for carrying to class. Kai ships this set in a plain corrugated box, not black Shun gift packaging.

Set includes:

• Classic 8 in Chef's Knife (DM0706)
• Classic 3.5 in Paring Knife (DM0700)
• Classic 6 in Utility Knife (DM0701)
• Classic 6 in Boning and Fillet Knife (DM0743)
• Classic 9 in Bread Knife (DM0705)
• Classic 9 in Hollow Ground Slicing Knife (DM0720)
• Classic 9 in Combination Honing Steel (DM0790)
• Shun 8-Slot Knife Roll (black) (DM0880)

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: DMS0899
• Pieces: 8
• 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: 4.4 lb (Kai)
• Country of origin: Knives handcrafted in Japan; honing steel and knife roll made in China
• 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: 8 in Chef's Knife; 3.5 in Paring Knife; 6 in Utility Knife; 6 in Boning and Fillet Knife; 9 in Bread Knife; 9 in Hollow Ground Slicing Knife; 9 in Combination Honing Steel; Shun 8-Slot Knife Roll (black).
• 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.
• 8-Slot Knife Roll: Zippered roll with a shoulder strap. Ships in a plain corrugated box. Knives made in Japan; steel and roll made in China. Hand wash the knives; not dishwasher safe.