<p>The Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hand-hammered blades and walnut-colored PakkaWood handles that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Hand-crafted in Japan, the blades are thin and lightweight. This starter set equips you with three essential knives for everyday cooking.</p> <ul> <li>Set includes 4" paring knife, 6 1/2" utility knife and 8" chef's knife.</li> <li>Blades feature a core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.<br> </li> <li>The striking hand-hammered finish (<i>tsuchime</i> in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps to quickly release food from the blade.</li> <li>Walnut-finish PakkaWood handles have a two-position design, providing a trigger grip for pull cuts and the perfect balance point for a pinch grip.</li> <li>Stainless-steel end caps embossed with the Shun logo add stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.</li> </ul>