<p>The Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hammered blades and walnut PakkaWood handles that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Handcrafted in Japan, the blades are thin and lightweight. This 12-piece set goes beyond the basics with a full complement of cutlery for the home chef, including specialized Japanese knives, a honing steel and sleek wooden storage block.</p> <ul> <li>Blades feature core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.</li> <li>Striking hammered finish (<i>tsuchime </i>in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps to quickly release food from blade.</li> <li>Walnut-finish PakkaWood handles offer two-position design, providing trigger grip for pull cuts and perfect balance point for pinch grip.</li> <li>Stainless-steel end caps embossed with Shun logo add stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.</li> </ul> <h3>12-Piece Set includes:</h3> <ul> <li>4" paring knife</li> <li>4 1/2" honesuki knife</li> <li>5 1/2" santoku</li> <li>6" ultimate utility knife</li> <li>6" chef's knife</li> <li>6 1/2" serrated utility knife</li> <li>6 1/2" nakiri knife</li> <li>8" chef's knife</li> <li>9" bread knife</li> <li>Honing steel</li> <li>Kitchen shears</li> <li>22-slot storage block</li> <li>Please note: Storage block is counted as an individual piece.</li> </ul>