<p>The Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hammered <i>tsuchime</i> blades and walnut-hued PakkaWood handles that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Handcrafted in Japan, the razor-sharp blades are expertly sharpened for superior performance and agile handling. This 10-piece set includes seven essential knives, a honing steel, kitchen shears and a sleek bamboo storage block.</p> <ul> <li>Blades feature core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 micro-thin layers of stainless steel.</li> <li>Striking hammered finish (<i>tsuchime</i> in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps 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><b>10-piece set includes:</b></h3> <ul> <li>4" paring knife</li> <li>6" boning/fillet knife</li> <li>6" utility knife</li> <li>6 1/2" serrated utility knife</li> <li>7" santoku knife</li> <li>8" chef's knife</li> <li>9" bread knife</li> <li>Honing steel</li> <li>Kitchen shears</li> <li>11-slot bamboo block</li> <li>Please note:<b> </b>Storage block is counted as an individual piece.</li> </ul>