<p>Crafted in Japan, the Shun Premier Blonde collection is distinguished by hammered blades that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Each one features a blonde-hued PakkaWood® handle that imparts a modern look. This essential set includes eight essential knives, four steak knives, a honing steel, Kai multipurpose shears and a rubberwood storage block.</p> <ul> <li>Blade features core of exceptionally 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) of blade reduces drag when cutting and helps quickly release food.</li> <li>Blonde-finished PakkaWood handles have two-position design, providing trigger grip for pull cuts and perfect balance point for pinch grip.</li> <li>Stainless-steel endcap embossed with Shun logo enhances stability, strength and weight distribution.</li> </ul> <h3>Set includes:</h3> <ul> <li>4" paring knife</li> <li>5 1/2" nakiri</li> <li>5" steak knife</li> <li>6 1/2" master utility knife</li> <li>6 1/2" serrated utility knife</li> <li>7" santoku</li> <li>8" chef's knife</li> <li>9" serrated bread knife</li> <li>Four 5" steak knives</li> <li>Honing steel</li> <li>Kai multipurpose shears</li> <li>22-slot storage block</li> <li>Please note: Storage block is counted as individual piece.</li> </ul>