<p>The Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hammered blades and walnut-colored PakkaWood handles that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Handcrafted in Japan, the blades are thin and lightweight. This professional-quality set comes complete with six essential knives plus a honing steel and bamboo block for maintenance and storage.</p> <ul> <li>Blades feature a 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 quickly release food from blade.</li> <li>Walnut-finish PakkaWood handles have 2-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> <h3>8-Piece Set includes:</h3> <ul> <li>4" paring knife</li> <li>5 1/2" santoku knife</li> <li>6 1/2" utility knife</li> <li>8" chef's knife</li> <li>9" bread knife</li> <li>9 1/2" slicing knife</li> <li>Combination honing steel</li> <li>11-slot bamboo block</li> <li>Please note: Storage block is counted as an individual piece.</li> </ul>