Shun - Premier 8-Piece Professional Knife Block Set with Bamboo Block - Blonde

The Shun Premier Blonde 8-Piece Professional Block Set covers nearly every cutting job with six Premier Blonde knives: the 4 in Paring, 5.5 in Santoku, 6.5 in Utility, 8 in Chef's, 9 in Bread and 9.5 in Slicing Knife, plus the Shun 9 in Combination Honing Steel. Everything fits in an 11-slot bamboo block with four open slots, one of them sized for kitchen shears. The stainless honing steel has smooth and micro-ribbed sides and a built-in angle guide. Each knife has a VG-MAX stainless steel core clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus (34 per side), an edge hand-sharpened to 16 degrees per side and a hammered tsuchime finish that helps food release. The contoured blonde PakkaWood handles are resin-impregnated hardwood that resists moisture, with an embossed end cap with brass trim. Set includes: Premier Blonde 4 in Paring Knife; Premier Blonde 5.5 in Santoku; Premier Blonde 6.5 in Utility Knife; Premier Blonde 8 in Chef's Knife; Premier Blonde 9 in Bread Knife; Premier Blonde 9.5 in Slicing Knife; Shun 9 in Combination Honing Steel; 11-Slot Bamboo Block. Knives handcrafted in Seki City, Japan; 11-Slot Bamboo Block made in China; Shun 9 in Combination Honing Steel made in China. Hand wash the knives and dry them right away; they are not dishwasher safe. Knives carry Kai's limited lifetime warranty.