Product Description

Seamless stainless steel construction produces this stunning collection. Features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without it's rusting problems. Storage block is made from bamboo; an abundant, renewable resource.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #86897 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Shun
• Model: DM2003B
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 9.00" w x 17.00" l, 9.60 pounds

Features

• 8-inch chef's knife, 9-inch bread knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, sharpening steel, Taskmaster shears, 11-slot bamboo block
• VG-10 high-carbon stainless-steel blades with 16 layers of stainless alloy for Damascus look
• One-piece stainless steel bolster, tang, and end-cap
• Black laminated PakkaWood handle with D-shaped profile for comfortable grip
• lifetime warranty; made in Japan

Amazon.com Product Description
Shun Classic knives are made in Seki City Japan, where craftsmen have made samurai swords for centuries. This 7-piece set includes an 8-inch chef's knife, a 9-inch bread knife, a 3-1/2-inch paring knife and a 6-inch utility knife, plus a sharpening steel and a sturdy set of kitchen shears. All of the pieces fit into a handsome bamboo block, with 5 open slots for additional knives.

The blades of Shun classic knives are made from VG-10 steel, a durable alloy that has superb edge-holding properties. Sixteen additional layers of alloy are applied to each blade to create a beautiful Damascus look, without the danger of rust that can occur with traditional Damascus blades. The shape of the blades is designed to reduce sticking, resulting faster, safer cutting performance. A once-piece tang runs from a traditional offset bolster to a steel end-cap, and the dishwasher-safe PakkaWood handle has a D-shaped profile that fits the hand beautifully. Every knife in the Shun Classic line is covered by a lifetime warranty.

What’s in the Box
8-inch chef's knife, 9-inch bread knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, sharpening steel, Taskmaster shears, 11-Slot bamboo Block

Customer Reviews

High quality at a reasonable price
This set is wonderful in that it includes everything you really need in a cutlery set. Most of the commercial stamped sets include upwards of twenty knives, but you'll end up using five or six on a regular basis. The quality of these forged blades is stunning and the edges are razor sharp. With proper honing, using the steel included in the set, these blades will keep their edge for over a year of daily use. I would recommend finding a local bladesmith and having the edge sharpened professionally. It isn't expensive and will maximize performance.

The handle itself is comfortable and the balance feels natural. Although the manufacturer says that these are dishwasher safe, I would suggest immediate hand washing after use and complete drying before returning it to the block.