*Make sure every kitchen task is covered with the Shun Classic 7-Piece Essential Block Set. This 11-slot bamboo block comes with the Shun Classic 3.5-inch Paring Knife, 6-inch Utility Knife, 8-inch Chef's Knife, and 9-inch Bread Knife. The Shun Combination Honing Steel and a set of herb shears are also included. Extra slots allow for expansion of your collection. * The paring knife is an essential tool to handle smaller cutting tasks, such as peeling, coring, and pitting. The utility knife has a narrow, straight blade and sharp tip to handle detail work, along with slicing and chopping. The chef's knife is an all-purpose knife that can mince herbs, dice vegetables, and slice through thick rinds and large cuts of meat. The bread knife slices through crust without compressing the loaf. The honing steel realigns knife blades between sharpenings. Use the herb shears for snipping fresh herbs. The block protects knife blades while safely storing cutlery, and the extra slots allow for expansion of your collection. * The high performance Damascus-clad blade is made from a VG-MAX steel core with 34 layers of steel on each side. The distinctive wavy pattern is formed as the blade is ground and bead-blasted from the spine to the razor-sharp edge, hand-sharpened to a 16-degree cutting angle. VG-MAX stainless steel is proprietary to Shun. It includes a higher percentage of carbon for greater strength and durability. This alloy combines multiple other metals, including chromium, cobalt, vanadium, molybdenum and tungsten, to further improve wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and strength. Shun Classic knife blades are stronger, more durable, and stay sharper longer. The ebony PakkaWood handle is made from genuine hardwood and resin. The addition of resin makes the wood moisture-resistant, strong, and durable. The D-shape of the handle is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. * The Shun Classic collection offers a wide assortment of traditional and modern blade shapes, making these knives a perfect fit for any kitchen. Each knife in the Shun Classic collection boasts all of the essential features that make Shun a top choice of professional chefs. * What's in the box: 11-slot bamboo block, 3.5-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, 8-inch chef's knife, and 9-inch bread knife, honing steel, and herb shears * Damascus-clad VG-MAX steel blade for strength and durability * Hand-sharpened 16-degree cutting angle for a razor-sharp edge * Ebony PakkaWood handle, with D-shape for comfortable fit * Full-tang construction offers balance and strength * Hand wash and dry immediately after use * Made in Japan