The Shun Classic 5 Piece Block Set is among the best collections you could hope to begin with, and it's an especially great value when priced anywhere under $400. Shun's Classic Line fuses the uncompromising performance of premium carbon steel with the resiliance and practical ease of high-carbon stainless steel. The result, simply put, is a masterpiece. Shun Classic knives are perfect for pros and serious home cooks who want next-level performance, without the added maintenance of full carbon steel cutlery.
This starter set comes with the most important pieces- the ones you should invest in and use for a lifetime. Knives include the 8" Chef's Knife, 3.5" Paring Knife and 6" Utility Knife. This versatile trio can handle a very wide variety of prep, and together make a very competent core set that can be added to over time. The set also includes Shun's Combination Honing Steel (one of the best and most user-friendly steels on the market) to keep your edges keen. Of course, you can also take advantage of to restore the factory edge when needed.
And lastly, the space-saving bamboo SlimLine storage block that easily finds room on any countertop. This branded block will hold all three knives and steel, plus it has an extra slot for a future knife (perhaps a bread knife or santoku?) and a slot that will accommodate most brands of kitchen shears. The Shun Classic 5 Piece Block Set is forged in Japan and backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
Features of the Shun Classic 5 Piece Block Set include:
- The perfect starter set of premium Shun Knives in a space-saving SlimLine storage block
- Includes 8" Chef's Knife, 3.5" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Knife, Combination Honing Steel and 6-slot Slimline Block
- VG-MAX carbon steel cutting core, clad with 34 layers of high-carbon steel on each side
- Fully-forged, Damascus-type knife with exceptional balance and durability
- 61° Rockwell hardness rating- excellent edge retention
- Stainless steel bolster and end cap
- D-shaped PakkaWood handle
- Hand wash and dry immediately
- Made in Japan
- Manufacturer's free resharpening service (owner must pay shipping)
- Manufacturer's lifetime limited warranty