The Shun Cutlery Premier 8-Piece Essential Block set is the perfect way to start off your kitchen cutlery collection. It includes the Premier 8-inch Chef's Knife, 4-inch Paring Knife, 6.5-inch Utility Knife, 9-inch Bread Knife, 5.5-inch Santoku Knife, 9.5-inch Slicing Knife, Combination Honing Steel, and the 11-Slot Bamboo Knife block. Premier knives feature Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core with 68 layers of Damascus cladding and a hammered TSUCHIME finish. The razor-sharp, 16-degree blade is wear- and corrosion-resistant and holds a fine edge. The contoured, walnut-finished Pakkawood handle is beautiful, moisture-resistant, and comfortable to use. The knife block is made from durable, sustainable bamboo that's easy to care for. It holds everything in this set with additional slots for you to expand your collection. In Japan, the blade is more than a tool – it's a tradition. Housed in Seki City, the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry, Shun Fine Cutlery is dedicated to maintaining this ancient tradition. Each knife is handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty. We also leverage modern, premium materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide Shun quality to millions of professional chefs and avid home cooks throughout the world.