Shun Premier 7pc Knife Block Set

The Shun Premier 7-piece Knife Block Set includes the 20cm chef's knife for all-round kitchen work like mincing garlic and chopping vegetables, a paring knife for small-scale tasks like trimming and peeling, and a utility knife for sandwiches and other sundries. Also included is a santoku knife - the ultimate all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, as well as kitchen shears for snipping herbs or opening packages, a honing steel, and a hardwood knife block to protect and store all the cutlery.

Attractively packaged in a special gift box, this set makes an unforgettable gift for newlyweds, budding chefs, or anyone who appreciates kitchen tools as beautiful as they are functional and long-lasting.

The Shun Premier 7-piece Knife Block Set is part of the beautiful Shun Premier line, which calls to mind the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX steel to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade, where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed - similar to the hamon formed when samurai swords are tempered using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty.