Shun Classic 10-Piece Knife Block Set, Handcrafted Japanese Cutlery with VG-MAX Steel and 68-Layer Damascus Cladding, Includes 3.5 Inch Paring, 4.5 Inch Multi-Prep, 5 Inch Nakiri, 6 Inch Utility, 7 Inch Santoku, 8 Inch Chef’s, and 9 Inch Slicing Knives, Shears, Honing Steel, and Bamboo Block, Pakkawood Handles

The Shun Classic 10-Piece Block Set is a complete, heirloom-quality foundation for any kitchen — the kind of cutlery that turns everyday prep into a pleasure. Each blade is handcrafted in Seki, Japan, around a proprietary VG-MAX cutting core wrapped in 68 layers of gleaming Damascus steel, then hand-sharpened to a razor-fine 16-degree edge. From the nimble paring knife to the workhorse chef’s knife, the set covers virtually every task, and the flowing Damascus pattern makes each piece as beautiful as it is functional. Part of the pioneering Classic Series — the first Japanese cutlery line introduced to the United States — it pairs centuries of tradition with modern precision.

Key features:

• 🔪 Complete 10-piece set includes seven essential knives (paring, multi-prep, nakiri, utility, santoku, chef’s, and slicing) plus kitchen shears, a combination honing steel, and a 13-slot angled bamboo block
• ⚔️ VG-MAX cutting core with 68 layers of Damascus cladding delivers a razor-sharp, hand-sharpened 16-degree edge that resists stains and helps food release cleanly
• 🇯🇵 Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, as part of the celebrated Classic Series, the original Japanese cutlery line was brought to the United States
• ✋ D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable, secure, and moisture-resistant, suiting both right- and left-handed cooks
• 🍗 Task-ready versatility handles everything from breaking down poultry and carving roasts to mincing herbs and precision-slicing vegetables
• 🧼 Built to last a lifetime with simple hand washing, and backed by Shun’s free sharpening and honing support

A genuine investment in your kitchen, this set rewards proper care with decades of precise, effortless cutting — hone weekly, hand wash and dry immediately, and cut on a soft wood board to protect the edge. The handsome bamboo block keeps everything organized and within reach on the counter, while the craftsmanship and presentation make it a standout wedding, housewarming, or milestone gift for the serious home cook. Simply put, it’s cutlery you’ll pass down.

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