Shun Classic Blonde 5 Piece Starter Block Knife Set DMS0540W

The Shun Classic Blonde 5-Piece Starter set brings the beauty and performance of Shun Classic to your kitchen in a new lighter, brighter look. It includes three of the most essential Shun knives, plus the Shun Classic Blonde Combination Honing Steel and a beautiful 6-slot Slimline Block. You'll get the 8-in. Chef's Knife, the 3.5-in. Paring Knife, and the 6-in. Utility Knife. The attractive Slimline bamboo block takes up less space on your countertop and you'll appreciate its easy-care performance, too.

Set Includes:

Chef's 8" Knife

This is every cook's must-have knife. The Shun Classic Blonde 8-in. Chef's Knife is an all-purpose knife ideal for a full range of cutting tasks. This new blonde-handled version of our Classic Chef's knife features an 8-inch blade ideal for preparing fruits, vegetables, and proteins. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is exceptionally handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, this chef's knife can be gently "rocked" through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Shun Classic Blonde's thin, sharp blades makes it lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European-style chef's knives. 

Utility 6" Knife

The Shun Classic Blonde Utility Knife is multipurpose and very, very handy. The utility knife has a narrow, straight blade that's perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed. Trimming green beans, cutting cauliflower florets, cutting sandwiches in half—all are tasks well suited to the Shun Classic Blonde 6-inch Utility Knife. Its very slightly curved belly enables it to do moderate rocking cuts. It's nimble enough to peel an onion in hand, then slice it up in short order. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.

Paring 3.5" Knife

The Shun Classic Blonde Utility Knife is multipurpose and very, very handy. The utility knife has a narrow, The Shun Classic Blonde 3.5-inch Paring Knife is the second of the most essential kitchen knives every cook should have on hand. After a chef's knife, you need a paring knife. It's perfect for any paring task, from hulling strawberries to peeling an apple. It also handles jobs such as chopping small foods, like garlic cloves or ginger, against a cutting board. The three-inch blade is the perfect length for most jobs and the new light blonde-colored handles offer beauty, comfort, and control. 

Features:

KNIVES

• Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16° edge
• 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade
• D-shaped blonde PakkaWood® handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won't harbor bacteria
• Full composite tang for light weight and perfect balance
• Handcrafted in Japan  

HONING STEEL

• Built-in angle guide makes precision honing easy
• Two honing surfaces: smooth for everyday honing; micro-ribbed for weekly care
• Stainless steel
• Handle: PakkaWood®
• Rod length: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
• Made in China

BAMBOO BLOCK

• Beautiful, sustainable bamboo construction
• Accommodates up to 6 pieces of kitchen cutlery, large and small
• Includes slots for honing steel and kitchen shears
• Made in China

Specifications:

• Set includes 8-in. Chef's Knife, 3.5-in. Paring Knife, 6-in. Utility Knife, 6-slot Slimline Block & Combination Honing Steel
• Blade Steel VG–MAX
• Blade Steel Layers 69 layer Damascus
• Blade Edge Non-Serrated
• Handle Material Blonde color PakkaWood®