Shun Classic Knife Block

The set includes five essential knives: a chef's knife, a paring knife, a utility knife, a bread knife, and a santoku knife. These are complemented by a combination honing steel and the 8-slot birch storage block.

Yes, while the handles feature a traditional Japanese D-shape, they are designed to be comfortable and ergonomic for both left- and right-handed cooks.

Yes, the birch block features eight slots but only comes with six items, leaving you two extra slots to accommodate future additions to your collection.

The VG-MAX steel is a high-performance, proprietary formula that allows the blades to be sharpened to a very fine edge while maintaining excellent durability and edge retention over time.

The set includes a combination honing steel with both smooth and micro-ribbed surfaces. Regular use of this steel will help realign the blade edge between sharpenings to keep your knives performing at their best.

No, the 68 layers of Damascus stainless steel cladding serve a functional purpose by providing structural strength to the blade and helping to reduce friction, which assists with food release during cutting.