The Shun Classic 5-Piece Starter Block set includes three of the most essential Shun knives, plus the Shun Classic Combination Honing Steel and a beautiful 6-slot Slimline Block. You get the 8-in. Chef's Knife, the 3.5-in. Paring Knife, and the 6-in. Utility Knife. Regular honing with the included Shun Combination Honing Steel helps maintain your edge and prolongs the time between sharpenings. The Slimline Bamboo Block takes up less space on your countertop and offers easy-care performance. Even with all this, you have room to add another knife and a pair of kitchen shears to your collection.

• A beautiful starter set that supplies all the cutlery basics
• 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 ebony 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
• Knives are handcrafted in Japan
• Honing steel and bamboo block are made in China