Shun Classic Blonde 5 Pc Starter Block Set
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.
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
TECH SPECSBlade Steel VG–MAX Blade Steel Layers 69
- Blade Steel VG–MAX
- Blade Steel Layers 69 layer Damascus
- Blade Edge Non-Serrated
- Handle Material Blonde color PakkaWood®
ABOUT SHUN LINE
The Shun Classic Blonde series features our 69-layer Damascus-clad blades and PakkaWood handles in a light, beautiful natural wood tone. They are ultra-sharp, durable, beautifully balanced, and simply magnificent to behold.