The Shun Premier collection is distinguished by hammered blades and walnut PakkaWood handles that evoke the artistry of traditional hand-forged knives. Handcrafted in Japan, the blades are thin and lightweight. This 12-piece set goes beyond the basics with a full complement of cutlery for the home chef, including specialized Japanese knives, a honing steel and sleek wooden storage block.

• Blades feature core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel.
• Striking hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) reduces drag when cutting and helps to quickly release food from blade.
• Walnut-finish PakkaWood handles offer two-position design, providing trigger grip for pull cuts and perfect balance point for pinch grip.
• Stainless-steel end caps embossed with Shun logo add stability, strength and wide weight distribution from end to end.

12-Piece Set includes:

• 4" paring knife
• 4 1/2" honesuki knife
• 5 1/2" santoku
• 6" ultimate utility knife
• 6" chef's knife
• 6 1/2" serrated utility knife
• 6 1/2" nakiri knife
• 8" chef's knife
• 9" bread knife
• Honing steel
• Kitchen shears
• 22-slot storage block
• Please note: Storage block is counted as an individual piece.