Description A generous gift for an avid cook, this 21-piece set is perfect for both novices and seasoned gourmets. It features the essential knives for creating a lifetime of delicious meals, including: 2.5" bird’s beak, 3.5" paring, 6" serrated utility, 6" chef’s, 7" hollow-ground santoku, 8" chef’s, 9" hollow-ground slicing, 7" vegetable cleaver, 3.5" vegetable, 6" boning/fillet and 8.25" offset bread knives as well as six steak knives, a carving fork, kitchen shears, a honing steel and a 22-slot bamboo block. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Shun Classic features tasteful, contemporary design with beautiful, Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony pakkawood handles. Behind each knife’s beauty is function: a razor-sharp blade offering precision performance. Shun Classic knives feature a core of proprietary VG-MAX super steel clad on both sides with 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel. The woodgrain pattern of the steel allows the blade to slide easily through food. The result is a knife that’s sharp, durable and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. Set includes: 2.5" bird’s beak 3.5" paring 6" serrated utility 6" chef’s 7" hollow-ground santoku 8" chef’s 9" hollow-ground slicing 7" vegetable cleaver 3.5" vegetable 6" boning/fillet 8.25" offset bread Six 5" steak knives Carving fork Kitchen shears Honing steel 22-slot bamboo block Click here to read more about this knife's construction. Free sharpening on all Shun cutlery for as long as you own it. Click for details Features 34-layer construction features a core of VG-MAX super steel with a Rockwell hardness of 61 for incredible durability and edge retention NSF-certified knives meet the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens Cutting edges are ground to a 16° angle on each side for a razor-sharp edge Perfectly balanced blades and comfortable handles offer precise control Specifications Manufacturer: KAI Corporation Material: High-carbon stainless steel, pakkawood, bamboo Warranty: Limited lifetime— click for warranty info Made in Japan