The 2 Piece Shun Classic Build-A-Block Set with bonus Combination Honing Steel is the perfect starter set for the novice or professional. This set includes a Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, 11-Slot Bamboo Block and Classic Combination Honing Steel. The 8-inch Chef’s Knife will assist you with many prep jobs around the kitchen, while the combination honing steel keeps blades sharp between professional sharpening and features one side for honing, another for polishing. The 11-Slot Knife Block allows room to grow your Shun knife collection. Shun Classic knife blades are made with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core with 69-layer construction and feature a razor-sharp 16 degree cutting angle on each side. The ebony D-Shape PakkaWood handles have that sleek, sophisticated look that makes these knives feel more like art, than instrument, and are specifically designed for premium applications. The specially shaped handles rest perfectly in the curve of the fingers, for a more secure grip while handles remain moisture resistant. The bolster is ground out more on the right side for proper finger placement, as well as balancing the knives perfectly. Precision blades and handle engineering mean long-lasting use and comfort-no matter how large or small you kitchen prep may be. Hand crafted in Seki City Japan, our Shun Classics are forged in the tradition of samurai sword making. These heirloom quality knives will be a prized treasure you'll want to pass down to family for generations.