Shun Classic 10 Piece Chef's Block Knife Set

You know your way around a kitchen, whether as an avid home cook or in the professional world. So it's time to get the block set that matches your expert needs: the Shun Classic 10-Piece Chef's Block Set. Of course you get the essential kitchen knives every cook needs, but the knives in this deluxe set go beyond just the basics. For example, this set includes an 8-in. Chef's Knife. But instead of our standard model, this is the 8-in. Hollow-Ground Chef's Knife. The hollow-ground indentations along the blade create small air pockets so food releases more easily. There's also our 6-in. Chef's Knife for added cutting versatility. The Chef's Block Set also includes two utility knives, one is our 6-in. Serrated Utility, the other is our unique Ultimate Utility Knife. The Ultimate Utility has a wide blade and a rounded tip for spreading, plus a low-frequency serrated edge that's perfect for working with foods that have tough exteriors and soft interiors—like tomatoes or crusty bread. You also get the Shun Classic Paring Knife and the 9-in. Bread Knife. The Slicing Knife is also features hollow-ground indentations for extra-easy, extra-perfect slicing. The Shun Classic Boning/Fillet Knife makes it easy to work with meats, poultry, and fish. To round out this beautiful set, Shun includes our elegant Shun Kitchen Shears, the Shun Honing Steel to help maintain your Shun-sharp edges, and our large 22-Slot Bamboo Block...so you collection can continue to expand.

The Shun Classic line features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives' beauty is function: razor-sharp blades offering top performance. Shun's proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task.

This chef-ready set provides the right cutlery for professional-level cooking, even at home

Set includes:

  • 3.5-in. Paring Knife
  • 6-in.Utility Knife
  • 8-in. Chef's Knife
  • 5.5-in. Santoku
  • 6-in. Boning/Fillet
  • 9-in. Offset Bread Knife
  • 9-in. Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife
  • Kitchen Shears
  • Combination Honing Steel (made in China)
  • Bamboo Block (made in China)
3.5-in. Paring Knife

The Shun Classic Paring Knife is a must-have for every kitchen. In a way, you can think of it as the mini version of the chef's knife because, like the chef's knife, the paring knife is quite versatile. The paring knife gets its name from its main function—removing or “paring” away things like peels or pits from fruits and vegetables. It’s ideal for peeling, coring, trimming, decorating, and other detail work. Its small size gives you complete control over the tip and edge of the blade. Generally, you'll use this knife in your hand rather than against a cutting board, though paring knives can also be used for chopping small foods, such as garlic cloves or ginger.

6-in. Utility Knife

In size, the Shun Classic 6-in. Utility Knife is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, but its blade is narrower and straighter. It's perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed, such as trimming broccoli, green beans, or other smaller vegetables. Some cooks like to use it in their hand, too—almost like a large paring knife. Others like its smaller size as an alternative to the chef’s knife. Its very slightly curved belly enables it to do moderate rocking cuts. It’s nimble enough to peel an onion in hand, then slice it up in short order. Utility knives are sometimes called sandwich knives because they work well on almost everything that goes into a sandwich—from thin-skinned vegetables such as tomatoes, to meats and cheeses.

8-in. Chef's Knife

The Shun Classic 8-in. Chef's Knife is part of the Shun Classic line of tasteful and contemporary cutlery. The Shun Classic line features beautiful Damascus-clad blades and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives' beauty is function: razor-sharp blades offering top performance. Shun's proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel, which provides incredible edge retention, is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then ground and bead-blasted, revealing the flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to behold. The Shun Classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task.

5.5-in. Santoku

Stocking your kitchen is all about getting the tools that work best for you. May we suggest you try the Shun Classic 5.5-in. Santoku? In size, it's between our small and full-sized santoku. This in-between weight and size make it perfect for medium-sized kitchen tasks, from slicing carrots and shallots to mincing herbs to cutting chocolate or butter. Cooks with smaller hands or those who simply prefer a smaller, lighter knife may find that this smaller santoku becomes a top go-to knife. Some cooks have told us they use it in place of a paring knife for some tasks or love it for cutting up fruit for breakfast.

6-in. Boning/Fillet

The Shun Classic 6-in. Boning/Fillet is adept at these two key kitchen chores. For boning, the narrow, sharp, curved blade gets in close to the bone, making it easy to separate meat from bone. Even fibrous tissue is no match for Shun's extremely sharp edge. It’s perfect for trimming the silver skin from a tenderloin or roast or even making your own cutlets. The narrow blade reduces the drag as you cut against the meat, so cutting is fast and easy. When it comes to filleting fish, the blade's six-inch length is just right to glide through the body of the fish, quickly removing bones and skin. The D-shaped handle provides a secure grip for excellent control.

9-in. Offset Bread Knife

Have you ever found yourself hovering over the edge of the cutting board so that you don't knock your knuckles on the board as you reach the bottom of the stroke? The Shun Offset Bread Knife solves the problem.

The offset handle position creates additional knuckle clearance and perfectly positions your hand for a more powerful—and thus, easier—cut. The scalloped serrations will slice neatly into your loaf without skidding; no matter how crusty it is. You'll also enjoy the way the knife glides through bread without shredding and with fewer crumbs.The Shun Classic Offset Bread knife works equally well on tender desserts such as angel food cake, enabling you to create beautiful, tear-free slices.

9-in. Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife

The Shun Classic 9-in. Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife's long, narrow blade allows you to make a cleaner cut, which helps keep more of the juices—and thus more of the flavor—trapped in the meat. The longer blade lets you make precise slices with a single stroke, while the narrower profile and hollow-ground indentations help the blade glide through the meat with even less friction. Producing thin, beautiful, even slices of meat isn’t hard—when your have the right knife. The Shun Classic Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife is the right knife.

Combination Honing Steel

With each use of your knife, the razor-sharp edge naturally bends over just a tiny bit. The edge is still sharp, but the sharpest part isn’t making contact with the food. The answer is honing with the Shun Classic Combination Honing Steel. It gently realigns the edge of the blade, prolonging the knife's sharpness. The Shun Classic Combination Honing Steel has two surfaces: a smooth one for day-to-day honing, and a micro-ribbed one for weekly honing. 

While fine European knives can require honing after each use, Shun's harder steel means you can hone just once a week or so, depending on your level of use. To make honing to the correct 16° Shun angle easier, the Shun Classic Combination Honing Steel has a built-in 16° angle on the handle. The premium PakkaWood handle provides a secure grip and matches the handles of the rest of the beautiful Shun Classic line.

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Bamboo Block

The Shun 22-Slot Bamboo Block is big enough to display a large Shun collection beautifully on your countertop. This handsome block includes slots for your honing steel, kitchen shears, and can even hold up to six steak knives. Everything stays within easy reach when you keep this block in your kitchen. This attractive block is made of easy-to-clean, stain resistant bamboo. Durable bamboo is harder than maple, lighter than oak, and is one of the world's most renewable resources. Grown without chemicals or pesticides, bamboo matures rapidly and needs little water. It is ideal for kitchen accessories because it absorbs very little moisture and so doesn't shrink or swell like other hardwoods. To keep it clean, just wipe with a damp cloth. The natural hardness of bamboo means it resists knife marks and retains its handsome appearance even under consistent use.

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