The Shun Premier Grey Slimline Knife Block Set gets you started right with the three most-needed kitchen knives. Includes a Shun Premier Grey 8" Chef's Knife, 6.5" Utility Knife and 4" Paring Knife. There's also a 9" Combination Honing Steel with Satin Stainless Steel Handle to help maintain your edge. Everything fits in the 6 Slot Slimline Bamboo Knife Block, designed to take up less space on your countertop. There's also room to expand your set with one additional knife and a handy pair of kitchen shears sold separately.

The Shun Premier Grey line calls to mind as the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX "super steel" to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed, similar to samurai swords using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The grey PakkaWood handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty.