Shun Premier 3 Piece Build a Block Set

Overview

The Shun Premier 3-Piece Build-a-Set is the perfect inspiration for the cook who wants to build his or her own set of Shuns. You get the 6-slot Bamboo Block plus the Premier 8-in. Chef's Knife, PLUS a bonus honing steel. The Chef's Knife is the one kitchen knife you can't do without, so we've included it with this starter set. But then you have open slots to fill with the Shun Premier knives that you most want and need for your own personal style of cooking. Made of durable, lightweight, and very renewable bamboo, this bamboo block will look beautiful on your kitchen counter. You'll also appreciate its easy-care performance. Since bamboo absorbs very little moisture, it doesn't shrink or swell like other hardwoods, making it ideal for kitchen accessories. The Shun Premier 3-Piece Build-a-Block Set also makes a wonderful gift and, as you fill the slots over time, will ensure that gift-giving is easy for years to come. Handcrafted in Japan. Lifetime Warranty. Shun item number TDMS2200K.

Shun TDMS2200K Set Includes:

• 8" Chef's Knife
• Honing Steel
• 6-slot Bamboo Block

Shun Technology Highlights

• VG-MAX stainless steel cutting core with 34 layers on each side (69 in total) of Damascus cladding. Requires minimal care to avoid corrosion. Razor-sharp blade and phenomenal edge retention.
• 16å¡ Angle: Blade is sharpened to 16å¡. Ensures food is cut properly and precisely; no torn or bruised food so ingredients retain the same flavor and freshness.
• PakkaWood Handles: Resin-impregnated natural hardwood; waterproof, durable, comfortable; won't harbor bacteria.
• Awards: Blade Magazine's Blade Show Kitchen Knife of the Year winner (2003 - Classic 8" Santoku, 2005 - Ken Onion 8" Chef's, 2006 - Elite 10" Chef's, 2007 - Kaji, 2008 - Shun Classic Line, 2010 Premier Line, 2011 - Fuji Line). Shun has won many more industry awards for beauty, performance, and innovation.
• Complimentary lifetime sharpening service (you ship, they sharpen)
• Designers: Ken Onion, Alton Brown
• NSF Certified
• Lifetime warranty

Shun Premier Series Features

In case you didn't know that Shun uses handcrafted techniques in homage of their ancestors, the remarkable Premier Series screams it. Every one of these double-beveled knives has a powerful VG-10 core and is then clad with 16 layers on each side of softer steel (SUS410/SUS431) which is folded, welded, ground, and then polished. This form of Kasumi style knife making, similar to pattern Damascus, is also featured in the Classic and Ken Onion Series. What really brings out the handcrafted nature of this line is the hand-hammered tsuchime finish which actually serves a purpose, other than looking awesome. They act as little hollow-ground cavities, creating tiny air pockets that prevent food from sticking and allows for proper and precise cuts. You'll also notice a wavy line near the edge called a harmon where the core and clad meet, similar to post-tempered samurai swords. Yeah, that's right. Samurai Swords.

About Shun

Shun in Japanese actually translates to "at the peak of perfection," and no words could better describe this outstanding company. Renowned for their traditional knife making style and aesthetic design, the highly skilled artisans at the Kai Corporation (the parent company of "Shoon") have been making blades of the highest quality in homage of the legendary sword smiths of Seki, Japan for over 100 years. Each and every knife is handmade, from beginning to end, requiring at least 100 meticulous steps along the way. It is out of this respect and admiration towards their ancestors, coupled with advanced technology and materials, that Shun produces basically pieces of art that also happen to be razor-sharp knives.