Knives

The Shun Classic 5-Piece Starter Block Set supplies the cutlery basics in one compact package. It includes three of the most essential Shun Classic knives: the 8-inch Chef’s Knife for slicing, dicing, and chopping; the 6-inch Utility Knife for the in-between tasks; and the 3.5-inch Paring Knife for peeling, coring, and trimming. A combination honing steel keeps the edges aligned and extends the time between sharpenings, and a 6-slot slimline bamboo block stores everything in less counter space than a traditional block. Even with all five pieces in place, the block leaves room for one more knife and a pair of kitchen shears.
FeaturesThree essential knives: A chef’s knife, a utility knife, and a paring knife cover board work, mid-sized trimming, and in-hand detail.Combination honing steel: Regular honing maintains the edge and prolongs the time between sharpenings.Slimline bamboo block: The narrow profile saves counter space, and bamboo offers easy-care performance.Room to grow: Open slots accommodate one more knife and kitchen shears.VG-MAX cutting cores: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge through extended prep.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports each core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles: The handles are comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and do not harbor bacteria.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening for every knife in the set.
Tasks It Handles WellEveryday dicing, slicing, and mincingTrimming vegetables and slicing sandwichesPeeling, coring, and trimming fruitKeeping edges aligned between sharpenings
Choosing a Shun Classic SetFor the same three knives without the block and steel, the Shun Classic 3-Piece Starter Set arrives in a presentation box. To keep the counter clear, the Shun Classic 5-Piece In-Drawer Set adds the 9-inch Bread Knife and stores four knives in a beechwood drawer tray. For a larger collection, the Shun Classic 7-Piece Essential Block Set adds the bread knife and herb shears. Learn More

The Shun Classic 5-Piece In-Drawer Set is for cooks who want a complete set of essential knives without giving up counter space. It includes four Shun Classic knives: the 3.5-inch Paring Knife for detail work, the 6-inch Utility Knife for mid-sized prep, the 8-inch Chef’s Knife for everyday chopping, and the 9-inch Bread Knife, whose wide serrations slice crusty loaves cleanly. All four rest in a space-saving 7-slot beechwood tray that fits inside a drawer, keeping the edges protected and the knives within easy reach, with three open slots to grow your collection.
FeaturesFour essential knives: Paring, utility, chef’s, and bread knives cover delicate prep through slicing crusty bread.In-drawer storage: The beechwood tray keeps counters clear and keeps each edge from knocking against other utensils in the drawer.Room to grow: Seven slots hold the four included knives with three open for future additions.VG-MAX cutting cores: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports each core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles: The handles are comfortable in either hand, durable, and do not harbor bacteria.Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps every knife light and balanced.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun Classic knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening for every knife in the set.
Tasks It Handles WellDicing, mincing, and slicing with the chef’s knifeTrimming vegetables and slicing sandwiches with the utility knifePeeling, coring, and trimming with the paring knifeSlicing crusty loaves, bagels, and soft sandwich bread
Choosing a Shun Classic SetFor counter storage instead, the Shun Classic 7-Piece Essential Block Set holds the same four knives in a bamboo block and adds herb shears and a combination honing steel. A honing steel is not included with this set; the Shun Classic 9-inch Combi Honing Rod keeps the plain edges aligned between sharpenings. Learn More