Shun Classic 2-Piece Starter Set (DMS0220)

The Shun Classic 2-Piece Starter Set brings together the two knives every kitchen needs, and it is the natural first step into the Shun Classic line. The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is the all-purpose workhorse for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and proteins, and the 3.5-inch Paring Knife handles the precision work of peeling, coring, and trimming in hand. Between them, they cover most daily prep. The set arrives in a presentation box suitable for storage or gift-giving, and because every Classic piece shares the same handle and finish, the collection can grow one knife at a time.

Features

• Two essential shapes: A full-size chef’s knife for board work and a compact paring knife for in-hand detail work, so nearly every everyday task has the right blade.
• 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.
• Hand-sharpened double-bevel edges: The fine, symmetrical edges serve left- and right-handed cooks equally well.
• D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles: The handles are comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and do not harbor bacteria.
• Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps both knives light and balanced.
• Gift box: The presentation box makes the set ready to give and doubles as storage.
• 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, so both knives can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever their edges need restoring.

Tasks It Handles Well

• Dicing onions, carrots, and celery
• Mincing herbs and garlic with a rocking cut
• Slicing boneless meats and fish
• Peeling and coring apples, pears, and tomatoes
• Trimming and segmenting fruit

Choosing Your Next Shun Classic Knife

The third knife should depend on how you eat. If you bake regularly, or simply enjoy a slice of sourdough with breakfast, the Shun Classic 9-inch Bread Knife is the best addition. If your diet includes meat and fish, the Shun Classic 6-inch Boning and Fillet Knife is the better one, and it typically pays for itself by allowing you to buy less expensive cuts that need a little more preparation. For a three-knife set from the start, the Shun Classic 3-Piece Starter Set adds the 6-inch Utility Knife.