The Shun Classic 2-Piece Starter Set includes the two essential knives every kitchen needs: Classic 8″ Chef’s Knife The all-purpose workhorse for slicing, dicing, and chopping. Classic 3.5″ Paring Knife Ideal for precision tasks like peeling, coring, and trimming. Presented in a refined box, this set is ideal for storage or gift-givingan elegant introduction to Shun’s legendary craftsmanship. Beautiful set includes the must-have knives to start your Shun collection. Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core is wear and corrosion resistant, strong, and very fine-grained to enable a razor-sharp, long-lasting 16 edge each side. 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding each side (68 total); support the core, add stain resistance, and help food release from the blade. D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handles are comfortable for both left- and right-handed users; durable, beautiful, and won’t harbor bacteria. Full composite tang for lightweight precision and perfect balance. Handcrafted in Japan. Features + Details: Use – Peeling & Paring, Slicing, Cheese & Charcuterie, BBQ, Vegetable & Fruit. Status – NEW. Blade Shape – Chef, Paring. Country of Origin – Japan. Warranty – Limited Lifetime Warranty. Specifications: Blade Steel – VGMAX. Blade Steel Layers – 69 layer Damascus. Handle Material – Ebony color Pakkawood. – DMS0220 – 0 – B143-2