This set starts you off with the three most important knives for preparing your dishes: a general-purpose knife (the santoku), a paring knife, and a utility blade, plus a long slicer for presentation and slicing tasks (the bread knife slices roasts, hams, and turkeys just fine). Throw in a pair of kitchen shears, a steel for keeping your knives in working order, and a block to keep them safe, and you've got an incredible deal.Shun Classic knives are beautifully finished and constructed from only the finest materials: Stainless steel bolsters and buttcaps, Pakkawood resin handles, and VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel. The edge is hardened more than most knives, allowing for an extra sharp edge. The unique qualities of the steel keep the edge sharp without brittleness. The blade is clad with 16 layers of softer steel for durability, then etched to show the unique "damascus" finish. Shun Classic knives combine modern materials with classic design for truly masterful cutlery.This set contains the following items