Shun Classic Set includes 3.5" Paring Knife, 5" Hollow Edge Nakiri Knife, 6" Gokujo Boning/Fillet Knife, 6" Ultimate Utility Knife, 7" Santoku Knife, 8" Chef's Knife, 9" Bread Knife, 9" Hollow Edge Slicing Knife, Four 5" Steak Knives, 9" Combination Honing Steel, Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears & 17 Slot Angled Walnut Knife Block Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core with 34-layers (each side) and stainless Damascus cladding Rockwell Hardness: 60-61; hand-sharpened Japanese double-bevel blade angle 16° (each side) D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle is strong, durable and resists moisture Assembled Knife Block Set: Length: 14", Width: 5.5", Height: 14.5" Handcrafted in Seki, Japan; hand wash with gentle dish soap and dry immediately The Shun Classic line of chef's knives features beautiful Damascus-clad blades with D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. The razor-sharp blades offer top performance. Shun's proprietary high-performance VG-MAX steel provides incredible edge retention. Blades are handcrafted of durable clad with Damascus stainless steel, ground and bead-blasted creating a flowing pattern of the layered steel. The result is a line of knives that are sharp, durable, and corrosion resistant, as well as beautiful to hold. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.