Shun TDMS0900 Premier 9-Piece Gourmet Block Knife Set 9-Piece knife block set in the Premier Collection by Shun Set Includes 6 Shun Premier knives, Honing Steel, Kitchen Shears and 11-slot Bamboo Block Knives have a VG-10 Cutting Core; Damascus clad with 16 layers of SUS410/SUS431 stainless each side Layered damascus steel and-hammered finish(known as 'tsuchime') reduces drag when cutting; prevents foods from sticking to the knife blade Premium pakkawood handle nestles comfortably into the curves of the palm and allows for a variety of comfortable and secure grips