Shun TDMS284 Premier 2-Piece Knife Set Premium PakkaWood handle nestles comfortably into the curves of the palm and allows for a variety of comfortable and secure grips Hand-hammered finish (known as 'Tsuchime' in Japanese) reduces knife drag and keepsfoods from sticking to the knife blade Blades feature Damascas clad with 34 layers stainless steel each side; VG-MAX cutting core for edge retention Handcrafted knives; the Santoku slices, dices and minces, while the paring knife is perfect for coring fruits and garnishing vegetables 2-Piece Premier Knife Set by Shun; features 7-Inch Santoku Knife and 4-Inch Paring Knife