The Shun Classic Blonde 2-Piece Starter Set includes the two essential knives every kitchen needs: 8" Chef's Knife – The all-purpose workhorse for slicing, dicing, and chopping. 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-giving—an 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 blonde 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. Blade - Shape Chef, Paring. Country of Origin - Japan. Warranty - Limited Lifetime Warranty. Specifications: Blade Steel - VG–MAX. Blade Steel Layers - 69 layer Damascus. Handle Material - Blonde color Pakkawood. - DMS0220W - 2 - B200