This product includes the 3 key pieces of cutlery that no kitchen should be without. It starts with the shun classic chef's knife, the do it all knife that you'll use anytime you cook. The set also includes the paring knife to handle all the small peeling, coring and trimming tasks. To complete the set, you also get the shun classic utility knife that's perfect for all those in between tasks. The set comes in a beautiful box suitable for storage or gift giving. If there is 1 knife that you simply can't be without, it's this one. The shun classic chef's knife is an all purpose blade ideal for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The length is perfect for preparing fruits, vegetables, proteins and other foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan. With its curved belly, the chef's knife can be gently rocked through fresh herbs or spices to produce a very fine mince. Shun classic's thinner blades make it lighter and less tiring to use than comparable European style chef's knives. The shun classic paring knife is part of the shun classic line of tasteful and contemporary cutlery. The shun classic line features beautiful Damascus clad blades and d shaped ebony PakkaWood handles. Yet behind these handcrafted knives beauty is function razor sharp blades offering top performance. Shun's proprietary high-performance VG max steel, which provides incredible edge retention is clad with Damascus stainless steel, then ground and bead blasted, revealing the 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 behold. The shun classic line also offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task.