Shun Classic 8 Piece Knife Student Set

• Ideal for culinary students, chefs, or even the home cook, start your quality cutlery collection with this beautiful offering from Shun
• Set contains a paring knife, utility knife, chef’s knife, bread knife, hollow edge slicing knife, boning/fillet knife, honing steel, and a knife roll case
• Each blade is handcrafted from high quality, high carbon steel
• Razor sharp cutting edge on each blade
• Beautiful knife roll case leaves plenty of room for further expansion to your collection
• Made in Japan, Lifetime Warranty

Shun Classic 8-Piece Knife Student Set

Perfect for culinary students, caterers, and on-the-go chefs, the Shun Classic 8-Piece Knife Student Set 🎒 is a complete professional-grade toolkit designed for performance, versatility, and durability. This essential collection includes six razor-sharp knives, a honing steel for edge maintenance, and a convenient 8-slot knife roll for safe transport.

Each knife is handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, using Shun’s legendary VG-MAX stainless steel core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding, ensuring lasting sharpness, corrosion resistance, and striking beauty. Whether you’re mastering your knife skills or catering to clients, this set delivers everything needed for precision and efficiency. 🔪

🔪 Set Includes:

• 🍎 3.5" Paring Knife – Perfect for peeling and detailed prep work.

• 🍞 9" Bread Knife – Glides through crusty loaves without tearing.

• 🥩 6" Boning/Fillet Knife – Ideal for trimming meats and filleting fish.

• 🍅 6" Utility Knife – Excellent for slicing mid-sized fruits and vegetables.

• 🍳 8" Chef's Knife – The ultimate all-purpose kitchen blade.

• 🍖 9" Hollow Ground Slicing Knife – Creates clean, precise cuts for roasts and meats.

• ⚙️ 9" Honing Steel – Keeps your blades perfectly aligned and sharp.

• 🎒 8-Slot Knife Roll – Compact, durable, and perfect for travel or storage.

💎 Key Features & Highlights

🌸 VG-MAX Steel Core – Strengthened with cobalt and vanadium for superior hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.
🌊 68-Layer Damascus Cladding – Iconic ripple design reduces drag while enhancing durability and visual appeal.
✨ 16° Hand-Sharpened Edge – Razor-sharp and precision-cut for effortless performance.
🪵 PakkaWood® Handle – Water-resistant, ergonomic, and crafted for comfort and hygiene.
🎁 Professional Portability – Includes a travel-ready knife roll for culinary students and chefs on the move.
Handcrafted in Japan – Expertly made in Seki City, the legendary hub of Japanese blade-making.

⚔️ The Shun Classic Series

The Shun Classic Series offers an unparalleled fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern culinary innovation. Each knife features Shun’s signature Damascus-style pattern, a mirror of rippling water that enhances food release and provides unmistakable elegance. The D-shaped PakkaWood handle ensures perfect balance, comfort, and stability during every cut. ✨

🏯 About Shun

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over a century, the master artisans at Kai Corporation in Seki City, Japan, have upheld the ancient art of samurai sword-making — crafting blades that embody precision, harmony, and excellence. Each Shun knife undergoes over 100 meticulous handcrafted steps, resulting in tools that are as breathtaking as they are functional.

✅ 8-Piece Knife Set | 🔪 VG-MAX Steel | 🌊 Damascus Finish | 🪵 PakkaWood Handles | 🎒 Knife Roll Case | Handcrafted in Japan

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.