These amazing razor-sharp knives are created in Seki City, Japan's 700-year-old center for samurai swords. Their ripple Damascus rust-free finish is achieved by forging 34 layers of steel on each side. Flexible, stick-resistant blades are stamped, hand-ground to an exceptional 16-degree angle, then hand-polished. This eight-piece set, a Crate and Barrel exclusive, includes a 4 paring knife, 9 slicer, 9 bread knife, 8 chef's knife, 6 tomato knife, sharpening steel and shears in an 11-slot knife block.Handmade in Japan, each exquisite Shun knife is carefully crafted in a 100-step process inspired by ancient sword smiths.View all Shun productsShun sharpening services available; view program details PDF format. Handcrafted 68 total layers of high-carbon stainless steel Blades have a 16 degree edge angle Rust- and stain-proof Ergonomic PakkaWood r handles Hand wash only Sustainable bamboo knife block Do not use to cut through bone Only cut on wood or plastic cutting boards; never cut on stone, metal or glass Made in Japan