Shun DMS0910 Classic 9-Piece Block Set

Product Review

If you love to cook, your kitchen is simply not complete this set of gourmet-cooking essentials. From specialty knives like the Bird's Beak to must-haves like the 8-inch Chef's knife, the Shun Classic 9 Piece Gourmet Block Set has the knives that will help make your time in the kitchen a genuine pleasure. The set comes in its own laminated bamboo block with extra open slots so you can continue to expand your collection.

Set Includes

2 1/2-in. Bird's Beak
3 1/2-in. Paring knife
6-in. Utility knife
6-in. Serrated Utility knife
8-in. Chef's knife
9-in. Bread knife
9-in. Slicing knife
Honing Steel
Bamboo block

Product Features

Steel: VG-10 cutting core clad with 32 layers of SUS410 stainless
Handle: "D" shaped Ebony-black PakkaWood
Stainless-steel bolsters and end caps
Dishwasher safe
NSF approved
Warranty: Lifetime
VG-10 stainless steel is clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon steel on each side, producing a 33-layer rust-free Damascus look.
VG-10 "super steel" is composed of Carbon, Chromium, Cobalt, Manganese, Molybdenum, Silicon, and Vanadium
Shun Classics feature Ebony-black PakkaWood handles specifically designed for premium applications

Product Features

2-1/2-inch bird's beak knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 9-inch slicing knife, 9-inch bread knife, honing steel, kitchen shears, and a bamboo storage block
Precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI
Blade with 33 layers of stainless steel for a rust-free Damascus look
Comfortable D-shaped Pakkawood handle; steel end-cap; washing by hand recommended
Measures 14-1/2 by 5 by 11-3/5 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(2 customer reviews)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Buy quality!, July 1, 2011

James G - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shun DMS0910 Classic 9-Piece Block Set (Kitchen)

These Shun knives are really great for the kitchen and I have been using this set for years now (the verified purchase is for knives I have bought for others). I was introduced to them by a chef who will use nothing else and from that time I have been hooked! I have introduced these knives to four other people who now use nothing else as well. The reasons I like these knives are as follows:

Ease of cutting - the Shun range has quite thin blades, allowing an easier cut. Add to that the extremely sharp edge you can get and these make easy work of most tasks.

Comfort - I am quite a large guy (6'5", 230lb) and was initially worried the knives would be too small or light. Happily, this is not the case and I find them easy to use, with great balance.

Edge retention - I will caveat this by saying you need to use the honing steel regularly or you will not see the results.

Quality - I have had no issues with the knives for the four years I have used...Read more

I love these knives, January 19, 2012

LFSE (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shun DMS0910 Classic 9-Piece Block Set (Kitchen)

I love these knives. Love them. They are sharp as sharp can be. They are also quite lovely looking.
Although my review is and remains 5 stars regardless, i do offer these caveats:
The cutouts in the block are a bit big for most of the knives, giving them a tendency to be kind of wobbly in the block and not line up perfectly. This is nit picky beyond belief i know, but it is worth mentioning because it drives me 1% crazy.
Additionally, the packaging for shipping - though extensive and seemingly excellent - is not enough to contain the sharpness of these knives. Even after reading other reviews of people who cut themselves unpacking the knives and therefore being super super attentive as i unpacked my knives - i STILL managed to slice the heck out of my thumb (the bread knife had just barely cut its way through the cardboard sheath it was packed in and i did not see it as i removed the bubble wrap around the cardboard).