8-in. chef's knife and bamboo knife block. 11 open slots to fill as your collection grows. Bamboo is harder than maple, lighter than oak. D-shaped handle of tight-grained Pakkawood. Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade. The Shun Classic 2 pc. Build A Block Set is going to confirm what you have probably began to suspect. Once you start using the traditionally crafted Shun knives in your own kitchen, they'll probably be the only knives you buy. So start the collection right with two things you absolutely need. First is this set's kitchen-classic chef's knife. The 8-inch blade is ideal for almost any task, and the hardwood handle will fit gently in your hands while you work. Second is the bamboo knife block, which features slots for 11 different knives, letting you decide what you need to get your prep work done. Bamboo is naturally resistant to moisture and lighter than oak, while still being tougher than maple. Start building your collection today and watch your skills in the kitchen begin to grow. Made in Japan with a limited lifetime warranty. About KershawWith a track record that stretches back almost 40 years, Kershaw has been able to say that every knife they produce is one that someone will be proud to own. Whether it be in a busy kitchen or out on the farm, each Kershaw knife is produced using time-proven traditional methods that provide the finest edge and the strongest blades. But it's not all about the old ways, as Kershaw's been on the (pun intended) cutting edge with their innovative Composite Blade technology, and the replacement blades offered in their Blade Traders program. They were even the first manufacturer to bring the SpeedSafe assisted opening feature to the market. As a part of the Kai Group, Japan's premier blade distributor, Kershaw is involved in innovative and quality craftsmanship that's been centuries in the making, and they're planning to last a few centuries more. Kershaw knows how hard you have to work, and how hard your knives need to work for you.