The Shun Elite offers stunningly beautiful design and unparalleled performance. The blade begins with a cutting core of SG-2, an exotic Japanese powdered steel. The advantage of powdered steel is that every element used to create the steel is evenly blended, eliminating weak spots or imperfections. The high density and ideal grain structure of the resulting SG-2 allows us to temper it to an extremely high hardness (64-66 on the Rockwell scale) for an exceedingly sharp, smooth, and durable edge.

Product Features:

• Gift bamboo box that includes: 7-inch Santoku Knife and 3.5-inch Paring Knife
• The Shun Elite offers stunningly beautiful design and unparalleled performance. The blade begins with a cutting core of SG-2, an exotic Japanese powdered steel. The advantage of powdered steel is that every element used to create the steel is evenly blended, eliminating weak spots or imperfections. The high density and ideal grain structure of the resulting SG-2 allows us to temper it to an extremely high hardness (64-66 on the Rockwell scale) for an exceedingly sharp, smooth, and durable edge.
• SG-2 powdered steel
• Each Shun Elite Knife is clad with two layers of SUS410 steel, a softer stainless steel that provides additional strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance. All of this technology means Shun Elite blades will stay sharp several times longer that comparable cutlery, while providing the flexibility and cutting performance that top chefs demand
• Ebony-black PakkaWood handles specifically designed for premium applications Enhanced handle with thin rings of brass and copper separating it from the bolster Hand washing and drying recommended
• Made in Japan
• Lifetime Warranty