This Kai Shun Classic knife setwhich includes five knives, a sharpening whetstone, and a Stonehenge blockis exclusive to us. —DETAILS—

Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and rust-resistant, ensuring the knife retains its edge in between sharpeningswith a whetstone only. The layers, which create a unique pattern on each knife, help prevent food from sticking to the side of the blade. The tarnish-proof pakkawood handle has a chestnut (or D) shape that moulds perfectly to a right-handed grip. (Left-handed users, worry not; we also carry a 5-knife set in the ambidextrous and equally impressive Kai Shun Premier range.) The balance and overall lightness of these knives make this set a great investment. The set includes one of each of the following:

• 20cm Kai Shun Classic Chef’s Knife
• 8.5cm Kai Shun Classic Paring Knife
• 15cm Kai Shun Classic Utility Knife
• 22.5cm Kai Shun Classic Bread Knife
• 22.5cm Kai Shun Classic Slicing Knife
• Kai Seki Magoroku Combination Whetstone 1000/4000
• Kai Stonehenge Pillar Knife Block

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—BENEFITS— A Kai Shun Classic knife glides effortlessly through ingredients with the most satisfying degree of precision, and the well-balanced handle is crafted to fit perfectly in your right hand.’