Second-Hand Shun Classic Asian Knife Set 2380

Experience Shun Classic craftsmanship in a second-hand prep set

This pre-owned Shun Classic set offers recorded santoku, utility and paring profiles for everyday preparation and detailed knife work. The existing specifications list VG-MAX stainless-steel cores, patterned Damascus cladding and ebony-coloured D-shaped Pakkawood handles.

The Specs

• Brand: Shun
• Range: Classic
• Recorded contents: 175mm santoku, 150mm utility knife and 80mm paring knife
• Quantity check: The previous title and description identify a three-piece set, but the title also says 2x and the copy refers to both blades. Confirm the physical contents before publication.
• Core steel: VG-MAX high-carbon stainless steel, as recorded; verify each knife's model and markings
• Cladding: Recorded as 68 stainless Damascus layers, 34 per side
• Handles: Ebony-coloured Pakkawood with an asymmetric D-shaped profile, as recorded
• Edges: Double-bevel, with a recorded factory angle of 16 degrees per side; current edges may differ after sharpening
• Hardness: Recorded as 61 HRC, not independently measured for these knives
• Origin: Seki, Japan, as recorded
• Condition: Second-hand; inspect blade, tip, edge and handle wear

The Design & the Set

The recorded 175mm santoku provides a broad preparation profile for vegetables, fruit and boneless proteins, with a relatively flat edge and subtle belly for controlled push cuts. The 150mm utility knife offers a narrower option for trimming fats, portioning produce and slicing cheese. The 80mm paring knife is recorded for peeling, coring and detailed fruit or vegetable garnishing.

The existing listing describes these knives as handcrafted in Seki, Japan. The Classic design combines patterned Damascus blade faces with dark D-shaped handles. Pakkawood is an engineered handle material rather than solid ebony. Neither Damascus patterning nor stainless steel guarantees frictionless cutting or immunity to corrosion.

This is a second-hand set, not a new retail set. Confirm the number of knives, model markings, dimensions, steel and condition before publication. The recorded factory specifications do not establish that a pre-owned edge retains its original angle, and no pristine-condition or remaining-warranty claim is made.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only with warm water and mild detergent. Never soak or put in a dishwasher.
• Dry immediately and thoroughly, including the handles and blade-handle junctions.
• Hone gently with a suitable fine honing tool only after checking current edge geometry and condition.
• Sharpen on suitable whetstones or use a professional sharpener familiar with Shun knives. Preserve the confirmed bevel rather than assuming a pre-owned edge retains its factory angle.
• Avoid hard bones, frozen ingredients, twisting cuts and hard cutting surfaces.
• Store in suitable edge guards, a knife block or on a secure magnetic strip, keeping cutting edges from contacting other utensils.