The Shun DMS0899 8-Piece Student Set is designed for aspiring chefs and professional home cooks, offering a perfect balance of precision, durability, and versatility. This set includes six essential knives—a 3 1⁄2-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife, 8-inch chef’s knife, 9-inch bread knife, 9-inch hollow-ground slicing knife, and a 6-inch boning/fillet knife—each crafted with Shun’s legendary VG-MAX cutting core and Damascus-clad stainless steel for unmatched edge retention. The hollow-ground slicing knife ensures smooth, professional-quality cuts, while the included honing steel keeps blades razor-sharp for years. All knives store neatly in the included 8-slot Shun knife roll, making organization effortless. For commercial kitchens and serious home cooks, this set delivers the performance and reliability expected from Shun Classics, backed by a limited lifetime warranty against defects and free lifetime sharpening. Perfect for restaurants, catering businesses, or culinary schools, this knife set is an investment in precision and longevity.