Fisk/Vilar Collaboration 1095 The Shun Classic knives are

The Shun Classic knives are excellent cutting tools for professional chefs and home cooks alike

The blade has a two-tiered grind and thumb notched spine

Double nickel silver hilt with flared holes

and the unusual mechanism is quite entertaining

Fisk/Vilar Collaboration 1095 The Shun Classic knives are4 5 8" blade of carbon steel, satin finish, 9 1 8" overall length Blade has an etching of a woodland scene with Axis deer and gold plating Stainless steel hilt with red and blue spacers Mortised sheep horn handle Leather belt sheath Includes a padded and felt lined storage case Near mint condition (there are 2 small stain spots on the front side of the blade)