All Le Creuset cookware is constructed from enameled cast iron. They use a time honored process whereby after casting, each mold is destroyed and the cookware is polished and sanded by hand then scrutinized for imperfections. Once declared good for enameling, the items are sprayed with two separate coats of enamel and fired after each process at a temperature of 800°C. The enamel then becomes extremely hard and durable, making it almost completely resistant to damage during normal use. Each of their cookware items is energy efficient with unparalleled heat retention.The Shun Classic, from Shun knives, is by far their most popular blade. It has an attractive Damascus pattern on the blade which resembles a wood grain. This is created by sandwiching an ultra sharp steel between two layers of stronger steel. They also have a tear shaped handle which means you can purchase blades for either right or left handed people. The finely polished edge gives the knife a wonderful aesthetic quality. The Shun Pro was created to compete with the influx of high end, traditional styled Japanese kitchen knives. It has a Pakka wood handle that is both attractive and well fitting. For a wide selection of knives that are a cut above the rest, browse through the entire Shun collection.