This block has the top three knives every kitchen needs - an 8" chef, a serrated blade and a paring knife.  Professional S knives are made from German Special Formula Steel and forged from one piece of steel so durable for a lifetime.  The knives are also ice hardened which translates to the blade starting sharp and staying sharper longer.  They are razor sharp.  The block also includes scissors which can get through anything including a chicken and a honing steel to keep your knives in shape.