This block has everyknife you need to set up and maintain a kitchen.  Knives are made from German Special Formula Steel, ice hardened and forged.  That mean that the knives are durable, and stay sharper longer.  The bolster encourages you to hold the knives in the proper pinch grip for complete control when using.  These will last a lifetime and appropriately that's their warranty.  I like the contrast of the rustic white block color to the dark colored handles.