This is an excellent complete set for young cook exploring the world of cooking. This is a perfect gifting idea for your college graduates, soon will living on their own place. This set includes a knife from a 4" paring knife for peeling fruits and vegetables and 5" serrated utility knife for cutting delicate fruits such as tomatoes and strawberry, a 5.5" prep knife that is smaller than the 8" chef knife and the 7" santoku knife that are also included in this set. A bread knife is also a part of this knife block set along with 8 steak set. Every single knife will be stored in this beautiful cherry red solid wood to safely secure and organize your knives. It is a well-made product for a reasonably priced Zwilling International Solution 18pc. block set. These knives are dishwasher safe however it is recommended to handwash knives with soap and water, never use bleach.