Victorinox Forged 8-Piece Knife Set with Block Includes 3-1/2-inch parer, 6-inch boning, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch chefs, 9-inch bread, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, 9-slot hardwood storage block High carbon stainless steel provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer and give desired effect when re-sharpened Single-piece, full-tang construction; bolsterless edges for use of entire blades and ease of sharpening Triple rivet handles ergonomically designed to provide optimum weight, balance, and comfort; plastic over molded (POM) handles will hold shape and not crack or separate from blade Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; hot-drop forged in Germany, finished in Switzerland