W&uuml;sthof - Two Piece Starter Set - 3.5" Pairing Knife and 8" Cooks Knife (9755) The Two Piece Starter Set includes a 3 1/2" Paring Knife and 8" Cooks Knife Classic full-tang knives are precision-forged from a single piece of an exclusive high-carbon stainless steel Classic knives feature a new handle design made of a highly durable synthetic material  Polyoxymethylene (POM)  which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended Made in Germany