Premium Superior Quality Chicago Cutlery 18-Piece Insignia Steel Knife Set with Block and In-Block Sharpener Professional high-carbon stainless steel forged blades with stainless steel handles. Exclusive Taper Grind edge technology provides optimum sharpness for precise cutting and is easy to re-sharpen High-carbon stainless steel creates a stronger harder blade resisting stains rust and pitting Full metal tang extends from the tip of the blade to the end of the knife forming part of the handle; provides added strength balance and control Forged bolster keeps your fingers from running up on the blade