Wusthof Ikon Blackwood 2pc Prep / Starter Knife Set - 8" Cook's and 3.5" Paring Set includes a 8-inch cooks knife and 3-1/2-inch parer Comfortable partial bolster give protect while allowing you to sharpen the entire blade Hand crafted African Grenadill handles are contoured nicely to fit in your hand for a comfortable High Carbon German No Stain steel ~Compound tapered blade is laser tested for sharpness and the correct cutting angle Made in "The Cutlery Capital of the World" Solingen Germany