Victorinox Forged 17-Piece Knife Set with Block Includes 3-1/2-inch paring knife, eight 4-1/2-inch steak knives, 6-inch boning knife, 7-inch Granton Edge Santoku knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 9-inch bread knife, sharpening steel, kitchen shear, bamboo block with 1 extra slot 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