Wusthof Classic 8-Piece Knife Set with Block Includes 3-1/2-inch parer, 5-inch santoku, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch cook's knife, 9-inch steel, kitchen shears, 9-slot storage block, and 2-Stage Knife and Shear Sharpener Expertly crafted from high-carbon, no-stain steel in cutlery capital, Solingen, Germany; blades precision forged from single piece of special-blend German steel The knives' unique compound angles taper from spines to edges for extreme sharpness and taper from bolsters to tips for strength and flexibility Compound tapered blades laser tested for sharpness and correct cutting angles; precisely tempered to hold edges for long time; external maintenance rarely required Synthetic handles compression riveted to full tang of blade and contoured for comfort and control; washing by hand recommended for best care