La Cote 5 Piece Chef Knives Set Japanese Stainless Steel Wood Handle with Block (Pakka Wood Zerba with Block) 5 Piece Pakka Wood Chef Knife Set with Bamboo Block - Whether youre just a beginner or a professional chef in need of high quality compact kitchen essentials, this set of precision forged knives is the answer. You can count on these sturdy knives to offer superior performance. With an enhanced bolster design, you can feel confident that these knives have the solid, balanced feel recognized by professional chefs around the world. These beautifully designed handles were constructed to perfection Pakka Wood Patterned Handle:Our exquisite & unique Pakka Wood Zebra patterned handles took years to develop. Each wood veneer handle was sanded to a smooth glossy finish & implanted with phenolic thermosetting resins, creating durable, dimensionally stable & moisture resistant finishes that will last a long time. Pakka Wood is renowned for its exceptional quality and long-lasting beauty. Handle Shape: Our uniquely designed handles will mold perfectly into your hand whether right or left handed. High End Craftsmanship: Steel used in knives is not the only factor in determining quality. Theres a lot that goes into making a high quality knife-such as steel thickness, hardness, steel finish, handle grip, bolster, weight, handle material, overall aesthetic etc... We believe weve achieved all that in making this set. It has long been believed that the heavier the knife the better quality it must be. That is a misconception. A well designed knife cant be too thick in metal or too heavy. Why we use 420J2 Japanese Steel: This specific Japanese steel used is sub- zero treated, 53-54HRC, some call it surgical steel. Our steel thickness combined with its metal hardness makes it almost impossible to break or rust, unless you soak it in super harsh chemicals. That is why we use 420J2 Japanese steel instead of German Steel. Our blades are finished with a water stone for the perfect brushed effect. Blade Measurements: 8" CHEF KNIFE, 8" SLICER KNIFE, 8" BREAD, KNIFE 4 1/2" UTILITY KNIFE, 3 1/2" PARING KNIFE. Blades are 2.5 mm in thickness, Hand Guard Bolster, stone finish, double bolster, full tang, secure & comfortable grip, weighed for stability control & balance. Packed with our exclusive handmade Bamboo Block with metal rims. The bamboo block has been sanded, polished & lacquered to a smooth glossy finish. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Try it risk free. CHEF KNIFE SLICER KNIFE BREAD KNIFE UTILITY KNIFE PARING KNIFE 5 Pakka Wood Chef Knives set with Bamboo Block 4 Straight Edge &amp; 1 Serrated Knife Blade Measurements: 8&#034; CHEF KNIFE, 8&#034; SLICER KNIFE, 8&#034; BREAD, KNIFE 4 1/2&#034; UTILITY KNIFE, 3 1/2&#034; PARING KNIFE 420J2 Japanese Steel Blades 53-54HRC Blades are 2 mm in Thickness Hand Guard Double Bolster Stone Finish Secure &amp; Comfortable Grip Weighed for Stability Control &amp; Balance As is with all wood products hand washing is always recommended