Proudly made in Germany, this Four Star knife block set features the essential knives for everyday meal prep. Peel apples, remove blemishes, and create beautiful garnishes with the 4-inch paring knife. Cleanly cut through tough-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside foods, including tomatoes, bagels, and salami with the serrated utility knife. And chop herbs, dice onions, and mince garlic with the all-rounder 8-inch chefs knife. Four Star knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for almost 300 years. Combined with ZWILLINGs signature ice-hardening technique, these FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, they will not stain or chip, and they retain their sharpness longer. Precision forged from a single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an exceptionally sturdy, balanced, and flexible blade. Set includes: 4-inch paring, 5-inch serrated utility, 5.5-inch prep, 8-inch chefs, 8-inch bread knife, honing steel, kitchen shears, and 10-slot hardwood block Made from special formula high carbon stainless steel SIGMAFORGE – Single piece, forged knife Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade stays sharper, longer Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge for superior sharpness Ergonomic, polypropylene handle 57 Rockwell Hardness = excellent edge retention Dishwasher safe, handwashing recommended Made in Germany