A Professional Gourmet Brand, Beloved By Chefs Around The Globe At Anolon, our mission is simple - to equip every chef’s journey of self-discovery and expression with the very best tools. That’s why we’ve crafted our gourmet line of kitchenware with only high quality materials and finishes, where even the smallest details are meant to delight and make cooking easier to love. Anolon gourmet cookware pieces are known for their ultra-durable hard anodized construction that’s 2x stronger than stainless steel, and that’s just the beginning. Anolon cookware also features the toughest triple layer nonstick coating available - lasting 16x as long as traditional nonstick and 80x longer than ceramic nonstick. Stay on point with the long-lasting, versatile, high-performance cutlery in the Anolon AlwaysSharp(r) 8-Piece Japanese Steel Knife Block Set with Built-In Sharpener. Featuring a built-in sharpening slot to keep knives honed to razor-sharp perfection and a selection of the most essential kitchen knives and a pair of take-apart kitchen shears, this set is designed for home chefs who want superior cutting without cutting corners and comes with its own solid wooden knife block for safe and stylish storage. Knives are stone-ground from top-quality, corrosion-resistant Japanese stainless steel, and feature a full tang design for superior strength, durability, and balance. The half-bolster construction increases cutting edge length while providing a counter-balanced blade that's also easier to sharpen. Triple-riveted, contoured handles provide a comfortable hold for superior control and precision. For a complete kitchen knife set that delivers sharpened performance with superior strength, durability, and balance, reach for the Anolon AlwaysSharp 8-Piece Japanese Steel Knife Set. Knife Block Set with Built-In Sharpener.