From Zwilling, this set features:  Set includes 3.5-inch paring, 5-inch utility, 8-inch chef’s, 9-inch slicing, 10-inch bread knife, 12-inch sharpening steel, and magnetic upright easel knife block Manufactured in Seki, Japan Straight carbon steel 52100 Designed to Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer's exacting specifications Special hardening process Traditional 3-step hand sharpening for exceptionally high sharpness Double-tapered blade and tang Elegant micarta handle with brass rivets and Bob Kramer mosaic pin 61 Rockwell Hardness = exceptional edge retention Not dishwasher safe – handwashing recommended Imported.