The Solution 18-piece knife block set features a distinctive set of high-quality knives, to set your kitchen up right. The set includes the all-rounder 8-inch chef s knife for chopping onions and cutting meat, the 4-inch paring knife, ideal for peeling vegetables, and the 5-inch serrated utility knife, handy for cutting soft interior, hard exterior foods. This set is completed with kitchen shears and a sharpening steel, all stored in a handsome hardwood block that features 8 steak knives. Fabricated from durable, high-quality stainless steel, Solution s single-piece, stamped blade construction is lighter than forged knives. Along with the full tang, this encourages maximum maneuverability. The ergonomic, traditional triple-rivet knife handles in this professional knife set are curved for comfort and balance for fatigue-free cutting. Features: The knives in this knife set are fabricated from high quality stainless steel Single-piece, precision-stamped blade construction on this professional knife set provides durability Professional, satin-finished blades boast precision cutting and is finely honed for long-lasting sharpness Lightweight full tang design yields maximum maneuverability Traditional triple-rivet handle offers balance and is curved for comfort This knife set is dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended The knife set with block includes: 4-inch paring 5-inch serrated utility 5.5-inch prep 7-inch hollow edge santoku 8-inch carving 8-inch bread knife 8-inch chef's knife 8 x 4.5-inch steak knives 9-inch sharpening steel Kitchen shears 17-slot hardwood knife block Imported.