Featuring superior, high-carbon stainless steel blades for precision and accuracy, these extraordinary knives have tapered ground blades that narrow gradually to an extremely sharp, fine edge. Constructed for perfect stability and control, the knives are designed with an extra-wide forged safety bolster and stainless steel rivets securing the blades to comfortable handles. Housed in a wood block, the set includes 2.75" bird's beak paring, 3.5" paring, six 4.5" steak, 5.5" utility, 7" santoku, 8" chef's and 8" slicing knives; and 8" sharpening steel and all-purpose kitchen shears.