From the makers of Japan's finest cutlery comes the Premier collection with a unique new "tsuchime" finish. Hand-hammered texture creates depressions with an effect similar to hollow-ground, reducing drag for a gliding cut and quick release. Durable VG-MAX steel core is clad with 34 layers of stainless Damascus steel on each side for maximum strength and stability. This set of six essential kitchen knives and honing steel stores safely in a honey-hued bamboo block, which provides space for four additional pieces of cutlery. Set includes 4" paring knife, 5.5" santoku knife, 6.5" utility knife, 8" chef's knife, 9" bread knife, 9.5" slicing knife, honing steel and 11-slot block.