Sharpeners built into the block make sure all the knives in this 15-piece set remain razor sharp to chop, dice and pare like a chef. Integrated spring-loaded sharpeners glide smoothly along the blade each time knives are inserted or removed from the block, ensuring peak sharpness for every cutting task. Made of high-carbon stainless steel with full-tang construction, the knives are superstrong and perfectly balanced, equipped with ergonomic stainless steel handles that fit comfortably in hand. The set includes an 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 6-inch utility knife, 5-inch santoku knife, 3.5-inch paring knife, eight steak knives and kitchen shears in a hardwood knife block with built-in sharpener.High-carbon stainless steel blades. Ceramic sharpeners built into the hardwood block uses SharpIN™ EdgeTech technology to sharpen knives with every use (for use with straight-edge knives only). Full-tang design for enhanced balance and strength. Ergonomically contoured stainless steel handles with galvanized iron rivets. 24°-edge angle. Hardened to 80–90 Rockwell hardness. Ergonomically contoured handles. Hardwood block with black finish accommodates up to 13 blades. Hand wash only. Set: 8" chef's, 8" bread, 6" utility, 5" santoku, 3.5" paring and eight 4.5" steak knives, kitchen shears and self-sharpening block. Imported.