<p>Family owned for seven generations, Wüsthof has produced some of the finest kitchen cutlery in the world since 1814. The Gourmet line features precision stainless-steel blades that resist stains and rust while holding an exceedingly sharp edge. This set includes all the most common kitchen knives, as well as a four-piece steak knife set, specialty knives for more advanced prep work and a handsome hardwood block.</p> <ul> <li>Stamped blades are made of high-carbon stainless steel for top performance and durability.</li> <li>Triple-riveted high-impact plastic handles provide a secure, comfortable grip.</li> <li>Hardwood block safely stores 15 pieces and is gentle on knife edges.</li> <li>Knives are made in Germany.</li> <li>Knife block is made in China.</li> </ul> <h3>16-Piece Set includes:</h3> <ul> <li>2 1/4" peeling knife</li> <li>2 1/2" paring knife</li> <li>2 3/4" trimming knife</li> <li>3" paring knife</li> <li>4 1/2" utility knife</li> <li>Four 4 1/2" steak knives</li> <li>5" spreader</li> <li>5" hollow-edge santoku</li> <li>8" bread knife</li> <li>8" chef's knife</li> <li>9" honing steel</li> <li>Kitchen shears</li> <li>15-slot storage block</li> </ul> <p><b>Please note:</b> Storage block is counted as an individual piece.</p>