<p>Professional cooks worldwide praise Global cutlery for its perfect balance, light weight and seamless construction. This special Global Classic collection includes the four knives every kitchen needs – a paring knife, serrated utility knife, bread knife and chef's knife. Each one is forged by hand in Japan of stainless steel, hardened in a process inspired by the ancient art of samurai sword making.</p> <ul> <li>Stamped blades are made from exceptionally hard Cromova 18 high-carbon stainless steel, ice tempered and hardened to resist corrosion.</li> <li>Prominent 1/4" edges are visible to the naked eye and ground straight to a point rather than beveled, resulting in impressive sharpness and edge retention.</li> <li>Stainless-steel handles are seamlessly constructed and textured for a good grip.</li> <li>Crafted to professional standards, these knives are lightweight yet perfectly balanced.</li> <li>Made in Japan.</li> </ul> <h3>4-piece set includes:</h3> <ul> <li>3" Paring Knife</li> <li>6" Serrated Utility Knife</li> <li>8 1/2" Bread Knife</li> <li>8" Chef's Knife</li> </ul>