Handcrafted by award-winning cutlery maker Cangshan, the Maya collection is a celebration of beauty, precision and performance. The sleek knives feature razor-sharp blades forged from proprietary X-7 Damascus steel and comfortable handles made of African blackwood. This set includes five essential knives for everyday prep, four steak knives and a handsome storage block. Precision blades are expertly forged from 67 layers of proprietary X-7 Damascus steel. Rockwell hardness rating of 60 +/- 1 allows blades to take and retain remarkably sharp edge. Hand sharpened to 16-degree angle by master bladesmiths. African blackwood handles feature octagonal shape for secure, comfortable grip. Comes with solid walnut storage block that holds 11 knives, honing steel and shears. SET INCLUDES: 3 1/2" paring knife 5" serrated utility knife 7" santoku 8" chef's knife 9" bread knife 4 steak knives Honing steel Kitchen shears 11-slot storage block Please note: Storage block is counted as individual piece.