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 two essential knives for everyday prep and a handsome storage box. 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 walnut storage box. Set includes 3 1/2" paring knife, 6" chef's knife, and storage box.