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 everyday essentials 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 5 pieces. SET INCLUDES: 3 1/2" paring knife 5" serrated utility knife 8" chef's knife Honing steel Kitchen shears 5-slot storage block Please note: Storage block is counted as individual piece.