A beautifully-crafted knife block set that will elevate any kitchen. Exceptionally sharp and striking in design, each full-tang X-7 Damascus steel blade features a hammered texture that looks stunning and allows food to slide right off the blade for easy slicing and dicing. The balanced, durable octagonal handle comes in a rich blue and black faux-wood-grain pattern and is complemented and secured by a single mosaic rivet. With 16 slots in this maple wood block, there is a place for the 7 knives that come in the set, plus additional cutlery that needs a home. Hand-sharpened knives Forged from 67 layers of Cangshan proprietary X-7 Damascus Steel 60 +/- 2 Rockwell Hardness Rating G-10 fiberglass octagonal handles Sturdy, maple wood block Full-tang knife blades with a hammered texture Hand wash only 8-Piece Set Includes: 9" Bread Knife 8" Chef's Knife 5" Serrated Utility 3.5" Paring Knife 2.5" Peeling Knife 9" Honing Steel 9" Kitchen Shears 16-Slot Maple Wood Block