Proudly made in Germany, ZWILLING Pro knives were designed to be an extension of your hand, featuring an innovative curved bolster that supports the professional pinch grip. Our most user-friendly collection offers comfort, balance, and precision. Forged from a single piece of our proprietary special-formula steel, ZWILLING Pro knives set the standard in sharpness, durability and ergonomics. Combined with ZWILLING's signature ice-hardening technique, these FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, and hold their edge longer. This 7-piece knife block set features an essential set of ultra-sharp knives for everyday food prep. Featuring fine-edge and serrated blades for everything from smaller-scale slicing to larger-scale chopping, this must-have set is an excellent choice for home cooks. Housed in a hardwood knife block, this set is completed with a honing steel and razor-sharp kitchen shears. Set includes: 4-inch paring knife, 5.5-inch prep knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch chef's knife, kitchen shears, honing steel, knife block Curved bolster acts as an extension of the hand, encouraging cutting with improved precision, safety, and comfort Gently curved belly ideal for rocking cuts, straight back excels at chopping Made from special-formula, high-carbon stainless steel SIGMAFORGE - Single piece, forged knife Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge for superior sharpness Full tang and handle are triple riveted for superb stability and comfort Dishwasher safe, hand wash recommended Made in Germany, with lifetime warranty