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 handles are made from G-10 fiberglass in a rich blue and black faux-wood-grain pattern and are complemented and secured by a single mosaic rivet. This knife set comes with an HUA maple wood block, giving you easy access to your favorite knives and keeping them safe when stored. Hand-sharpened knives Forged from 67 layers of Cangshan proprietary X-7 Damascus Steel 60 +/- 2 Rockwell Hardness Rating G-10 fiberglass octagonal handles Ashwood block with a blue or natural finish and a stainless steel base Full-tang knife blades with a hammered texture Hand wash only 12-Piece Set Includes: 9" Bread Knife 8" Chef's Knife 7" Santoku Knife 5" Serrated Utility 3.5" Paring Knife 9" Honing Steel 9" Shears (4) 5" Steak Knives Maple Wood Block