This KitchenAid 11-piece knife block set includes everything you could need for everyday food prep tasks like slicing meat, chopping vegetables and snipping herbs. The knives are forged using semi-polished, high-carbon Japanese steel, hardened and tempered to help retain a sharp edge. The handles are triple riveted and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort. The knives slot neatly into an attractive birchwood knife block, which features a built-in knife sharpener so you can hone your knives with every use. FULL CONTENTS: one 20cm (8 inch) chef knife, one 20cm (8 inch) bread knife, one 13cm (5 inch) santoku knife, one 9cm (3½ inch) paring knife, six stamped steak knives and a pair of utility shears. CARE: KitchenAid knives are top rack dishwasher safe. To extend the life of your knives, hand washing is recommended. Dry immediately.