Professional high-carbon stainless steel forged blades with stainless steel handles * Exclusive taper grind edge technology provides optimum sharpness for precise cutting and is easy to re-sharpen * High-carbon stainless steel creates a stronger, harder blade resisting stains, rust and pitting * Includes 8-inch chef"s knife, 7-inch santoku, shears, 3.6-inch paring knife, 5-inch utility, four 4-inch steak knives, block with sharpener * Forged bolster keeps your fingers from running up on the blade. It also increases weight, balance and safety