The ideal upgrade for any high-end kitchen, the Damashiro Kinzoku block set includes a full range of premium knives, each artfully arranged in a beautiful block display. This 7-piece block includes a 8” chef’s knife, 8” bread knife, 5.5“ santoku knife, 4.5” santoku knife, 4.5“ utility knife, 3.5“ paring knife and a stylish clear knife block. Each Damashiro knife is forged using traditional methods with the highest quality 420J2 steel that is rigorously tested to meet the Rockwell 53 scale for hardness. Each blade is ice-hardened and double sharpened with a traditional Japanese leather sharpening process and features a distinctive Damascus-inspired design. The handle is crafted with one piece of seamless stainless steel, which lends it the stability and balance required for the most precise work. Engineered with precision and ease in mind, Damashiro Japanese Steel knives are the ideal, all-around set for any kitchen. With ice-hardened, high-quality steel and a tapered blade to allow for a thinner, more precise cutting edge, this knife is built to withstand everyday slicing, dicing and mincing. It also has recessed edges which release thin slices and sticky food with ease, making for a comfortable and quick cutting experience. Backed by the Cuisine::Pro Lifetime Guarantee. Cuisine::pro Damashiro Knife Block (Kinzoku, 7 Piece Set) - Japanese Steel Professional Chef Knife Set with Damascus Pattern, Glass Display Case