Forged in Germany from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, the knives in this seven-piece block are lighter weight and never compromise sharpness. How it's made: Signature Zwilling craftsmanship marks these knives styled from special-formula high-carbon stainless steel and fitted with ergonomic, triple-riveted polymer handles that are superbly weighted for easy use. The ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer and has superior resilience.Additional features: The knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for over 280 years. These blades are harder, sharper and will not stain or chip, and they retain their sharpness longer. To ensure an ideal cutting angle, the laser-controlled edge is incredibly sharp and is honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans.Includes: 2.75-inch bird's beak peeling knife; 4-inch parer knife; 5-inch serrated utility knife; 8-inch chef's knife; kitchen shears; 9-inch sharpening steel and 10-slot birchwood block. Full tang and handle are triple-riveted for superb stability Stainless steel/wood Hand wash Made in Germany