Legendary industrial designer Komin Yamada brings a new age of innovation to Global cutlery with Sai—individually hand-hammered knives with one-of-a-kind character. Unifying function and design, these distinctive Japanese knives combine revolutionary ergonomic handles with triple-layered steel blades that maintain their exceptionally sharp edges. In this set, we've hand-selected six of the most useful knives for everyday cooking and entertaining, along with a companion storage block.

• The first new cutlery line produced by Global in more than 30 years, Sai blends the Japanese company’s tradition of craftsmanship with modern technological advancements.
• Designer Komin Yamada pairs user-friendly organic designs with individually hand-hammered blades that make each knife unique.
• The knives combine three layers of steel: a core of patented, ultra-hard Cromova 18 Sanso stainless-steel alloy and two outer layers of more flexible 18/8 steel for added strength and resistance to rust.
• Professional-quality blades are ice-hardened and tempered to increase hardness, resist corrosion and maintain long-lasting sharpness.
• Each blade is hand-hammered to create hollow air pockets that reduce drag, allowing the blade to glide through food without sticking.
• 12.5-degree blade edge is mirror-polished by hand for exceptionally long-lasting sharpness.
• The perfectly balanced handle has an ergonomic thumb rest for a smooth, efficient cutting motion and steady, comfortable grip.
• Iconic dots on the knife's hollow handle represent seven traditional Japanese virtues from the Samurai code of honor.
• Stainless-steel storage block's angled design helps protect the blades, and its nonslip rubber base anchors the block securely on a countertop.
• Block has slots for 13 knives and a honing steel.
• Made in Japan.
• A Williams Sonoma exclusive.

7-Piece Set includes:

• 3 1/2" paring knife.
• 6 3/4" sandwich knife.
• 5 1/2" chef's knife.
• 8" carving knife.
• 7 1/2" vegetable knife.
• 9" bread knife.
• 14-slot Storage block.
  
• Please note: Storage block is counted as an individual piece.