This perfectly balanced knife block with seven essential pieces combines sharpness, comfort and functionality. How it's made: Made from revolutionary FC61 fine carbide stainless steel (61 Rockwell hardness) and ice-hardened, the FRIODURx2 blade offers exceptional durability, cutting-edge retention and corrosion resistance.Additional features: The hand-honed Honbazuke blade boasts scalpel-like sharpness and an authentic thin Japanese-blade profile with a 9.5-12º edge angle. The mirror-polished blade features Japanese design details including a sandblasted katana edge and embossed MIYABI logo. Stylishly stamped with a mosaic pin, an ergonomic pakkawood handle design nestles comfortably in the hand, while the rounded spine and heel ensure tireless cutting.Includes:- Paring knife (3.5 inch)- Santoku knife (5.5 inch)- Chef's knife (8 inch)- Bread knife (9 inch)- Kitchen shears- Sharpening steel (9 inch)- 10-slot bamboo block FC61 steel/pakkawood Hand wash Made in Japan