The Professional "S" 18-Piece Knife Block Set features all the knives you need to set your kitchen up right. From the small bird’s beak peeling knife for precise, intricate cuts to the all-rounder 8-inch chef’s knife for slicing and dicing, this set contains the key knives for all tasks, along with a sharp and sturdy set of eight steak knives, kitchen shears, and a sharpening steel to keep your fine edge knives in tip top shape. Honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans, the knives' laser-controlled edge is incredibly sharp. The sturdy bolster provides the right balance and acts as a finger guard. The set comes housed in a handsome bamboo knife block.