The Forged Synergy Series Knife set is made with the highest quality stainless steel on the market. This 16-piece block set is a great beginner to novice set for anyone who wants to see the true power of a Henckels® knife. The black block looks great on any kitchen countertop, really making the satin-finished stainless steel blades look even more amazing. The 16-piece set includes the most-used knives in a kitchen, including an 8” chef’s knife, a 3” paring knife and a 7” hollow edge Santoku knife. Also included in this set: 3" vegetable knife (Kudamono fine edge), six 4.5" steak knives, 6" utility/sandwich knife, 8" carving knife, 8" bread knife, 9" sharpening steel and kitchen shears.