Ideal for a beginner or advanced cook, the Wusthof Gourmet 16 piece knife block set features fifteen essential kitchen knives and accessories to prepare any type of dish, nestled inside a streamlined, acacia wood storage block. The set features distinct white handled blades with the traditional Wusthof triple-rivet design along with stainless steel accessories. The set includes the following items: As with all other Wusthof cutlery collections, Gourmet laser-cut stamped and full-tang* knives are crafted in the company's factory in Germany. Well-balanced and durable, Gourmet knives are made of a high-carbon stain-free steel that resists rusting and staining, facilitates sharpening, and holds its edge. The high-impact Gourmet white handle is seamlessly attached to the blades with a triple rivet style for a hygienic and secure fit. (*Full-tang applies to blades that are 4-inches in length and longer. )Set Includes2 3/4-inch Peeling Knife2 1/2-inch Paring Knife2 3/4-inch Trimming Knife3-inch Spear-Point Paring Knife3-inch Serrated Paring Knife4 1/2-inch Utility KnifeFour 4 1/2-inch Steak Knives5-inch Hollow-Edge Santoku8-inch Bread Knife8-inch Cooks Knife10-inch Stainless Steel Honing SteelStainless Steel Come-Apart Kitchen Shears15-Slot Acacia Wood Storage Block