Stay on point with the long-lasting, versatile, high-performance cutlery in the Anolon(R) AlwaysSharp(R) 8-Piece Japanese steel knife block set featuring a built-in sharpening slot to keep knives honed to razor-sharp perfection and a selection of the most essential kitchen knives and a pair of take-apart kitchen shears, this set is designed for home chefs who want superior cutting without cutting corners and comes with its own solid wooden knife block for safe and stylish storage. Knives are stone-ground from top-quality, corrosion-resistant Japanese stainless steel, and feature a full tang design for superior strength, durability, and balance. The half-bolster construction increases cutting edge length while providing a counter-balanced blade that's also easier to sharpen. Triple-riveted, contoured handles provide a comfortable hold for superior control and precision. SHARPENING SLOT: Wooden knife block features built-in ceramic sharpener and stores essential kitchen cutlery.TAPER-GROUND EDGES: Blades are finely ground from top-quality, corrosion-resistant, razor sharp Japanese stainless steel.STRENGTH AND DURABILITY: Full tang design extends the entire length of the knife for superior strength, durability, and balance.EASY TO SHARPEN: Half bolster construction provides a counter-balanced, versatile blade that's easier to sharpen.CONFIDENT GRIP: Triple-riveted, rounded handles for a comfortable hold with superior control. SET INCLUDES: 8-inch chef knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-inch Santoku knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife, take-apart shears, wood knife block with built-in sharpening slot.