Crafted in Japan using a manufacturing method inherited from the Samurai sword, Global cutlery features distinctive modern design with seamless, hygienic one-piece, stainless steel construction, professional performance and a dramatic signature dimple pattern on the handles. Cromova 18 stainless-steel blades are ice-tempered and hardened to 56 to 58 on the Rockwell scale and sharpened by both ceramic water sharpener and whetstone. Slip-resistant, ergonomic hollow handles are filled with sand for ideal weight and balance. This 10-piece set includes a stainless steel block filled with an 8" chef's, 8 ¼" carving, 8 ½" bread, 7" santoku, 5" chef's utility, 4"paring, 6"serrated utility and 3 ½" paring knives, and a 7" diamond sharpening steel.