Prep work is often considered a mundane chore. Slicing, dicing, and chopping you know the drill. Whether you are a seasoned pro, or just developing your skills, the right knife can make a world of difference. With a precision knife, you feel in absolute control, ready to take on any culinary challenge. Created by industry professionals, people who live, work, and dream cutlery, Wolf Gourmet knives meet exacting standards developed by professional chefs. Dicing onions, julienning carrots, mincing garlic, hulling strawberries, slicing fresh baked bread, cutting a slice of delicate lemon chiffon cake - no matter the task, our cutlery is at the ready. Purchase as a set or create your own collection with individual pieces. Durable, razor-sharp edges A sharp knife is safer and more enjoyable to use. To create the ultimate cutting edge, premium materials are required. The process begins with a specialty high-carbon stainless steel often used by custom knife makers. This type of steel is harder, sharper, and more micro-chip resistant for an exceptionally sharp and durable edge. Precision forging, heat treating, and ice hardening create a finer carbide microstructure. The resulting blade is an optimal Rockwell C hardness of 61 which requires less honing and sharpening, but remains easy to maintain for a lifetime. Blades are ground to a razor sharp 12.5 degree (per side) cutting edge using advanced laser technology for precise control. The 10 inch honing steel accommodates a wide variety of cutlery and will help you maintain the best edge possible. Comfortable to use Chefs spend hours in the kitchen with their knives, and a comfortable and secure grip is a must. Equally suitable for professional and novice users, the handle rests naturally and securely in either your right or left hand. German craftsmen have taken special care to round spines and bolsters for ultimate comfort. Full-tang design provides perfect balance for confident slicing, dicing, and mincing. Honing is made easier with recessed bolsters. Patented knives are designed to reduce fatigue, making your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Blade thickness reduces to a fine tip, which is advantageous for meticulous knife work. Dependable for years to come Knives are an investment, and you expect premium cutlery to last for years. Armed with knowledge from professional chefs, material science experts, and industry professionals, we set out to create superior cutlery to inspire confidence for all cooks. Forged from a single piece of specialty stainless steel, Wolf Gourmet knives will provide a lifetime of dependable service. Moisture-resistant pakkawood handles are triple-riveted to a full tang for a secure grip. The knives have been precisely engineered to combine the precision of Japanese cutlery tradition and German durability and craftsmanship for a superior knife. All knives are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Create the perfect set for you 7-Piece Set Includes: 10 inch serrated bread knife For all types of crusty or soft breads, as well as larger fruits such as melons, a serrated bread knife helps create clean cuts and uniform slices. A serrated bread knife is also perfect for sweet breads and cakes. 8 inch chefs knife Your primary kitchen tool is the chefs knife. It is the first thing you pick up when preparing a meal and the last thing you put down. This classic knife is often considered the all-purpose utensil, as its wide blade chops, cuts, smashes, and scoops up food. 6.5 inch Santoku knife Many home cooks are now turning to the Santoku as their primary knife of choice. A thin, wide-blade Japanese utility knife is perfectly suited for slicing and dicing meats or vegetables. 3 inch paring knife Small and versatile, the Wolf Gourmet paring knife is an indispensable tool for a wide range of uses. Delicate tasks such as peeling vegetables or hulling strawberries call for a paring knife. Honing steel A honing steel smooths and realigns the blade to give you the best possible performance between sharpenings. Keep your blades in top condition with the 10 inch Wolf Gourmet honing steel suitable for all sizes of non-serrated knives. Regular honing will maintain knife edges for up to a year depending on use. A contoured handle provides a comfortable and secure grip. Nonslip shears Shears have a myriad of uses in the kitchen. They can be used for cutting poultry, snipping herbs, and trimming pastry, to cutting twine or parchment paper. The razor-sharp blades have a boning notch and the shears come apart for easy cleaning. The handles have a comfortable grip with a non-slip texture. Knife block Protect your investment by storing your knives in the Wolf Gourmet knife storage block. Angled hardwood storage block keeps pieces within easy reach and helps protect cutting edges. There is a convenient tablet/book rest on the back of the block for easy recipe access. It holds eight knives, a honing steel, and shears. *Please note: Storage block is counted.