GOURMET laser-cut knives are crafted in the company’s factory in Germany. Well-balanced and durable, GOURMET knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel. GOURMET knives feature a new handle design made of a highly durable synthetic material – Polyoxymethylene (POM) – which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. The Seven Piece Block Set includes a 3" Spear Point Paring Knife, 4 1/2" Utility Knife, 6" Serrated Utility Knife, 6" Cook's Knife, 9" Steel, Come-Apart Kitchen Shears, and 9-Slot Block.