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 GOURMET 16pc Block Set includes a 2.5" Spear Point Paring Knife, 2.75" Trimming Knife, 2.25" Peeling Knife, 4.5" Utility Knife, four 4.5" Steak Knives, 5" Spreader, 5" Santoku, 8" Bread Knife, 8" Cook's Knife, 9" Steel, Come-Apart Kitchen Shears and a 15-Slot Block.