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 Twelve Piece Block Set includes 2 1/2" Paring Knife, 3" Spear Point Paring Knife, 4 1/2" Utility Knife, Four 4 1/2" Steak Knives, 8" Bread Knife, 8" Cook’s Knife, 9" Steel, Come-Apart Kitchen Shears and a 13-Slot Block.