Complete set of essential knives with an innovative, user-friendly grip The Compass 10-piece knife block features a full set of ultra-sharp knives for comfortable, fatigue-free cutting. Peel fruit and create garnishes with the 3.5-inch paring knife, slice through a crusty loaf of sourdough and make neat cubes of ciabatta with the 8-inch bread knife, and chop herbs, dice onions, and mince garlic with the all-rounder 8-inch chef’s knife. The set is completed with kitchen shears and a honing steel, and is housed in a handsome ashwood brown block. Fabricated from high-quality German steel, the innovative curved bolster supports the professional pinch grip, with thumb and index finger on the blade, for safe and tireless cutting. With a seamless transition from blade to handle, HENKELS Compass knives' fully forged construction provides balance as the triple-rivet handles are comfortable to hold. Featuring a stylish, stainless-steel endcap embedded with the HENCKELS logo, these satin-finished blades are conveniently dishwasher safe.