These KitchenAid knives are ideal for everyday food prep tasks such as slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, trimming, and more. These feature high-carbon Japanese steel blades and comfortable, nonslip plastic handles The storage block keeps knives within easy reach and features a built-in sharpener for quick, convenient sharpening . This 7-piece set includes an 8 inch chef knife, 8 inch bread knife, 8 inch slicing knife, 4.5 inch fine edge utility knife, 3.5 inch paring knife, utility shears, and a natural rubberwood block. Dishwasher safe for quick, thorough cleaning .