From Schmidt Brothers Cutlery, this Brass & Walnut 6-Piece Knife Block Set feature: The Brass & Walnut knife series. Part steel. Part muscle. Part genius. Because what better than a knife forged from 100% German Stainless Steel, Brass and natural Walnut Wood, to help you cut through your favorite cheese, bread or beef. More than pure lean muscle, the Brass & Walnut series is brains meets beauty. With the intelligent Schmidt Brothers Curve™ - your forefinger will guide the knife with ease.  The Brass & Walnut Series – natural, preservative-free genius, that displays in your kitchen with beauty.  This set contains: Approx.8.5" Bread Knife Approx.8" Chef's Knife Approx. 5" Serrated Utility Knife Approx. 5" Utility Knife Approx. 3.5" Paring Knife Walnut Midtown Block Technical Details: Blade Hardness: 59 +/- HRC Blade Angle: 18° each side Construction: Full tang Blade Steel: 100% German DIN 1.4116 Handle Material: Walnut Wood Our high carbon 100% German stainless steel knives must be handwashed. Imported.