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.