Global's Hashira knife set displays four essentials in a contemporary, space-saving block with eye-catching minimalism. Made of light maple, the sculptural stand has an open-frame design with four slots at top that gives a view of the knives' blades behind clear acrylic-paneled sides. The four knives in the set4-inch paring, 5.5-inch vegetable, 8-inch chef's and 8.5-inch breadfeature razor-sharp blades and sand-filled handles with Global's signature dimpled-grip for the ideal weight, balance and slip-resistant comfort.