Forty years ago, Zwilling J. A. Henckels revolutionized the standards for top-quality knives with the introduction of the seamless synthetic handle. Sitting comfortably in the hand, the knives in this eight-piece set feature broad, strong blades and fine cutting edges . Forged from single pieces of steel the knives are hand sharpened and polished, and perfectly sized and weighted for all kinds of cutting tasks. Housed in a birch hardwood block, the set includes 4" paring, 5" serrated utility, 5.5" prep, 8" chef's and 8" bread knives plus kitchen shears and 9" sharpening steel.View our Zwilling Cutlery comparison chart. Need help choosing? Here's your essential guide to choosing the best knife