GOURMET laser-cut stamped knives are crafted in the company's factory in Germany. GOURMET knives are made of high-carbon stain-free 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. Product Highlights: Comfortable and highly-durable polyoxymethylene (POM) handle with a traditional look and feel, stickered with our red Trident logo. Tempered to 56 Rockwell. Incredibly sharp and easily maintained, laser-cut stamped blade. The Seven Piece Block Set includes a 3" Spear Point Paring Knife, 4 1/2" Utility Knife, 6" Serrated Utility Knife, 6" Cook's Knife, 9" Steel, Come-Apart Kitchen Shears, and 9-Slot Block.