Let's talk about knives - the fundamental kitchen tools that help make food preparation faster and easier. Having them in tip-top shape is important to keep home and pro chefs look and stay sharp as they craft ingredients for any recipe. A complete knife collection such as the Babish 15-piece German Steel Cutlery Set has all the essential and specialty knives to prepare and perform a variety of cutting techniques. Forged German Steel construction maintain maximum sharpeness and offer better rust resistancet to hold up to everyday use and constant contact with heat, acids and other elements. Each knife features a full-tang blade to provide even weight distribution throughout for improved support and control of the knife. This helps ensure safety for delicate tasks and efficiency when working with tricky ingredients. Masterfully made to yield clean slices every time, these knives are a solid choice to ensure safety and efficiency when it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to prep work. Hand wash only.  

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* The set includes one 8-inch chef knife, one 8-inch bread knife, onne 8-inch slicer knife, one 6.5-inch carving fork, one 6.5-inch santoku knife, one 3.5-inch paring knife, six 4.5-inch steak knives, one pair of kitchen shears, one sharpening steel and one knife block  * High-carbon, quality 1.4116 German steel (Rockwell HRC 55 +/-2) knives resist rust and corrosion  * Forged, full-tang blades provide strength and balance to withstand tireless cutting  

* Each blade has a razor-sharp edge at a 13° cutting angle is easy to sharpen and maintain   

* All-purpose chef knife maintains a sharp edge for any cutting task * Granton-edged santoku knife reduces drag and offers easy food release  

* Serrated bread knife easily cuts baguettes, pastries, and more * Masterful slicer knife to cut meat and poultry in clean and even slices  

* Sharp carving fork keeps larges pieces of meat in place as you cut  

* Handy paring knife for easy peeling and creating garnishes 

* Modern steak knives match any flatware and place setting  

* Durable sharpening steel helps hone and align any knife 

* Versatile scissors for a variety of uses in the kitchen   

* Hand wash only.  Towel dry immediately.  Use the knives on sturdy wood or smooth, BPA-free plastic cutting boards. Do not slice or cut on porcelain, marble, granite, tile, stainless steel, or glass.   

* To clean the knife block, use a soft, damp cloth.