Established in 1930, Stanley Rogers has thrived through generations, providing traditional quality and classic style. Stanley Rogers has a long tradition of designing and creating quality stainless steel products to enhance the cooking and dining experience. Sophisticated design and production methods are employed so that every piece bearing the Stanley Rogers name reflects their proud tradition of manufacturing excellence and their commitment to the highest quality products. This statement piece combines bamboo encased in a matte black outer. Knife handles feature easy to identify knife symbols to aid quick selection. The block houses the five essential knives to cover all cutting tasks in the kitchen. Dishwashing is not recommended as it can cause your knives to become blunt more quickly. To clean the knife block, wipe with a damp cloth and allow to air dry. Do not submerge in water.