The Wüsthof Classic Ikon series combines perfect ergonomics, excellent balance and exceptional performance for a true culinary experience. With its modern design and contoured handle, these razor-sharp knives are the kitchen essentials you will reach for time and time again. This set includes the best of the Classic Ikon series with three of the most important kitchen knives. Whether chopping, slicing, mincing, or carving; the 3.5” Paring Knife, 8” Cook’s Knife and 8” Carving Knife are made to handle any cutting task. Each Classic Ikon Knife is forged from a single block of High Carbon Stainless Steel and tempered to 58° Rockwell Hardness for lasting edge retention, integral blade strength, and ease of maintenance. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention for a knife that will last a lifetime. Wash by hand only. The knife’s black contoured handle rests comfortably in the hand while the small curvatures along the grip ensure a secure hold while prepping food. The handle is made from a highly durable synthetic material – Polyoxymethylene (POM) – which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. The half bolster allows for the knife to be honed and sharpened the entire length of the blade while the heel bolster provides added balance. Family owned for seven generations, Wüsthof was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. Wüsthof’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards.