The Global Teikoku 5 Piece Knife Block Set includes all the essential knives a busy kitchen needs to prepare meals day to day. Each knife in the Teikoku block has been made in Japan from the finest quality stainless steel, featuring exceptional balance and brilliant edge retention. The blades have been ice tempered and hardened to withstand the rigorous of professional and domestic use and to ensure the longevity of the razor sharp, resilient edges. The clear base allows you to identify the knives by their blades at a quick glance, so you never have to rifle through them to find the right one.