This set of core knives sets the kitchen up with the absolute essentials. Tackle small scale tasks with the paring knife, perform detailed jobs like peeling vegetables and segmenting fruit with the utility knife, and dice onions and slice meat with the chef’s knife. The knife block comes equipped with 3 extra slots for expansion of your knife collection.

FOUR STAR is the top-selling knife series for ZWILLING worldwide. Honed and hand-finished by the most skilled artisans, this celebrated collection is the model of safety, ergonomics, and comfort. Thanks to their seamless transition from bolster to handle, the knives are comfortable to use for long periods of time. The bolster provides the right balance while acting as a safe finger guard. The knives are made of proprietary special formula steel that has been perfected for over 280 years. Combined with the signature ZWILLING ice-hardening technique, these FRIODUR blades are harder, sharper, they will NOT STAIN or chip and they retain their sharpness longer. Precision-forged from a single piece of steel, the SIGMAFORGE knives have an exceptionally sturdy, balanced and flexible blade.

• Set includes 4-inch paring, 5-inch serrated utility, 5.5-inch prep, 8-inch chef’s, 8-inch bread knife, honing steel, kitchen shears, and hardwood block
• SIGMAFORGE knife is forged from a single piece of solid high carbon NO STAIN steel
• Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience
• Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability
• Ergonomic polypropylene handles permanently bonded for seamless accuracy and no gaps
• Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability
• 57 Rockwell Hardness = excellent edge retention
• Manufactured in Germany