Meiji 7-Piece Block Set by Zwilling J.A. Henckels

Designed by ABS-certified Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery East-meets-West design combines the aesthetics of Japanese-style knives with the performance of a Western-style blade shape and grind for edges that are extremely sharp and easy to maintain Each blade is forged from a core of FC61 steel and clad in 100 layers of nickel and stainless Damascus to take and hold a razor-sharp, yet easy-to-care-for edge Mirror-polished blades feature an etched ladder Damascus pattern designed by Bob Kramer Fine-carbide distribution results in a blade that holds an incredibly sharp angle Ice hardening to 61 Rockwell improves the microstructure of the steel for improved cutting performance, corrosion resistance, and increased durability D-shaped Japanese-style handles in charcoal pakkawood provide a secure grip and excellent balance Each handle features a decorative center pin handcrafted in Bob Kramer’s workshop Each knife draws on Seki City, Japan’s wealth of knife-making experience and undergoes a rigorous 42-day manufacturing process that involves 45 artisans and 100 distinct steps