Named for the Japanese word for "connection," the Zwilling Kanren collection celebrates the bond formed while cooking and eating together. Uniting German engineering and Japanese craftsmanship, each 48-layer Damascus-style blade is forged from high-performance carbide stainless steel and hand honed using the three-step Honbazuke process. Triple-riveted Micarta handles feature Zwilling's signature curved bolster, promoting a secure grip and comfortable, fatigue-free cutting.

• Includes five of the most commonly used knives, plus four steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and a storage block.
• 48-layer Damascus-style blades are hand honed in high performance FC61 fine carbide stainless steel for remarkable corrosion-, stain- and chip-resistance.
• Zwilling's signature curved bolster and black linen Micarta handle are ergonomically designed for safe, comfortable handling.
• BPA-free.
• Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.

12-Piece Set includes:

• 4" paring knife.
• 5 1/2 prep knife.
• 8" chef's knife.
• 9" carving knife.
• 9" bread knife.
• 4 1/2" steak knives (set of 4).
• Twin Select kitchen shears.
• Diamond steel.
• 12-slot acacia storage block.

Please note: Storage block is counted as an individual piece.