The Cuisine::pro iconix straub 7 piece knife block combines all the superb technical characteristics favored by chefs all around the world. This is a premium quality German stainless steel knife set. Cuisine::pro iconix knives have been crafted from the finest German stainless steel 1.4116. This traditional German style of knife is favored loved by European master chefs around the world. German craftsman and bladesmith technology are at the very core of every knife. Cuisine::pro iconix blades are made from premium German stainless steel that have been mined in Germany since last century.