The Calphalon Contemporary Knife Set with SharpIN™ Technology features a block with built-in ceramic sharpeners that automatically sharpen knives with every use. The knives are crafted from premium materials with a fully forged blade, bolster, and tang, and use high-carbon, no-stain German steel for life-long durability. (Note: steak knives are made from stamped Asian steel.) Contoured handles are comfortably balanced and labeled on the end so you can pull the correct knife out of the block every time. The Calphalon Contemporary Knife Set features a curated assortment of knives for all your food prep tasks, from dicing and chopping to slicing and julienning , and includes a Contemporay santoku knife plus eight steak knives.