Crafted entirely of stainless steel, these fully forged knives ably handle a variety of cutting tasks. The knives rest securely in the solid ashwood block, which fits in a drawer to save precious counter space. An excellent housewarming, graduation or wedding gift, this set includes bread, chef's, santoku, utility and serrated utility kitchen knives plus four steak knives.

New York City designers the Schmidt Brothers seek the simplest, most elegant ways to improve on classic German cutlery and knife storage.