GOURMET series laser-cut knives are crafted in the company’s factory in Germany. Well-balanced and durable, GOURMET knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel. GOURMET knives feature a new handle design made of a highly durable synthetic material – Polyoxymethylene (POM) – which has a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. The 9-Slot Block also allows you to add four of your existing (or future) collection of day-to-day Wüsthof Steak Knives to this block set for easy access!