Brothers Jordan and Jared Schmidt lend a designer's sensibility to the creation of their cutlery, and in the process have redefined the art of modern knife making. Their Damascus series combines German manufacturing excellence with high-carbon Japanese stainless steel that's skillfully layered, forged and folded for unparalleled performance. Ergonomic handles are expertly carved from coconut with full tangs for optimal balance and smooth contours for a comfortable grip. The seven-piece set includes essential knives for prepping, slicing and serving, along with a stainless-steel sharpener and magnetic storage block.

• Blades are forged from 65 layers of high-carbon VG10 Japanese stainless steel.
• Designed to maintain their razor-sharp edges.
• Resin-infused coconut handle.
• Full tang construction and ergonomic contours promote comfort and balance.

7-piece set includes:

• 3 1/2" paring knife
• 5" santoku knife
• 6" hocho knife
• 8" bread knife
• 8" chef's knife
• Two-stage sharpener
• Magnetic storage block