Schmidt Brothers Knife Block, Set of 15

Brothers Jordan and Jared Schmidt lend a designer's sensibility to the creation of their knives and – in the process – have redefined the art of modern knife making. Each German stainless-steel blade is hand ground, polished and sharpened to the ideal angle. Double bolsters and the company's signature Curve® promote optimal hand position and leverage. Ergonomic full-tang handles are crafted of richly grained, ash-hued PakkaWood. This set includes seven essential knives, six steak knives, a space-saving magnetic storage block and a two-stage sharpener.

• Etched blades are ground and polished by hand of premium German stainless steel.
• Each rust-resistant blade is hand sharpened to 18-degree edge.
• Patented Curve promotes optimal hand position and leverage.
• Ergonomic full-tang handles are expertly crafted of ash-hued PakkaWood.
• Steel and wood are bonded together for seamless cutting experience.
• Two-sided magnetic storage block features high-strength magnets, protective acrylic shields and stainless-steel base with scratch-resistant, slip-resistant EVA foam base.
• Storage block holds up to 16 knives.
• Two-stage handheld sharpener features fine and coarse slots that restore knife edges for peak performance.

Set includes:

• 4" paring knife
• 5" fine-edge utility knife
• 6" double-edge serrated utility knife
• 7" santoku
• 8" chef's knife
• 8 1/2" slicing knife
• 8 1/2" bread knife
• 6 steak knives
• Magnetic storage block
• Two-stage knife sharpener
• Please note: Storage block is counted as individual piece.

• 4" Paring Knife: 4" blade, 4 1/4" handle; 2.8 oz.
• 5" Fine-Edge Utility Knife: 5" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 3.2 oz.
• 6" Double-Edge Utility Knife: 6" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 5.5 oz.
• 7" Santoku: 7" blade, 5" handle; 7.6 oz.
• 8" Chef's Knife: 8" blade, 5" handle; 7.6 oz.
• 8 1/2" Slicing Knife: 8 1/2" blade, 5 1/2" handle; 7.2 oz.
• 8 1/2" Bread Knife: 8 1/2" blade, 5 1/2" handle; 7.2 oz.
• Steak Knives (6): 5" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 3.2 oz.
• Magnetic Storage Block: 14 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" high; 6 lb.
• Two-Stage Knife Sharpener: 8" x 3" x 3" high.
• Made in China using German steel.

Additional Information

• Storage block is crafted of bonded ash; made with FSC®-certified wood from responsibly managed forests.
• Sharpener is made of plastic and stainless steel.

Knives

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal and glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone or frozen food, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash knives with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
• Use honing rod once per week to maintain ideal blade angles.
• Sharpen knives once or twice per month, ideally with Schmidt Brothers pull-through sharpener.
• Hand-wash knives after sharpening.
• Store knives in safe place to protect edges and prevent injury.

Storage Block

Use

• When positioning block, ensure minimum of 6" clearance above for safe knife removal and replacement.

Care

• Wipe clean with soft, damp cloth.
• Dry thoroughly before replacing knives.
• Do not immerse block in water or other liquid as this may cause damage.

Sharpener

Use

• Insert knife in sharpener with heel of blade in slot. Pull blade through slot in one smooth movement. Repeat 2–3 times.
• Coarse sharpening may require small amount of pressure. Pull blade through fine slot after coarse slot sharpening.

Care

• Wipe clean with soft, damp cloth.

Shipping Information

This item will be shipped directly from the manufacturer and is not eligible for rush shipping. Please allow one to two weeks for delivery.

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