This Zwilling Pro S 18 piece knife block set is an efficient way to equip a kitchen for the first time. This 18 piece cutlery set has a great range of cooking knives. The block set includes both a chef's knife and a hollow edge santoku, or Asian chefs knife. You'll also appreciate the Henckels knife skills videotape, an excellent primer on how to best use these knives. Each knife is backed by the JA Henckels lifetime warranty.