Elevate your kitchen knife collection and your countertop with the Global Hashira 5-Piece Knife Block Set. This complete set pairs four of Global's most essential knives with the brand's innovative Hashira knife block — crafted from light maple wood with transparent acrylic panels and an open-frame construction that displays your knives at a glance, allows proper airflow to prevent moisture buildup, and makes cleaning effortless compared to traditional enclosed knife blocks. The four knives cover the full range of everyday kitchen cutting - the G-2 8" Chef's Knife for all-purpose chopping and slicing, the G-9 8.5" Bread Knife for clean sawing through crusty loaves and delicate cakes, the GS-5 5.5" Vegetable Knife for nimble produce prep, and the GS-96 4" Paring Knife for close-contact peeling and detail work. Every blade is forged from Global's patented CROMOVA 18 Chromium, Molybdenum, and Vanadium stainless steel, ground to a precise 15-degree edge angle and ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56-C58 for a razor-sharp edge that holds its performance far longer than standard stainless steel. Hollow stainless steel handles are precision-filled with sand to deliver perfect blade-to-handle balance, and the signature dimple pattern provides a secure slip-resistant grip in any condition. The seamless single-piece stainless steel construction eliminates crevices where debris accumulate. Made entirely in Japan. Hand wash recommended. A standout gift for serious home cooks and knife enthusiasts.