Martha Stewart Carverton Cutlery Set

No, these knives should be hand washed only. Dishwashers can dull the high-carbon stainless steel blades and damage the ABS handles over time.

Full-tang means the metal blade extends all the way through the handle. This design provides better balance, stability, and durability compared to knives where the blade only goes partway into the handle.

Yes, the set comes with a sharpening steel. Using this regularly will help maintain the edge of your blades between professional sharpenings.

The set includes an 8-inch chef knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-inch utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife, 3-inch bird's beak knife, and six 4.5-inch steak knives, along with kitchen shears and a sharpening steel.

The triple-riveted design secures the handle scales to the full-tang blade, ensuring the handle won't loosen or separate with frequent use. It also provides a comfortable, ergonomic grip for safer cutting.

The block is designed to hold 14 pieces, so it has a moderate footprint. It is best suited for standard kitchen counters where you have enough clearance to easily pull the knives out from the top.