This set includes an 8" chef's knife, an 8" slicing knife, a 7" santoku knife, a 5.5" serrated utility knife, a 3.5" paring knife, and two blade guards. The knives each come with a blade guard for safe and easy storage. It has a nonstick ceramic coating that makes slicing easier. The price is reduced from $39.99 to $23.99 to $20.39 when you apply the coupon code "SAVE" at checkout. Shipping is free for over $49 or adds $10.95.