Type 301 Three Piece Set Chef Knife designed by F.A. Porsche.  

The Type 301 Three Piece Set contains:

• 7 1/4" Santoku Knife 
• 3 1/4" Paring Knife
• 8" Carving knife

The Type 301 7 1/4" Santoku Knife is a general-purpose knife of the Japanese kitchen.  The word "Santoku" refers to the three cutting tasks which the knife performs well: slicing, dicing, and mincing.  The Santoku's blade and handle are designed to work in harmony by matching the blade's width/weight to the weight of blade tang and handle.  The Japanese Santoku is a well-balanced knife.

The Type 301 3 1/4" Paring Knife is a small knife with a plain edge blade.  It is ideal for peeling and other small or intricate work (such as de-veining a shrimp, removing the seeds from a jalapeño, 'skinning' or cutting small garnishes). It is designed to be an all-purpose knife, similar to a chef's knife, except smaller.

The Type 301 8" Carving Knife is a large carving knife.  A carving knife is used to carve poultry, roasts, hams, and other large cooked meats. A carving knife is much thinner than a chef's knife (particularly at the spine) and they are generally shorter and wider than slicers, enabling them to make thin precise slices.