Berti knives is one of the highest regarded knife brands in Europe, and for good reason. They’ve been handcrafting cutlery in Italy since 1895. One artisan works on each knife from start to finish, marking the blade with their initials (wait till you see). Hand-wash only. 420B stainless-steel blades. Cornotech lucite handle. Handcrafted from start to finish by one artisan. Hand-forged for extreme sharpness. Optional magnetic American maple wood blocks.