Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Set of AVANTI® PERFEKT Knives. With proper care and attention, these knives will last a lifetime and bring years of pleasure to the user. Like a quality oven, a quality knife is invaluable in the preparation and presentation of food. Each knife has its own special features and uses, and as you begin to appreciate each knife's function, your satisfaction will increase. AVANTI® PERFEKT Knives are ground and polished by hand and with the exception of the slicer are manufactured using the hot drop-forged process. AVANTI® products are a lifetime investment and famous for their quality. Chefs around the world rely on AVANTI® to perform the task.