Au Nain Prince Gastronome Steak Knives with Rose Wood Handles, 4-Piece Set

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nains Prince Gastronome steak knives are meticulouslyhandcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honoured craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. Featuring rosewood handles with three gold brass rivets and a gold brass bolster, these knives are gorgeous. The razor-sharp stainless-steel blades cut steak with an easy efficiency while the curvature of the knife feels well balanced and is comfortable to hold. Made with impeccable craftsmanship, the quality of these knives is undeniable and come housed in a beautiful box ideal for storage and if the current owners great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the Giant of the knife, the imposing 65 Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humour and panache by creating the brand Au Nain ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils. Au Nain