Berti Intero Knife Block, Set of 6

Summary

Coltellerie Berti, a fourth-generation family company based in Italy, has been manufacturing handcrafted knives since 1895 and still produces them according to tradition, with each one produced by a single craftsperson. Their six-piece set includes six everyday essentials for carving, slicing, paring, chopping and dicing. Made of forged stainless steel, they're finished with durable cream-colored Lucite® handles for a modern touch and include magnetized maple wood holders that connect to create a customized storage block.

• Forged stainless-steel blades.
• Cream-colored Lucite® handle is lightweight yet durable and easy to clean.
• Full tang with triple rivets.
• Each knife is produced by one craftsperson, whose initials are engraved on the blade.
• Includes individual magnetic storage blocks made from Italian maple.
• Each storage block is silkscreened with the name of the knife and its pictogram.

Set includes:

• Carving knife
• Bread knife
• Utility knife
• Chef's knife
• Straight paring knife
• Tomato/citrus knife
• Maple storage blocks

Dimensions & More Info

• Carving Knife: 9" blade, 4" handle.
• Bread Knife: 8 3/4" blade, 4" handle.
• Utility Knife: 6" blade, 4" handle.
• Chef's Knife: 8 1/2" blade, 4" handle.
• Straight Paring Knife: 4 1/3" blade, 3 3/4" handle.
• Tomato/Citrus Knife: 4 2/3" blade, 3 3/4" handle.
• Made in Italy.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
• Maintain the knife's cutting edge by regularly using a honing steel.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing, your knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
• Sharpen knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.