Messermeister Avanta 3 Piece Knife SetThe 3 Piece Avanta Starter Set from Messermeister contains a 8 Chef, 6 Utility and 3 Paring Knife with Pakkawood handles. The knives are drop forged from German X50 Stainless Steel for toughness. They are sharp, rust resistant and easy to maintain. A solid bolster and full tang give them great balance and heft. Avanta knives were developed for one of the leading culinary schools in North America, they are designed in the USA, made from German