The result of countless hours working with professional chefs and designers, for the ultimate in functionality and style. All the unnecessary material has been removed from the knives, while maintaining all essential "touch points". The single piece cast German stainless steel construction means that the handle will never split or degrade over time, regardless of use. This design also eliminates any food traps, resulting in a well-balanced cutting instrument.The same design detail has gone into the knife stand, which is an extremely functional yet exquisitely beautiful addition to the knife set.