A.G. Russell Knives

This four-piece set of cocobolo handled steak knives feature sleek contemporary European styling for elegance at any dinner table. Produced in Maniago, Italy, today's center for quality knife production in Europe, to the highest standards of quality. Many of the top cutlers in Maniago have banded together to organize a consortium of fifty or so companies to guarantee quality production.

Viper® is a company that obviously takes great pride in designing and producing the best knives possible. They have embraced the concept of "Maniago Quality" and, taking advantage of the latest technologies and design and production genius, they push it to the limit. The Evolution Lockback is a prime example.

The knife industry in Europe, as well as in Japan, has always centered around one area in each country. In England, it was Sheffield, in Germany, Solingen, in Japan, Seki City and in Italy it has been Maniago. In the recent past, we have seen a decline in quality knife production in England, Germany, the United States and most recently in Japan. There are good companies making quality knives remaining in Germany, Japan and the U. S., but they are few.