Handmade in Italy by a skilled artisan, the Coltellerie Berti Insieme Straight Paring Knife w/ Magnetized Wood Block is truly something special. It is a full tang forged knife with either a Black, Ivory or Red Lucite Handle. Coltellerie Berti believes in tradition, they have been crafting knives the same way since they began in 1895, every knife is produced from start to finish by the same artisan. The knives that come with a magnetized block are part of a system named Insieme, which means “together” in Italian. Each wood block features a pictogram of the knife it holds so you can quickly find the knife you need. This ingenious system allows you to store knives on the counter or in a drawer. You can choose the exact set of knives you want and that you will actually use to build your own personalized knife block. This knife will be something you use often and cherish forever.