Cutco Cutlery has manufactured fine cutlery in Olean New York, since 1949. It is known as "The World's Finest Cutlery", and has lead the industry for the last 23 years in the world. All knives are proudly made in the USA, and are guaranteed "Forever", including free sharpening/free repair and replacement, no receipts needed. All edges are sharpened, straight and "double D" (a patented serrated edge). Customer service at Cutco is the greatest!This is very fine cutlery you only purchase once. As the saying goes "one and done". You will never be sorry as a member of the Cutco Family!