These knives are forged from high carbon German steel and made in Spain.  It's as close as you can get to the knives made in Germany at a much more affordable price.

Chris Kimbal designed this set with a serrated prep knife because he knows that most people never sharpen their knives.  The prep knife can be used for so many kitchen tasks, and for many, it is their go-to knife.  The parer is great for your "hand held" tasks.  And the santoku is the perfect chopper, but is slightly curved, so you can rock or chop.