These knives were written about in the New York Times not long ago as being a favorite of chefs all over the world. I had never heard of them, but, trusting the Times as I always have, I immediately ordered the 7″ serrated utility knife. Now I can’t do without it! it is absolutely perfect for slicing bread, tomatoes, fruit…anything with a semi-firm exterior and a soft interior. Made in Solingen, Germany, they have all the craftsmanship and quality as Henckels, but at a much lower price point. Take a look at ludwigschiffcutlery.com.