The Messermeister Avanta steak knife is a 5" fine edge slicing and carving knife with an upswept boning tip. This upward curved tip is designed to assist in separating meat from the bone. The gradually cambered long blade is most efficient at pull cutting through boneless sections of meat. The knife blade is constructed from German high carbon stainless steel, which creates and holds a sharper edge and the handle is made of beautiful and durable pakkawood. This economical steak knife set is made in China.