From France’s Laguiole region, known for its expertly crafted cutlery ,this set is part of the Classic Collection which is a higher end product. The serving set has a thick carved decorative spine embellishing the handles. They have a good weight to them as well. They are hand made in France and are packaged in oak box with a lid. They are available in the stainless steel with a black handle or all stainless steel.