Hello, Harlequin. Colors spring into action across this lovable line of flatware with compressed fabric handles (a durable mashup of cotton and resin). Nontron, synonymous with the finest in cutlery, is the name of a village in the Dordogne region of France where it is believed knife making started at the beginning of the 13th Century. Today, the cutlery that bears its name (Coutellerie Nontronnaise) since 1928 produces handmade knives using ancestral methods and modern tools too. Your guests will not be disappointed, we promise. This knife set is covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects. All components including storage box, are 100% Made in France.  Makes a fab gift for friends or family. Dishwasher safe, highly appealing.