Our relationship began more than four years ago...however,  MAC knives have been around for more than 40 years!   You can be sure that these are the finest knives in this price range.  I know for a fact that they are made in Japan in an area that is famous for its samurai swords and has hundreds upon hundreds of years of steel-making experience.  The MAC knives are still hand-finished by craftsmen with a lifetime of experience.  Because there is no paid advertising for the knives (although famous chefs like Thomas Keller, Charlie Trotter, Nobu Matsuhisa, Tetsuya, Eric Rupert, and Hubert Keller endorse the knives because they use them and believe in the product), the cost of the knives is kept to a minimum.  The reputation of the knives is what sells them!  I have dozens, if not hundreds, of fan letters that warm my heart because they let me know how much these knives have meant to them. 

NEWS FLASH: There is a Thomas Keller special limited-edition set in the works for 2008.  It will be an awesome set with five knives with the white ceramic handles and "Thomas Keller" 's signature engraved on each blade.  He will also be signing each of the 500 boxes.  If you'd like more information, write me an email anytime!