| There are many forgers of knives today and | | | | Tramontina is another Brazilian company had it |
| they come from all over the world. Some of the | | | | origin in Italy. Now Manufacturing in Brazil, US, |
| highest quality knives are still made in Germany | | | | China and has 20 plants worldwide. A maker of |
| and Japan. There are however knife | | | | many other fine kitchen tools, their Santoku |
| manufacturers in other parts of the world that | | | | knives are considered to be really and good value. |
| forge excellent knives. Without lowing standards | | | | Some Chinese knife companies are also coming |
| on quality, these companies bring kitchen tools | | | | on strong with their affordability and quality, the |
| that are of professional quality. | | | | Yang Dong Changxin Industry and Trade Co is |
| Traditional knife companies from Europe started | | | | currently making some rather good Damascus |
| to arrive in Brazil in the 1930s and 40s. Cheaper | | | | steel knifes. Some of the best named Knife |
| labor and more economic freedom, helped fuel | | | | companies in the world have manufacturing plants |
| the moves. The Portuguese heritage had a | | | | in China. The Chinese have always been good at |
| European feel already, so expansion to South | | | | making cheap knock offs but there are some |
| America was natural. Mundial a Brazilian company | | | | companies making really excellent Knifes. |
| started in Germany in the 1930s and moved to | | | | Domestically there is a new comer, The Saber |
| Porto Alegre, Brazil where its headquarters are | | | | Knife Company, who is dedicated to bring |
| located today. Their knives are of excellent | | | | affordable forged American made knifes to |
| quality, and selection is among the best in the | | | | professional chefs. A relatively new company that |
| world. Their Chef knives are made from Forged | | | | makes a very nice line that will compete with |
| Stainless Steel and the 5100 series is a good | | | | some of the most famous Knife companies. |
| choice for the professional chef. Today they | | | | These are a few of the better kitchen utensils |
| make all the popular designs. | | | | out on the market right now. |