Handcrafted in contemporary Southwestern styling, Mesa cutlery from Nambé makes a superb gift for the steak lover. Each of the six steak knives in this set is a work of art. The smooth (non-serrated) stainless-steel blade curves dramatically to a sharp point, while the spine stays absolutely straight. The full-tang construction means the metal runs all the way through the handle, adding strength, weight, and balance. Polished to a beautiful dark rose color, the pakka-wood handle angles at both the butt and bolster, and is cut away on top to reveal more of the polished stainless steel. Designed by Neil Cohen, one of Nambé's top designers, the knives come bedded in plush black inside a wooden gift box. Mesa cutlery is imported, and like all finely crafted knives, should be washed by hand. Nambé was founded in 1951 in a village of the same name in scenic northern New Mexico. From the beginning, the company has focused on hand-producing high-quality, functional items such as metal bowls and trays with great attention to timeless, modern design. Stainless steel, porcelain, and crystal pieces now join Nambé's signature metal-alloy lines, all of which are flawlessly crafted and exceptional as gifts. Nambé has won numerous design awards, has been shown in or recognized by nearly two dozen museums worldwide, and is part of the permanent collections of many prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. --Ann Bieri
