The BE–Knife peeling knife comes from KNIndustrie’s work with Coltelleria Berti, a family workshop in Italy. Made from one piece of stainless steel with a soft frosted finish, it feels smooth in hand. The squared bolster adds a bit of grip, almost like a thumb rest.

It’s short—just over 3 inches—and light enough to use almost like a pencil when carving garnishes or trimming vegetables. At the counter or over the sink, it’s quick, precise, and oddly satisfying.

Handmade in Italy. Rinse in warm water and dry with a towel; handwashing keeps the edge sharper than the dishwasher ever will.

KnIndustrie asked Coltellerie Berti—knife makers in Scarperia since 1895—to translate their workshop skill into contemporary, 18/10 stainless steel forms. The result is BE-Knife: a chef’s knife, bread knife, paring knife, vegetable knife, and tomato knife, each ground to the geometry that suits its job. Handles and blades flow from one solid piece, so there are no joins to trap moisture, and the satin finish resists staining while giving fingertip traction. Subtle chamfers along the spine ease pinch grips; a slight taper toward the butt lightens the balance for long prep sessions.

Lay the five knives on a magnetic strip or slip them into a drawer insert—the uniform profile lines up cleanly, yet each silhouette is distinct enough to grab on sight. From morning fruit to evening sourdough, the set brings a century of Tuscan craft to every cut, ready to work through years of service and a simple honing routine.

The twelve knives cover every task in a cook’s week: chef’s and slicers for everyday prep, a serrated bread knife, boning and carving for proteins, a long ham/salmon slicer, tomato and vegetable specialists, and paring, peeling, and steak knives for detail work and the table. Made in Italy. Hand-wash and dry after use.

Designed by KNIndustrie with Coltelleria Berti, the Santoku knife is cut from a single piece of brushed stainless steel. The squared bolster flows cleanly into a gently tapering handle, giving it a balanced, steady grip.

Its short, wide blade carries a fine edge that slices through fish, chops onions in clean dice, and handles herbs without bruising. The flat profile makes it ideal for push-cutting, while the extra surface helps lift and carry ingredients straight from the board. Made in Italy. Hand-wash and dry.

The BE–Knife Chef Knife comes from KNIndustrie and Coltelleria Berti, a partnership that folds Italian tradition into a single brushed-steel form. Its squared bolster meets a handle that narrows slightly toward the palm, making the weight feel balanced and secure.

At 12.7 oz (0.36 kg), it’s heavy enough for confident cuts yet agile for finer work. The long edge supports rocking motions, the width gives knuckle clearance, and the span is right for both vegetables and proteins.

Handmade in Italy. Wash by hand in warm water, dry fully with a towel. Dishwasher safe, though hand care preserves the edge best.

A joint project between KNIndustrie and Coltelleria Berti, the BE–Knife bread knife carries forward more than a century of Italian craft. Forged from a single piece of brushed stainless steel, it has a squared bolster that flows into a handle tapering gently in hand.

The serrations are cut for a steady glide—little force, no tearing—so baguettes and country loaves slice without collapse. It’s just as good on tomatoes, citrus, or a layered sponge.

Made in Italy. Hand-wash and dry.

Made from a single piece of stainless steel with a soft frost finish, it comes out of the KNIndustrie × Coltelleria Berti collaboration in Italy. The bolster squares off under your thumb; the handle runs light, easy to hold without slipping.

It works best on cooked proteins—beef, lamb, chicken. The slices come off clean, not ragged. Somewhere between a slicer and a chef’s knife, with a balance that makes it useful day to day.

Handmade in Italy. Warm water, towel dry. Dishwasher safe if you insist, but handwashing keeps the edge longer.

It’s forged from a single piece of stainless steel—KNIndustrie and the Berti workshop together. Frosted finish, almost matte when the light hits. Handle is slim, not bulky, the squared bolster works like a thumb stop.

Weight? Around 280 grams, close to 10 ounces. Enough to feel present, not so much that your hand gets tired halfway through. On smoked fish, or cured meats, the slices come off smooth, ribbon-like. Handmade in Italy. Wash it warm, dry it right away. Dishwasher safe, though most people I know keep blades like this out of the machine.

Part of the BE–Knife line designed by KNIndustrie with Coltelleria Berti, this carving knife is forged from a single piece of brushed stainless steel with a frosted finish. The squared bolster transitions into a slim, tapering handle that feels secure in hand, whether you’re carving at the table or slicing in the kitchen.

At 9″ long and 9.87 oz (0.28 kg), the blade carries enough weight for smooth motion but keeps a fine edge for thin slices. Turkey, ham, or a roast beef—all part easily under its narrow profile, with less tearing and more control.

Handmade in Italy. Wash by hand in warm water and towel-dry; avoid air-drying. Dishwasher safe, though hand care helps preserve sharpness.

The BE–Knife Slicer, from KNIndustrie’s collaboration with Coltelleria Berti, is forged from one piece of stainless steel with a frosted finish. The squared bolster offers a natural grip point, while the handle feels light but stable.

At nearly 10 inches in length, the blade works best with a gentle draw—ideal for salmon, ham, or roasts. It’s slim enough to avoid tearing, long enough to carry a slice cleanly in one motion. The knife weighs about 9.8 oz (0.28 kg), giving it just enough heft to stay steady without slowing the cut.

Handmade in Italy. Wash in warm water and dry with a towel; dishwasher safe, though handwashing is kinder to the edge.