Alain Saint-Joanis is a family-owned company that has been creating and manufacturing French flatware since 1876 in a region known for forging the best blades in France. These top-of-the-line collections are made with the finest quality silverplate and 18/10 stainless steel, with handles handcrafted from authentic, raw materials such as exotic woods, resins and enamels. All Alain Saint-Joanis flatware is hand-assembled and hand-polished in France, and is dishwasher safe.