Clipper Corporation – a supplier of commercial cookware in the foodservice industry – announces the launch of the VIKING® Culinary Line, including a full line of cutlery and cutting boards. The Steak Knife Set features traditional steak house quality in a commemorative bamboo box.

With signature pakkawood handles, the Viking Steak Knife Set brings steak house grade knives into the home. The durable pakkawood handles are an exceptional quality and will provide years of long lasting beauty. No two handles are exactly the same. With a partially serrated blade constructed from German steel, the Viking Steak Knife will slice through your steak with ease, locking in the juices and flavor of each morsel.

Features Include:

• Built from heavy gauge stainless steel from Germany
• Triple rivet construction
• Moisture resistant pakkawood handles
• Natural pakkawood handle means no two handles will be exactly alike
• Heavy gauge blade with partial serration slices through any steak with ease
• Keepsake bamboo storage box
• Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended

The Steak Knife Set is available with a red or black pakkawood handle. Suggested retail is $180.00/set and will be available at specialty and gourmet retailers in July 2014. For more information visit www.vikingculinaryproducts.com.

About Clipper Corporation

Founded in 1994 by award-winning entrepreneur Lina Hu, Clipper Corporation is recognized as a leading global distributor and supplier of professional kitchen accessories and restaurant supplies for national and global chains, including Capital Grille, Denny’s, Yum Brands, Darden Restaurants, UPS, California Pizza Kitchen, TGI Fridays, among others.

In 2014, Viking – the manufacturer and marketer of premier kitchen appliances worldwide – chose Clipper Corporation to develop and launch this top-tier kitchenware program under an exclusive licensing agreement. Clipper is the sole manufacturer and distributer of the new Viking Culinary collection, with the ultimate goal of maintaining the image and quality that the world has come to associate with the Viking brand. The Viking Culinary collection encompasses cookware, cutlery, tableware, barbecue tools, cutting boards and other non-electric kitchenware.

About Viking

Viking Range, LLC originated ultra-premium commercial-type appliances for residential use, creating a whole new category of home appliances. Committed to innovative product design, unrivaled performance and peerless quality.

Viking is headquartered in Greenwood, Mississippi, and is a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation, a long-time leader in commercial kitchen technology. Viking appliances are recognized globally as the foremost brand in the high-end appliance industry and are sold through a network of premium appliance distributors and dealers worldwide.