Puester wrote:
> I have been looking locally for another knife to add to my Wusthofs, a
> particular size that might be useful to me.
>
> When I pick up an knife packaged on cardboard with a plastic overwrap, I
> notice that most of the knives are engraved "Made in Spain" but the
> packaging says "Made in China".
>
> I'm wondering what's the story here. Does anyone have anything but
> speculation about this?
>
> gloria p
> trying to stay away from buying things Chinese

The knives are made in Spain. The package is made in China.
You buy things made in China without even knowing they are made in
China. Many TV components, for example, are made in China. Many
high-tech US companies are owned by Chinese nationals. Things marked
so are really only the tip of the iceberg.
-L.