I bought this set because it is the size, variety, and quality level I was looking for. Something between a full chef quality set and something where the blades are heavier instead of being as sharp or sharpen-able. The corners of the handles are squared off instead of rounded like in other sets from Henckels, and even after buying the 7" bread knife, which fits just fine, thank you (!), I have three more open slots for other knives if I wish, like a boning and fillet knife, for instance. Also, the packaging when they ship it to you is done rather well; just be careful when unpacking the knives. They come all together in one small box wrapped up in tissue paper.