The Classic line by Henckels is great. The brand has always meant quality to me. The forged German steel combined with Spanish construction makes a great product. The blades are very sharp. The traditional three rivet handle with the full bolster give me the classic feel I am used to. The self sharpening block is great. My knives are always at their best. The slots are clearly labeled with which knife goes where. Each slot is precision engineered for each individual knife so they are always at their best. No one size fits all here.