I have had another high-quality knife set for 20+ years that I thought were great until I got this set. They stay sharp, cut beautifully and are comfortable to hold. My only small gripe is that the knife block does not appear to be made specifically for the set because there are some gaps so the knives don’t fit perfectly, they lean a little. It is not the biggest deal, but I was a little surprised to see that and it wouldn’t stop me from buying the set again.