This is the perfect starter set for anybody, college students, new home owners, downsizing in the kitchen. This has two great knives, the Prep and paring, small blades but do a great job with slicing, peeling, chopping. The cutting board is a convenient addition in this set, so you don’t have to worry about getting one. And also the fact that this comes with a pull through sharpener, you are set to go when the time comes to put the edge back on your knives.