This is an edit of a previous review. I continue to love the way these knives look BUT they easily stain. If you use them, they will stain. Run them the through the dishwasher or wash them by hand, they remain stained. The only way to remove the stains is the use of baking soda. I downgraded my original five star review to three because of the hassle it takes to keep these knives looking nice. More upkeep than I expect from a cutlery set.