Excellent product! Wonderfully made and weighted knives. The shears are better than ones I would get at regular department stores. It's a perfect step up from having individual assorted knives to a single set that has various uses. The knife block itself is convenient and looks great in the kitchen. The added sharpening block is a utility that maintains the effectiveness of the knives and saves space as well as cost. Packed well, unboxes and sits beautifully while performing well.