If I could give this set 10 stars I would.  I can't say enough good things.  I took a knife skills class and was taught to hold the knife up on the blade.  These knives make that so natural because of the curved bolster.  They have a great weight and are super sharp.  The knives in the block make sense as they are the ones I use the most.  And the shears are really handy.  I can't see myself ever buying another set.