This is the best set for me. I use a lot of smaller knives on a daily basis, this set has 3 different paring knives, a boning knife, a tomato serrated knife, a prep knife and a small santoku! hits all my bases. it still has a bread and a 8" chef, which I use less often. I reall ylike that it has 8 of the fabulous pro fine edge steak knives. all in a roomy and sturdy dark sood block.