Four Star II is such a great knife!  You get high quality forged German steel but because the handle is molded not riveted, it's much lighter.  To make sure that it is perfectly balanced, they added a metal cap to the end of the handle. Genius!  
My mom and sister prefer the lighter weight.

This set covers all the bases for most kitchens including a serrated utility, think anything hard on the outside and soft on the inside, plus a 5" santoku.  It's a great chopping knife and with its shorter blade (7" is more common) it's perfect for tackling a shallot, garlic or smaller fruits and vegetables.