It looks really good on my black pearl countertop. But the best is the cutting, these knives are really easy to handle/ love the grip. I have used each knife for cutting different items like vegetables, red meat, chicken, pork... all in different thickness... and the knives go through - almost like butter.  We do sharpnen them about every other week, as we cook everyday. I do not put them in the dishwasher, although at times I found one of them in there, and still look great. Do not forget to use the knives on wooden block... or in your plate, of course. Happy with my purchse!