These knives are so heavy an sturdy. They're extremely sharp. The quality of the knives are very high quality. The design is amazing an solid steal all the way through. I already cut myself taking them out of the package. The knife holder is so amazing, it has suction cups on the bottom so that it will not move. It has its own knife sharpener on the side. I have already recommended this to my family an friends. I have already planned on ordering a set for Christmas for my mom.