I chose this set because it includes the essential knives for cooking in a more compact block. I specifically wanted the 4” paring and 5” vs 7” santuko knives. I had been using a henkles international 4” knife for many years as one of my go to knives so was familiar with the brand and feel of the knife but wanted something a little higher quality so selected the Forged Premio. I absolutely love the 5” santuko knife. It is the perfect size for my small hands. I plan to buy a separate set of steak knives to keep in the drawer as they are not used as often.