This is a great set. It has all my needs covered. The paring knife is great for shaping and peeling. The prep knife makes veggies and herbs a breeze. The serrated knives are perfect for anything with a tougher exterior and soft inside like bread, tomatoes, citrus fruit and melons. The chef's knife handles all my larger chopping and cutting jobs. The carving knife makes nice thin slices of my cooked roasts.  The handles are very comfortable and look great on my counter.