excellent block knife set,  it was a different set that i originally ordered which i had to send back for reasons  that wee not fixable so i chose this one instead, however mine did come with marks on some of the knifes, which im hoping i can get out, the block had small chunks out of it in the bread knife slot. but i have been dealing with Duke one of the customers rep managers and hes been amazing giving me the greatest deals and discounts..on both products, i will say with this set i have no problem emerging in water to wash them and drip dry but i do wipe them dry most times.. these knives are very very sharp. overall im happy with the purchase and dealing  with  Wayfair.