My mother received these knives as a wedding present from her brother in the 70's, and passed them down to me when I went to college 10 years ago. These knives are still sharper than ever and my favorite knives to use in the kitchen. I would even bring in the chef's knife into work with me when I worked in a restaurant. With proper care and sharpening almost 50 years later, these knives still cut like perfectly. This brand has earned my trust in reliability in my kitchen knives. Unfortunately, a friend borrowed a knife from my set and moved away which was heartbreaking. I have to replace that one but I'll be using this brand as far as I can see in the future. I also recently purchased a carving knife from their Miyabi line and am extremely satisfied in the craftsmanship. Great purchase!