Recently purchased for my new apartment.  Just graduated from college and wanted a block because I was tired of using the assorted knives I used while in school.
This block set is perfect.  Has everything I need to work in the kitchen.
Love the one piece design, which makes it durable, and gives the knives a really good weight and feel.  The knives are forged which are superior to a stamped knife, and help balance the knife and protect my finger from the edge.
Still learning how to properly use the honing steel, but I am glad it was included in the set, so that I can maintain the edge, and keep them nice and sharp.