I bought this because my cheap no-branded old knives were getting ugly. I have always heard about the reputation of Zwilling especially the original German made products and they look gorgeous. I will use it everyday from now on. As I washed them before the initial use, I found they are unexpectedly lighter than I thought but the blades were super sharp and looked sturdy. Will have to see how it stays that way over time. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]