I LOVE these knives, they are incredibly sharp sp be careful. I finally have a set of knives that actually do what they should in the kitchen! The quality is unreal, I have a few hand-me-downs of these knives and they still perform like new. I do have the sharpener but once a year take them to a professional for some TLC. This is a must for any chef! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]