I just got this knives set about a week ago and couldn't be happier. These knives are very well made and very sharp . The steak knives are heavy enough they feel more like they could be throwing knives not just steak knives . Although the knives were so sharp they didn't need sharpening I used the built in sharpener to sharpen a couple of old knives I had and I couldn't be happier it sharpened them very easily. Although I haven't used every knife in the block yet everyone I haved used has been a real pleasure. Do yourself a favor Buy these knifes.