This set of Prof S knives is everything a girl could ever dream of!  They're made in Germany, they're forged so they are super sharp and stay that way and they're going to last for the rest of my life.  They have such an awesome weight without being too heavy.  One of my favorite knives is the little bird's beak peeler; it's perfect for coring strawberries or devining shrimp...definitely going on vacation with me.  Eight steak knives are perfect! Most sets this quality either don't come with them or only four.