So far very happy with this set. I was worried when I read a review that stated all the knives were serrated. They are not. The steak knives and two of the larger knives are serrated. All others are not and are able to be sharpened. The handles are a darker metal and are forged directly into the lighter blades. They feel somewhat hollow, not totally solid, but still very well made. For the price, this is a high quality set.