The knives are decent. They were not properly sharpened from the factory, but it was easy to correct. Most had a burr that needed to be removed. The block was also poorly finished. I had to trim and sand the slots to remove all of the stringing and splinters. For the price, I was ok with but issues. The knife weight is very nice and the handles feel good. The steel holds an edge well enough for home kitchen use, but I do strop or hone before each use.