These are very nice but not as nice as my Mercer knives.  Some of them have already experienced a little bit of corrosion and i have only had them for 8 months.  In contract to Mercer knives which I have had for 8 years and have no corrosion, so, my review is four stars because I think they are nice but don’t seem like they will have staying power over the years. Please note I baby my knives when I wash them. They never see the inside of the dishwasher and I clean in lukewarm water with no harsh soaps or scrub brushes. They are sharp and the handles just a tad on the heavy side.  If you want a nice premium set but one that isn’t going to TOTALLY WOW YOU (especially if you’re the type that really appreciates a nice knife) then by all means go off.