These knives are amazing - best set I've ever used! They just glide through meats and veggies, cutting effort and prep time. My only complaint is the wooden knife block. The knives are so pointy and sharp that you need perfect precision putting them back in place. If you accidentally miss, the wood gets scratched. On the plus side though, it would be easy to buff and re-varnish if it acquired too many scratches over the years. What truly matters is the value of the knives, and they are top quality!