This is the perfect set by one of the world's foremost manufacturers of chef-quality knives. I bought this to replace an aging Henkels set with missing pieces (but no rust despite dishwasher cleaning), and this set is of significantly higher quality despite all the disgruntled persons who object to "designed in Germany but made in China." We already are in love with it. And the service of Wayfair was impeccable! I also appreciated the many choices Wayfair offered before I settled on this outstanding set. For those who objected to the few open slots on the block, I was delighted to have those spaces for other knives we already own or will be purchasing. Finally, the angle of the block is ideal for under-counter placement. Five-stars all the way!