At least one of the blades is already showing spots of rust (see pic).  The base arrived chipped (see pic).

Something to consider when purchasing a knife block set is the design of the base.  I keep mine on my kitchen counter under the upper cabinets.    With this block design, you have to pull the knives straight up... which means the upper cabinets get in the way.  I have to move the whole block out from underneath the upper cabinets, take out the knife, and then put the block back in.  In retrospect, I should've purchased a block that allows you to pull the knives at more of an incline.