I bought these without taking care to read about "Everedge."  I have always thought of J.A. Henckels as one of the best quality knife manufacturers for value-conscious consumers who appreciate high quality.  These knives are not what I expected.  The "Everedge" line are micro-serrated blades that are difficult to clean.  The micro serration snags on anything and everything.  Do not attempt to wipe the blade, as it will hang and snag on any cloth or sponge.  I suppose an automatic dishwasher would suffice, but I am someone that wipes my blades in the kitchen, during prep and after slicing meats.  This set is not cloth or sponge friendly, organic or synthetic.