This is a dream set of kitchen knives. Everything you could want in a high quality set and then some. 3 different kinds of paring knives, 2 serrated shapes and of course the wonderful steak knives. The bamboo block is so nice and smooth, it looks much better finished that others out there I really like haveing the full bolster between the handle and the blade, it adds weight and makes me feel a little safe away from the sharp (really sharp) edge.