Haven't used them -but was disappointed to read on the blade the knives were  "made in China" .; so  these are not true Henckels.    Had  planned for  these to be given  as a Christmas  gift --but  not now ; so guess I will  keep them for myself ; need some new steak knives anyway ..since I'm not that particular; a knife is a knife as long as it cuts and does the job .