I am very happy with this set. The stainless steel blades are super sharp and very easy to maintain. The handles are very comfortable to hold. This set takes care of all my cutting needs. The paring knife is perfect for peeling and shaping in hand. The small serrated knife and bread knife are amazing for breads, tomatoes, citrus and anything else with a tougher exterior and soft inside. The santoku is perfect for my vegetable prep with its slim profile. I use the utility knife for slicing my cooked meats and the chef's knife handles all the large jobs. The scissors are sharp and comfortable. I love that it also comes with enough steak knives for entertaining so I can have a nice matching set on the table.