I personally liked Zwilling Pro knives, it is comfortable in my hand. This block includes all essential knife a chef should have, spare your current steak knife set, there is a place for it..! This is a perfect set if you are a first time buying a complete set of knives. This is almost a full block essential knife a chef should have, you can add your current steak knife set. This is by far the best and the greatest wedding and housewarming gift idea and excellent investment for new kitchen knife set. Its unique curved bolster supports the pinch grip, with thumb and index finger on the blade, great for safe cutting and less fatigue. This is easy sharpen knife forged from a single piece of Special Formula High-Carbon NO STAIN stainless steel, Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade, stays sharper longer, and has superior resilience.