All though this is such a unique piece and I love it exposed in my kitchen, the knives are so cheap. I have had the knife set for about 7 months now, and 3 out of the 8 knives have rust on them! If you plan on not using them a lot yes I recommend, but if your a frequent cook like myself, do not purchase. I hope I can find a set of knives that will fit in the cleaver.