I didnt want to have to make multiple purchases so I went with this larger set. It has everything I wanted from pairing and prep knives all the way up to the bread knife. I am so happy that it came with steak knives as well. They are the best steak knives Ive ever used. They are straight bladed, basically small versions of the Pro boning knife, so they slice not tear and can be re-sharpened. If you are looking for the best in German cutlery the Zwilling Pro line is the way to go. The forged German blades are very sharp ,stay sharp for a long time and are easy to maintain. They all feature a curved bolster which is very comfortable to hold and encourage the proper holding of the knives. It helps make the knife an extension of your arm and gives straighter more accurate cuts. This is the last set Ill ever need to buy.