Solid set of Kitchen knives! I love the weight of these knives and they have that traditional look that makes you feel like a pro. I love having a new tomato knife now, my old one was searing down on the blade and they cant be sharpened. The 5 " santoku is my new favorite chopping knife! It cleanly cuts veggies and feels really solid in your hands the flat cutting edge on the blade makes chopping so much more efficient. The block is made of really nice birchwood and adds a beautiful look to my counter top.