Received these as a wedding gift.  Absolutely love how well they cut.  The knives are so sharp that they just glide through meat without tearing or ripping.  The VG10 steel is sharp and stays sharp.  The Damascus design, and the traditional D shaped handle, lets you know these are no ordinary steak knives.  Always get raves when my guests use these.  Not many have ever used Japanese knives, let alone Japanese steak knives.