This 17 piece knife set is exactly what I have needed for cooking! There is a knife for everything and scissors to help you cut the perfect cuts. There is a pamphlet that explains what every knife is used for so you can use the knives to their fullest potential. On the knifes it also has the name of the knife because there are a few that look very similar. These knives are extremely sharp and do not need to be sharpened at all for the first few weeks of use. When it's time to sharpen the knives you place them in the knife sharpener and pull up in the kever to sharpen the blade. These knives have been great for cutting meat, fruits, bread and so much more! This is the only knife set you will need in your kitchen!