I have been using these for over 15 years and they are still as sharp as the day I started using them. My Mother had given me her old set and after multiple moves, I had lost all but one. I finally purchased my own set and am thrilled. These knives wont let you down and cut through the toughest of steak (sometimes I leave them on the grill to long). You won’t find a better, longer lasting steak knife.