I wanted good steak knives because we love to grill steaks.  Nothing beats slicing into a steak with a fine edge knife; no tearing, just clean slicing.  

I bought this set about 4 years ago because I love Classic and the value it provides.  It is high quality, forged German steel.  They are very sharp and have stayed that way.  I resharpen them every few weeks.  Forged knives have a little more heft to them, which is what we wanted.