I got a set of these steak knives may year ago as a gift. We have used them many many times since then and as our children grew and added significant others to the table,I thought I'd have to purchase different knives to match. Lo and behold, I found the same knve and to my suprise, the old ones looked almost exactly the same as the new ones. Talk about lasting, they lasted over 10 years in almost the same condition. I admit they were such a good deal , I bought 2 sets anyway but with 12, you cannot tell the old from the new. Kudos, Zwilling!