Henckels has a reputation for fine cutlery. I was looking primarily for a good chefs knife. 
Most knife sets have 6 steak knives. This has 8, a definite plus. 
These types of handles don't fair well I  the dishwasher. So they will be hand washed. But, they look great.
I am excited about the self sharpening block. We tend to sharpen our knives from time to time. This should prove to be better.