I bought two sets, one for my vacation home and one as a gift as was disappointed to find a very similar set, same block, same number pieces, only slight difference in steak knifes 1/2" shorter and one  knife varied in style for $50.00 less per set the day these arrived. Ordered the cheaper set and returned these for $87.00 savings. I never tried the knifes but I am sure they are fine for the price.