I was intending on purchasing individual knives, opposed to a set. However, this set was a great price, and turns out meets the needs for the knives I was planning on purchasing. 

I don’t prefer a self sharpening block, so don’t have any opinions on this particular one (as I keep my knives in a drawer). Also, haven’t used the steak knives yet. I have used all of the other knives multiple times and am extremely pleased with the quality!