My mother has gifted me two sets of the Zwilling knives. As an individual who loves to cook these have turned out to be the best possible gifts I have received. I use them daily. From a comfort of use perspective they are worlds beyond any other knives I have used. Previously, I have used expensive Japanese knives which tend to dull or show deterioration over a short period of time. The design of these Zwilling knives is unmatched. I highly recommend to everyone at every skill level.