I bought this for my mom under the guise as a wedding present for my sister (my best attempt to keep it a surprise for my mom). When the package came she questioned me on how I would ship it to my sister. Then the truth came out and she was ecstatic! My mom has had the same knife set for a little over 30 years and it was a welcome gift. She absolutely loves the variety and quality of the knives, plus they fit perfectly within her kitchen setup.