Blades are one piece all the way thorough handle making them super sturdy. The only difference between these and a 300 dollar set is that the are not hardened or quenched to keep and edge longer. They come with a super sharp edge out of the box and chopped through and diced an onion in no time. You can see mill lines on the blade but that's fine with me if it makes the price a little cheaper. Has a really nice wood box with a quality finish and strong stand. Over all a surprisingly nice set for the money and i would'nt hesitate to buy again. If your looking for a quality set with little cash this its it.

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I purchased these after doing a bit of research here. I cook four to six times a week and cut fruit and sandwiches for my lunch probably three to five days a week. I wanted a relatively inexpensive set for everyday use for chopping vegetables, trimming and cutting beef and chicken (if you don't buy a good cheap chuck or bottom round roast and slice it for your own own stew meat for beef stew, what are you doing with your life?) and for my lunch prep, a set I could throw in the dishwasher and not really worry about. After all, knives really are utilitarian, and I would rather spend more money on other things.

I have had two sets of knives over the last couple of years, and I ended up disappointed in both. I had a set of Cuisinart but the handle on the chef's knife broke within six months and the knives were not at all sharp, even after repeated sharpening. I decided to replace them with a set of "never needs sharpening" J. A. Henckels. They were pretty horrible. Not very sharp, and the chef's knife was far too heavy to handle with any kind of agility. This is my third set in five years and I hope they will last. I love the light and easy weight and feel of the knives, particularly the smaller chef's knife and the larger utility knife. I have sliced or chopped tons of onions, apples, pineapple, strawberries, beef, chicken, garlic, broccoli, eggs, and sandwiches since I got the set, and they just keep saying, "Bring it on." Love the set. And the wooden block with the stainless steel stand really is stylish. Looks nice with stainless appliances. A great purchase.

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I should probably wait a couple months before writing a review for these because most knives cut very well when you first get them. I'm interested to see how the sharpness holds up after months of use, but for right now, they are amazing!! Hands down, probably some of the easiest-cutting knives I've used. I'm super picky when it comes to knives, but I have no complaints with these! I do wish the set came with steak knives, but it provides you with the basics. The appeal of the holder is just an added bonus. It looks much sleeker than those big wooden blocks sets.

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I’m not a big cook, so I was not looking for a 30 piece knife set. This is perfect for those of us who don’t get very complicated in the kitchen. The stand for the knives is very modern and takes up minimal room and the knives themselves are fantastic - I forgot what it’s like to use a knife to cut something with minimal effort.

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I love this set. Super sharp. Already cut myself.

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These look pretty nice with decent quality, lightweight and come sharp! This isnt one of those premium knives like cutco but for someone on a budget yeah kinda worth it these also kinda scratch easy if you use the abrasive side of the sponge to get anything that's stuck off.

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Before using one same knife, which is used to cut vegetables and cut fruits. So, unfortunately, every time I cut apples with it, I always taste the flavor of onions or other vegetables. Now, I can cut different foods with different knives:)

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Two months value! Garbage! We needed knifes for basic fruits and veggies! No way a knife gets dulled just for that!