I searched long and hard for a pro knife set that didn't break my bank AND matched my other cutlery. This did the trick!

Pros:
It looks BEAUTIFUL. The depth of the wood is substantial. Gorgeous sheen and excellent grain
It FEELS good. It's warm and pleasant to work with. It didn't seem to have any unnatural smells.
SHARP! I did manage to poke myself on accident with my first use. DANG these guys are really sharp.
Perfect fit. The holder displays perfectly on my counter, it doesn't take up a bunch of room.
All the best sizes. Sure I have other knives I've collected over the years---but they cherry picked the ones that are the most useful.
Easy to clean! Like a dream, really. They feel very high quality with smooth clean filed edges, no area to rust or discolor.

Cons:
You HAVE to hand-wash these babies. Trust me. Don't even look at a dishwasher with them in your hand, unless that dishwater is named Bob. Sadness and rust with come of it. They are special tools---treat them as such and they will last you forever (I assume---I'll update if not!) if you are gentle with them.
They are sharper than you think? (maybe that's a pro) Just be careful. And have a few band-aides or super glue handy. Seriously.

TL;DR:
I highly recommend these for anyone who loves to cook. They are a true joy to use. and have a wonderful warm feel to them. They would be perfect for a housewarming present, budding chef, wedding gift, bris, or a sharp stabby cutty convention (I'm sure those exist, somewhere...).

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I know I’m not the only one who appreciates a worthy set of knives, right?! I’ve always been a fan of the J.A. Henckles knives but have been running into issues with how they’ve been cutting. It’s upsetting especially because of how costly they can be. I wanted to stick with German Stainless Steel knives & came across these. I’m extremely IMPRESSED to say the least! I am aware that everyone will have their opinions based on their experiences; however, this product definitely deserves to be acknowledged! I’ve already recommended these to so many of my friends & family members because of how pleased I am with my purchase. Do the same; you won’t be sorry!

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A very attractive set of knives. Immediately out of the box, I tested out a few knives by cutting onions, carrots and some vegetables. They are sharp, cut very clean and smooth. The wooden handle is very stylish and is comfortable to hold. I am impressed with the quality I get at this price. Recommended.

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I have always bought cheap knives at Walmart that dull super fast. I finally splurged for a knife set and it’s the best choice I’ve made. It makes a huge difference in cooking!

These knives are so sharp and they get the job done very well. They comfortable in my hand and they are sturdy. This set hosts all the knives a home chef could need. I also love that it comes with shears and a sharpener.

My set came without any defects and looks really nice. The only thing I don’t like is that the butcher block has their label on it. I prefer items that are plain and simple without any wording.

Overall I am extremely pleased with these knives. They come with clear cleaning and sharpening instructions and a guide on what to do if they rust.

Definitely make sure you hand wash these!

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I have been looking at different knife sets in the stores to get my sister for her birthday for some time now. This is a beautiful set that is heads and shoulders above other knife sets that I looked at and priced way below some of the other brand names sold in the stores. This set is on par with top of the line knife sets valued in the hundreds of dollars for a fraction of the cost. The knives are steel forged right into the handles for a lifetime of wear. I work in the restaurant industry and knives like this my business has been using for over 50 years. Apparently the company knows the quality of their product since they give you a lifetime warranty on them. As far as the gift giving is concerned, it was a big hit and my sister was over the moon and loved them. I'm so glad I got her something she wanted, needed, and will get to use for many years. We are both very happy with the purchase.

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I love these knives, they are super sharp right out of the box!! I have had zero issues with any rusting, because I am not an idiot and I do not put my cutting knives in the dishwasher, I hand clean them and dry them right away. The scissors that come with this set are awesome! Best kitchen scissors I have had, my old ones (typical style) have issues cutting through chicken bones and flowers with thick stems....not these babies, kapow! right through. Best set of knives I have ever purchased for the price. I have had Henckles and Wustoff, but for the price, these knives are the way to go. Have no fear, buy them!

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Update: 1 year after buying these for myself and two sisters! That are all in amazing shape, wood is good and the blades are sharp as can be! Great buy.

So I just ordered these and honestly was more than skeptical, there were tons of great reviews, a lot of stars, very few negatives, but i was still concerned about the price. I was amazed when they arrived, I actually stood there smiling and thinking I can't believe these were so reasonably priced. They feel good in my hand, they are sharp enough to hurt yourself if you aren't careful and look amazing sitting on my counter! This is a great value for a really great product! Love them!

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I cook a lot and my utensils can at best be described as an "assortment". I am not a wealthy person and more than once I have sworn that "when I win the lottery I will have a good set of knives". I purchased a set of steak knives made by this same company and was so impressed with the quality and the price that I checked out their other products. Having seen ads for chef knives alone that equaled my rent I was astonished at the reasonable prices for these sets. After looking them over I settled on this one. I am more than happy. I have to say I do not know if these compare to a $600 MasterClass set but compared to what I have been using all these years my kitchen may as well be the Cordon Bleu now.