I bought these knives as a housewarming gift for a family member, and they are really nice. It is a good solid beginner set of knives, and the recipient says they are very sharp and I had picked out an excellent set. Overall, I'm really happy about this set of knives being a hit with the person I gave them to, and they are being used daily. They make an excellent housewarming or holiday gift for anybody. You can't go wrong with this set, in my opinion.