Chicago Cutlery Malden (16-PC) Kitchen Knife Block Set With Wooden Block & Built-In Sharpener, Contoured Handles and Sharp Stainless Steel Professional Chef Knife Set & Scissors

These are some really good quality knives. I bought these as a present for Christmas and they've been used every day since and they've still been cutting like brand new. It's really nice to have a good quality knife set now. Everything is well built and the block is very strong and nice looking. I love each knife and if you use them appropriately they make your life so much easier. Before I used to force the knife to make a simple cut, now it feels like I'm cutting through water. I'd highly recommend these knives to anyone really. Anyone would really appreciate these knives, they're really good quality for the price. You can not go wrong at all with these.Also, to the people whose knives have already rusted, I don't know what you're doing with your knives. I've had mine wet, and set in a drying rack to air dry and there's not a single speck of rust on them. So to anyone who has been discouraged about buying these because of that, then you have nothing to worry about. They're doing something wrong with them.

Great knives

Excellent quality, easy to use, cuts through anything. Great value for the price. (These knives cost way more at retail stores.)

These knives are really really good. I got these for my mom as a gift and she really likes them. She doesn't like to use the wooden block because she doesn't like a lot of clutter on the kitchen counter, so she puts these knives in the drawer. The knife that they show in the picture, however, isn't as big as regular knives. I personally like this because it's small and convenient without it being to bulky. It also cuts food very very nicely. I particularly like to use it to cut parsley because it can cut it into very fine pieces. Every time I need to cut something in the kitchen, I use the knife shown in the picture because I just love it so much. And because I don't make very big meals and only cook occasionally, I don't need the bulkier bigger knife that we have. The only reason I gave this four stars instead of five was because I really was expecting to get a bigger knife. I also like the handles because they clean very easily and don't get grease stuck on them. They're also good because the metal part goes all the way to the end of the handle, unlike cheaply made knives that stop where the handle meets. Overall, I love this set, and I use these knives all the time. Definitely recommend.

Shadow knives that work great. Knife block looks very nice on the counter. Has all the necessary knives you need. We do hand wash these only to avoid extra wear on them but they have held up great in 6 months.

Premium grade knives

Oh I love these knives!!! I honestly have only used a couple so far, so I will add to my review once I get some more time in with them.. But so far, I looove how nice they cut. I had to cut up ribs tonight... like butter! The handles are so nice, you get a really good grip! The quality is beautiful, especially for a first knife set, like it is for me. I love cooking so I cannot wait to see how these babies handle all that I do in the kitchen. The company also has a lifetime warranty, which is really nice knowing if they break I will be taken care of. That alone is worth the money I paid, let alone the beautiful knives I got. The holding block isnt super bulky, which is nice for limited space kitchens like mine, and it is also made nicely. I regret not getting the bigger set, but one day I will expand to more when my cutting skills expand! Be careful, THEY ARE VERY SHARP!!!

Out of the box they are what I expected, block was a little lighter then picture, but look of knives and what I expected about the knives where right on. I love the weight of the knives and the size of the handles. I am a man and got these knives because of the weight and feel of them.They are sharp! I have cut pork chops in half, not accross the top but through the side (the thickness) and I actually had fun doing it. Tomatoes are hard to cut without squirting out all the seeds and juice, but with these knives I am humored and amazed that I can cut slivers so thin and the juice and seeds stay in the sliver. I have had so much fun using them I have even bragged about them. I have had them for about 3 weeks now. I follow what I have read about washing and wiping them down after each use and see no rust or dark spots on the blade. I will come back in a few months and offer more of what I experience with them.. Oh!! one thing for sure, be careful I cut my finger with one of them and darn did it hurt. Only got the side of my finger and it did not go to deep, But I have learned to respect the edge of these knives. Add some more a few months.June 26 2015 - It has been 3 months since I purchased them and I gotta say "I still love the knives." I have not noticed any discoloration or rust or even signs of it. I have read where other reviewers have said that theirs have but mine have not. They are still sharp and I use them every day. I have cut my finger twice since the first time so I gotta say again "respect the edge of these knives." :o)January 1 2016 - Still loving the knives. I have no spots on any knife, but I wipe them when I am done using them and have never put them in the dish washer. My wife however has left a few knives on the counter still wet from cutting something and hours later I find it and clean it right away. Still no spots on any of them. Sharpness. we cook about 3 to 5 times a week so the knives are used often. I always use the cooks knife the on laying on the shelf in the picture next to this review. I use my knives on bamboo cutting boards. My cooks knife has never been sharpened or the edge straightened. It is still sharp but not near as sharp as when I first got it and as much as I use it I am surprised I can still cut a tomato with it though not easily. My wife likes the little sharp one and it is like my cooks knife. I will get them sharpened sometime this or next month. I will right back in bit.I still would tell you if this is your price point these knives are awesome. I would buy them again but don't need to... lol