Swiss Classic Knife Block - Kitchen Knife Set with Block for Home Essentials - Includes Chef's Knife, Kitchen Shears & More - Black Handles, 22-Piece Set

This set is incredible! Very sharp, easy to handle, many different uses. The only thing I found strange was the wooden storage block (counted as one of the 15 member set) was not made specifically for the 14 knives. There are 3 more openings that stay empty for knives that aren’t there. Otherwise, it looks nice, but takes up a lot of counter space.

I bought these through the Amazon Ware House Deals and they looked new to me . The Block had two extra slots and I added a 7 inch Santoku, plus an 8 inch Butcher knife . This set has a 4-inch paring; 6-inch boning; 8-inch chefs'; 8-inch Serrated edge bread; 10-inch slicing rounded end ; 10-inch sharpening steel; kitchen shears; slant hardwood block . These are stamped blades and thinner than some . But due to the metal tempering methods they have a high Rockwell hardness rating and will cut as well as most forged blades while retaining sharpness . When the need to sharpen comes along if you haven't tried to cut nails, used one for a pry bar, or tried to cut a beef leg bone (they make cleavers for that), etc., generally a few strokes on the steel does the job . Word of advice don't use an electric sharpener on any knife unless it's cheap, poor steel, and one you want to throw away soon . There are carbide, and ceramic, hand held V notched sharpeners that are easy to use and don't ruin a blade or its' temper . Victorinox gives a guide for sharpening on a steel and it works pretty well . My wife and I both have been impressed and pleased with the long term use of Victorinox knives . We do hand wash them, but most knives should be washed that way . I base my review on use of these and the use of approx. 80 sheath type hunting knives I own and use on butching large game . Some are ground blades, high carbon forged steel, some stainless, some costing hundreds of dollars and all high Rockwell rated . Believe me I know good steel when I use it . These are excellent kitchen cutlery for a reasonable price . Is there better out there ? Perhaps but get ready to dig deep in your wallet or purse when you buy them and expect little difference for everyday general kitchen duty . ADDENDUM: Four years later wife and I still love these. Just read a test done with 8 top selling kitchen Chef knives . Although far cheaper, than any of the others in price, the Victorinox Chef knife out scored Wusthof and Cutco Chefs knives consistently in cutting . Only two VERY EXPENSIVE Japanese Knives beat it and the Victorinox Chef Knife was rated the best buy available . I have three expensive forged Chef knives and I agree with that test too. A thinner blade doesn't mean an inferior one. Tempering plus steel makes a blade and Victorinox has that right . Actually my favorite forged set is one made in France and has fairly thin blades . Just thought I'd share that.

Been using this for 5 years. Great set. Super sharp, even now. No rust. Lightweight, thin, & strong. Slices easily though just about everything. Highly recommend.

My first splurge purchase for kitchen knives and they are worth it. Sharp and convenient with the knife holder and it comes with a sharpening rod. Rust resistant and they work better than any knives I've bought before from Walmart or target.

Excelente producto

Excellent knives. Very sharp. Wish the block arrived without empty slats. It would make the product look more complete. No paring knife included, however the quality of the knives sent was good

Great knifes.

When we got married, I went out and bought my wife some of the best knives I could find at the normal retail stores--A $500 set of gorgeous Japanese knives called Global. They were fashioned from one piece of metal (no plastic handles), were said to hold their super sharp edge for a long time, and had great balance. We liked them, but returned them in a matter of weeks because we did not feel they performed as amazing as the high price tag warranted. I then did some better research and settled on this set. I'm still impressed nearly 3 years later. I got motivated to write this when a few days ago I was cutting something and was impressed how the knife still easily glided through the produce I was cutting. This is a review for the common man, the lazy man. We do not sharpen these professionally, nor really at all. And they are still very sharp. The price, being 1/4th of what we paid for the Global knives, made me feel very good about these as well. They are not as elegant to look at, but they will get the job done. I did use the big knife for a purpose not intended for it and managed to snap the tip off, but we still use the knife as normal now. This is a great mid-level knife set. Not too fancy, not a center piece or conversation piece. But also not going to hurt your wallet and will definitely get used. We actually bought a set for the mother-in-law because she liked ours so much and used to borrow it whenever she was cooking large meals for guests.

Found the perfect knife set. So happy with my purchase.

Excelente calidad y acabado. Los mangos son de un material el cual no resbala y permite una excelente fijación a los cuchillos. El 'mueble' de madera esta perfecto y practico. El filo esta increíble... casi me he cortado un dedo una vez pero estoy muy contento con los cuchillos. Por cierto llevo 2 años utilizándolos y no han perdido ni un poquito el filo

Very good

ho regalato questo ceppo con coltelli molto belli e la persana che li ha ricevuti è stata enormemente contenta e soddisfatta

Just getting into cooking and didn't want to spend too much on an expensive set. Found this set to be ideal for myself as the knives handle great and cut well. Knife block was bigger than I expected but looks good regardless.