DALSTRONGKnife Block Set - 5 Piece - Shogun Series ELITE - AUS-10V High-Carbon Japanese Super Steel - Black G10 Handles - Acacia Wood Stand - Kitchen Knife Set - Cutlery Set

As a keen home cook who was so tired of using dull and flimsy knives, I took the plunge on this set and have to say I am really impressed so far.Blades:Out of the box all of the knives were razor sharp. I have been using them daily for a few weeks now and haven't experienced any noticeable drop off in sharpness at all yet. My previous knives would need sharpening pretty much every time I used them so this is a real plus for me. I would have to add that if you are used to using dull/cheap knives be very careful when you start out using these. Cheaper knives tend to be light as the metal is less dense and therefore becomes dull easily, you will notice that these knives are fairly heavy and as such you might need a few uses to get used to them. It's really important to use the claw cutting technique which protects your fingertips (search it if unfamiliar), take it from me as I accidentally sliced some of my thumb off when using for the first time! That is not the fault of the knives for being sharp, that is the fault of the user for not using a safe cutting technique and is a mistake you only make once. I was surprised by the blade of the knife I thought I would care about least, the bread knife. This slices through bread with ease but seems to make almost no mess at all whereas my old bread knife would leave crumbs all over the place. I think it was more ripping through the bread than slicing through like the Dalstrong does.Quality:These knives are very high quality and not only is that reflected in the knives themselves but also the packaging you receive with them which is not your typical cheap cardboard. When opening the boxes you can tell you are getting a high quality product, superior to something you'd find in Ikea. The knives themselves have a really nice finish on both the blades and the handles. As I mentioned the knives are fairly heavy but I find them really comfortable to hold, the weight may take a bit of getting used to but I wouldn't say they're overly heavy.Knife Block:Very stylish and also high quality. Feels really solid and well made especially with the metal base. I think this would look impressive in any kitchen.Value for money:There's no getting away from the fact that many people would see this pricetag as quite high for a set of 5 knives especially when two of them are small pairing knives. However I think this definitely represents good value for money, you are getting a high quality set that will last many years. Having sharp knives that keep their edge will make your life in the kitchen far easier and make cooking less of a chore and more enjoyable.Overall I am really happy with this knife set and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys cooking and wants a knife set that will last. And remember to be careful and use the claw cutting technique!If you found this review helpful let me know by clicking the button below! Cheers

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I used to wonder while watching chefs using knives on tv and I can see why, perfectly balanced and of highest material in making this set, looks great. Quality can also be seen in the wooden holder. more than happy with my "chefs knife set":

these knives are awesome. worth the money. they are very sharp and designed well and if you cook alot and chop alot you cannot go wrong. far superior to any other knives i have bought. worth the investment. glad i discovered these

beautiful set of knives. well weighted, very sharp and look great on your counter top. many visitors have commented on them