HENCKELS International Statement 20-Piece Self-Sharpening Knife Set with Block, Chef Knife, Paring Knife, Utility Knife, Bread Knife, Steak Knife, Dark Brown, Stainless Steel

The knives are sharp, and handles are comfortable. I love the variety (serrated utility, prep, boning, and santoku) however the three- and four-inch paring knives seem redundant. The block is taller and deeper than I expected (I didn't measure beforehand), making its placement on my counter limited.

I'm very happy with the quality and love the self sharpening block. I've had a set of Henckels knives for many years. I replaced them because some of the tips broke off because of someone using them for something other than kitchen tasks. That won't be happening with this set!! :)

Happy with them. Have purchased 2 sets for 2 properties so they must be nice. One of the few items I have purchased for my elderly mum she instantly appreciated as not just junk filling up the house! :)

Excellent quality knife set, really like the built-in sharpener. The knives are well constructed and comfortable to hold. The block has a lovely finish and looks beautiful sitting on the counter.

These are the best knives I have ever purchased, they feel comfortable in the hand. Well balanced and the sharpest and cut with precision. They are well made and durable . I look forward to years of use.

I love the knives and am currently trying to get used to how sharp they are, which is a good thing. The only thing I noticed is after washing by hand I put them on a drying mat. the next day there was a little dot of rust already starting on them.

Overall the craftsmanship shoddy and not something you'd expect to have come from Henckel. The handle material is nice, but Henckel cut corners and made the metal blade and tang (the part of the blade inside of the handle) much too thin. The blades actually bend and flex very easily. Which makes for a dangerous situation if you are cutting something hard or thick and there is a slip. The finish quality of the blade also leaves a lot to be desired. It appears that Henckel spent more money on the wood storage block than the metal of the knives. On the spine of the blade of every knife there is a noticeable hump where the spine of the blade transitions from blade to tang, the part inside the handle. And speaking of the storage block, each blade has it's own sharpener which sharpens when you remove and replace the knife. THE ABSOLUTE WORST PART IS THE KNIVES ARE NOT MADE IN GERMANY, BUT INDIA.

The block was huge and took up way to much counter space... loved the knives.. Returned due to the size of the whole unit.....

Knives are of thinner steel than previous set I ordered, and the block is way too big. It could have been made smaller.

I have had this product for about 30. I have found if the knife is left in the sink for a day or two rust spots from on the blade. I plan on returning item.