HENCKELSJ.A. International Definition 7-pc Self-Sharpening Block Set

I can't tell you how many TV knife sets and other supposed culinary knife sets I've been through in my 60+ years of living. I just know I was tired of buying kitchen knives that were dull after one use. Well NOT these knives!The holder for the knives has a built-in sharpener so when you slide the knife back into it's assigned slot, it gets resharpened! You have to be careful and don't assume they aren't sharp. When I first purchased them, I had a few finger cuts.DO NOT PUT THEM IN THE DISHWASHER NOR SOAK THEM IN WATER!!! I cannot emphasize that enough. If I can't wash the knife right away, I lay it to one side of my counter near the sink until I can get to it. I have NEVER soaked it in water for any long period of time nor put them in the dishwasher. So they have never rusted and do not rust. You just have to take care of them and they will be good to you.I had to laugh because it's a German company that sells the knives but yet they are manufactured in China. But trust me, they are quality through and through. The handles are sturdy. The blades are stainless steel and the block that holds the set is decorative and well made.I don't know how I ever got through all these years of cooking without these. They were more than I was willing to pay for a knife set but I have regrets. They are worth ever penny!

Je ai les acheter car ils avaient un aiguisoir a même le bloc. Ils se tienne bien dans la main.Je suis très satisfaite pour le moment car je les ai depuis peu et pour le prix je trouve que ça valait la peine.Je les recommandes.

I am a passionate chef, cooking is my hobby and I am absolutely delighted with this kniveS. Without any doubt, the best I ever had!!

I had a decent knife set but not self-sharpening and it was a pain to have to keep sharpening them; I would forget to do so until I really needed a very sharp knife. This is a blessing since the sharpening blades do that job each and every time I re-insert the knives. If I have used a knife excessively preparing large batches of something, then when I am ready to return it to its slot I will run the knife several times back-n-forth before letting it slide down into its slot so the edges are truly sharpened. Although the price put me off for a long time, I am thankful that I finally purchased this set a year later. I did have to return the first set due to 2 of the knives having nicks in their blades' edges, poor quality control is not something new when "made in China", but that is the only negative thing about this set.

I am happy with the knives but the block came apart in very short time. Han 12 - Mar 8. And NO it was never dropped. Loojs like it came unglued!