This knife set is not worth even the discounted price and should be rated less than 1 star! Knives that you can get at the "dollar store" are better than this set!They do not hold an edge, are impossible to sharpen and rust horribly even when dried immediately after washing. I have even taken them to a professional sharpening service and they could not get a good edge on them! The blades of the larger knives are too thick to be useful. The shears were rusted shut out of the box, had they not been a gift I would have returned them immediately.I do not suggest you purchase this brand of knife even for the good price as you will just be replacing them shortly anyway.