Bought these knives for my boyfriend (an avid cook) for Christmas and couldn't wait to give them to him, so he has been using them for a few weeks now. He is very particular with his knives, and I surpassed his expectations with these. His mom has a similar set of Henckels and they are equal, if not better to the quality. His favorite so far has been the 8" chef's knife - he uses it for everything.The knives are lightweight yet well-balanced. The grips are comfortable and durable. They are VERY sharp and caution should be taken when using them. Everything about the whole set is clean and professional. The only reason I gave four stars was because instead of the 4-inch Santoku, he got two 8-inch slicing blades. He seems happy enough, though.Definitely would recommend these to anyone who wants high-quality at a great price.