These appeared to be a great gift - sharp knives, good heft and grip - but after only a year I am seriously disappointed.The handle has come loose from the 7" knife which has seen the most use. A good knife should last for decades! I would think that a loose handle (there are other reports of similar) is a recall-worthy flaw!Beyond this, the supposed antimicrobial properties of the rubber grip have not prevented a black discoloration that looks like mold from occurring UNDER the rubber at each end of the handle on both knives. No amount of washing seems to remove this ugly blackness.The scalloped steel blade does hold a good edge and I wanted to like these knives and use them for a long time. However, there is no way that I would recommend them based on my experience and what I see to be similar experiences of others.