I was visiting my brother and his wife over Thanksgiving and while helping in the kitchen I attempted to use these knives. They were awful! I couldn't cut raw sweet potatoes with them. They have a tiny serrated edge (thus the claim to be "ever sharp"). If you are looking for a good set of knives, do yourself a favor and get the real thing. I use Chicago knives in my kitchen and just keep an edge on them -- I only have to sharpen them a few times a year. I've had them for decades. I also have Henkels, but prefer the Chicago.