The knives combine both sleek aesthetics and impressive functionality, with the chef's knife quickly becoming my kitchen staple, retaining its sharpness through frequent use. What truly sets this set apart is the addition of the block sharpener, a remarkable feature for those who prioritize maintaining sharp blades. It's remarkably user-friendly and ensures the knives remain in excellent condition. Furthermore, the handles not only offer a comfortable grip but also exhibit durability, even with regular handwashing, showcasing the set's overall quality and meticulous craftsmanship. While there was a slight chemical odor upon unboxing, it dissipated within a couple of days, ultimately posing no significant issue. Read more
So, I bought these for my mother. It's good they send a sharpener, because I found that the edges didn't really arrive S H A R P , you know? And while this is an attractive and useful set, the one real flaw and complaint I have is that the covers for the knives are a bit too loose; they don't like to stay on. Depending on how you store them, you might have to be careful how you pick them up, because hey, that cover's going to just come right off. That flaw aside, these are okay. They do have a sharpener, the knife shapes are helpful ones to have, and the board's all right. Yes, it does show pretty much immediate wear when you use the knife, but for this kind of price, and with it being plastic, I think that's just par for the course. If you're not okay with it, or if the sleeves are a deal-breaker for you, don't get it. I told my mom to basically always immediately dry the knives after washing, and there haven't been any problems with rust. The plastic board does show wear, but hasn't had issues with staining. The board edges do stay in place, which is nice, and one side is flat, and the other has a groove for juice. So, would I recommend these? If you want a set that is basically these things and you're not worried about sleeves, sure. If you're going to be cooking a LOT of food and you're particular, no. I do have a 5-piece knife set from Vremi with covers, and while they're in 'fun' wacky colors, their covers fit comfortably snug, their knives were sharp, and I've had no issues with rust on them. They don't come with the cutting board OR a sharpener though, so, think about what your needs are. I will update this review periodically if anything goes wrong, or just to check in and say how the knives seem. Read more
