ZWILLING Twin Signature 11-Piece German Knife Set with Block, Razor-Sharp, Made in Company-Owned German Factory with Special Formula Steel perfected for almost 300 Years, Dishwasher Safe

These are fantastic knives, if you're thinking about it just pull the trigger!

Been using these day after day for going on 16 years. Finally, this past week , I purchased a blade sharpener. I previously had used, occasionally, the Smith’s sharpening stone.So I am very satisfied with the purchase.

Be aware that these knives are VERY sharp. They are comfortable in the hand. I have very small hands, and they are comfortable. My husband has large hands, and they are comfortable for him as well. I’m hoping these will last a lifetime.

I cut my finger right out of the box and didn't even realize it. So - imagine The Terminator as a knife set. This is EXACTLY why I bought them, so I'm very satisfied with the blades. I also did the 'slice through paper' test they do in the video - and my results were the same.The scissors are OK - but nowhere near as sharp as the blades.The block is horrible. It is not obvious where the blades go because all the slots are pretty much the same width. This means that the blades flop around in the block. One of the video reviews demonstrates this. Also, the scissor placement is horrible. It's right in between the big slots and the little slots. The scissors should be off to the side. And because the scissor slot is just as loose as the other slots, the scissors 'sag' into the small blades on the bottom of the block. So, whenever you reach for the scissors or the small blades, they will get tangled.I was willing to buy a better block and went to the Zwilling web site. Unfortunately, all their blocks have the same design. There is no block where the slots tightly fit the blades.But the blades themselves are AWESOME! Perhaps leave them in their sleeves and put them in a drawer.

I had terrible knives before these, so I fell in love right away.The knives are sharp, the sharpening stick woks extremely well to hone it whenever my husband decides he "needs" to sharpen a knife. The knives are so sharp that we have both accidentally cut ourselves while doing dishes.The block for the knives is nice, but I wish I could hang it, like I have seen in some kitchens, under the cabinet. I like that the metal goes all the way through the handle, as it makes me feel like I have a good grip on the knives.I am not a big fan of the wood they used for the block, but that is just personal preference. I would have liked a darker, heavier wood, or bamboo or something like that. Again, that's just me.It's a little awkward for the little knives to fit in the block because the slots are a little too big, so they do not automatically align when you insert them. I have slight OCD issues, so it bothers me, but I just have to align it myself, so all the handles point in the same direction. It's an aesthetic thing really.But I really do love my knives and the weight of them and everything.

We've had a couple of set of Henckels knives over the years and were pretty satisfied with them. This set of Zwilling knives is by far the best set we have ever owned. My wife loves them and I used the de-boning knife on a boston butt, it worked perfectly. I highly recommend these knives.Edit: We've had this set for a few weeks now and have used them extensively. They are even better than I thought they would be. I'm thinking about buying a Wicked Edge sharpener to maintain the edges.

Seriously the best knives I’ve ever bought. Love the block it comes with, super easy to clean and cut with. All the different sizes come in clutch esp the peeling one.

Let me just start by saying I LOVE learning how to cook new and different things. I'm not an expert chef, but many friends consider me to be their source for cooking advice. That being said, having recently gotten married, I was scouring the internet for reviews on great knife sets that wouldn't break the bank... Then I realized I should just ask my expert cook mom! Without hesitation or even batting an eye, she recommended I look for Zwilling JA Henckels TWIN knives to be the set that starts our newly married life. AND if possible, search for ones NOT made in China...We then bought the 11-piece set and it has proven to be the best culinary addition to our new family's kitchen! Since I received these beautiful knives with Amazon's wonderful & prompt delivery (July 2012), I've used these knives with anticipation for what I will cook, every single day! Even after daily use (after 4-5 months) the edges are as sharp as ever, with no sign of dulling yet!