Fine Edge Synergy Knife Block Set (17-pc.) by J. A. Henckels International

Very sharp and precise. Wonderful for everyday cooking.

Nice quality, but set is missing some useful pieces.

Set could use a boning knife, as I do a lot of boning and fileting.

Also, would like to have a pair of kitchen shears as part of the set.

I am enjoying my new knives very much. I already had a set of Henckels steak knives, so I knew the brand was trustworthy, but these are very good knives for every day cooks like me. The price is right too. Another review mentioned they wished they were a little heavier, and I agree, but I'm also not a chef. I am enjoying them, and having to remember they aren't my old, dull, cruddy Walmart knives, so be careful, they are sharp!

For the high quality of these knives and block, the price is excellent. The knives have held an edge nicely with pretty much daily use and I enjoy the feel of the handles while cutting. The graphite block is very presentable and looks nice on my counter.
In my opinion, this set is very well constructed and was simply a great purchase at this price.

Please note that if you are looking at buying this that the block comes with two open slots so you can add knives later if you wish. Just like any other stainless steel items, if you was these in your dishwasher you're likely to have water spots afterward, so like the listing says, definitely hand wash these if you can.

Excellent knife set. Just excellent.

Great value for the set, but not as sharp as I would have thought. Although there are different variations of Henkel Knives. I would recommend if you are the average cook and not looking for something more extravagant.

These were a gift for my boyfriend who cooks for a restaurant and is used to working with great knives. He has been wanting a nice set for home. He loves them! He primarily uses them for food prep.

I'm not a chef, and I'm not one to swoon for brand names. We bought these because they are a big step over the K-mapart ones we've had since we got married. These are way sharper, more comfortable, and usable than our old wood-handled set. The only negative: they sort of discourage putting them in the dishwasher (but they don't say you can't). Our old knives had wood handles, and if you put them in the dishwasher too many times, the rivets loosened and the whole knife came apart. These are steel and rubber, yet are for some reason not supposed to go in the dishwasher... Of course, I looked for months for a set that said it was good for the dishwasher, and found none.

Otherwise, they slice like chefs' knives slice on TV. There are extra slots in the knife block for other knives, and our Rubbermaid kitchen shears fit in the block, and accidentally match the knives.

The block (they don't tell you in the online description) can be used upside-down, then you can actually mount it on the wall-- we didn't, but it would be handy in some kitchens.

These knives are very sharp and look nice but they already have small rust spots on them and they have never been through a dishwasher. I also think it would have been nice if it came with kitchen shears but they don't

I have been looking for a good set of knives for several years, since I had a fire in my home and my expensive set of knives was destroyed. A friend in the catering business recommended this brand to me. During my breaks at work, I get on the internet and see what's out there. I ran across your website and found these knives. A great price for a very reputable brand and the price fit my budget. I will be looking for other items that match this set later. I'll even be looking for cooking utensils. Also, the shipping time was great! I look forward to purchasing from your company in the near future. Thank you!

Great set of knives. I bought them for my sister for a birthday present, and they have seen a lot of use already. We had a big family get-together at her house, and my brother, who is a professional chef used these knives. He said that they were about the best non-commercial knives he has seen.

They knives are good. The handes have a different comfortable grip but they don't feel well balanced. I think the handles need a little more weight in them.

The knives are sharp and comfortable to work with. The knife block is an awkward design. It takes up much more room than my last knife block, and I like to have every inch of my countertops clean. (O-T-C). You can't beat the price for a good knife set though.

This is the first quality knife set that I have bought in my 24 years of marriage. I usually just went with the cheapest set I could find that would do the basics of chopping (and usually that would be at a mass market retailer). I got tired of the lack of quality I was getting and having to throw away the sets after they went dull. After doing some research, I decided to spend a little more to get this set. I am very pleased!!! There was a difference like night & day between this and my old set. The knives feel balanced in the hand, they look good and most important of all, they cut through things like a hot knife through butter! Needless to say, I am happy with this purchase and it really takes a lot less work to do my chopping now.

We had a set that you would really have to work at cutting food. These make it seem like we are cutting butter. Its amazing! Very stylish as well!

I have always wanted a really good set of knives, but I did not want to spend $500.00 either. I think this was an excellent compromise. You get a set of knives from one of the best name brand knife makers in the world, for a price that will not leave you feeling like you just got stabbed. The handles are the best feature, as they are comfortable and easy to grip.
I would recommend this to anyone that needs a good, reliable set of knives, without breaking the bank.

Good sharp knives. Not the heaviest or best balanced, but good for the money. The block comes with a couple extra slots which is handy.

I am by no means a professional chef..but I do alot of cooking and entertaining and I have to say that I really enjoy these knives. I read all of the reviews prior to purchasing and agree with alot of them. The knives are very sharp (considering the upgrade from the walmart block set I had before) and I love the fact that the block has extra spaces for additional knives. Some people were disappointed that it didn't come with scissors--but there is a space in the block that will fit any basic kitchen sheer, so that was not an issue for me. The other issue mentioned by reviewers was spotting. You should wash these knives by hand and dry like the directions say---and that will prevent it.; but, considering how well they slice and handle, it is worth the extra effort. For the money--a great value. I saw the same set in Costco (without the block but including scissors) for $185..and I paid less than $100 for them on this site...so I felt GREAT about this purchase!! I would highly recommend!

these knives are very sharp and the variety of uses is endless. The steak knives cut steak like butter.

Nice set for the price. Lacking a matching pair of scissors. They cut well. I won't was in the dishwasher for potential rust - I take the extra time to dry them off.

This set was a Christmas gift from my parents. I have used it a few times since receiving it. So far, I have not been disappointed with the quality.