I've had an 8" Henckles 4-Star Chef's knife for about 9 years and I absolutely love it I(it now sits in the block with the new set); it stays sharp, well balanced, and with really good ergonomics. When I saw the price on this 7-piece set I just had to buy it. The only knife that gets a lot of use out of the new set so far is the Santoku knife - with it's granton edge it's perfect for thin juliene, small dices, and cheese cutting. If all the new knives in this set perform the same as the 9 year old Chef's knife, I don't think I'll need to do any knife shopping for a long long time. One piece of advice: take your knife to a professional knife sharpener, as recommended by the Henckles, once every 2-3 years and your knife will perform brilliantly.

This set includes all the knives you need for any kitchen task. The only thing you might want to add is a bread knife. For the bargain basement price these are a steal. I bought these for some friends who are foodies and getting married, so I have not used these specific knives. However I bought an identical set for myself in the mid 90's and they have served me extremely well. I'm in culinary school and do some private catering on the side. These knives have been used 10 - 20 hours a week, every week, for the past several years. I know I can always count on these knives to be sharp and stay sharp with minimal maintenance. I really like the shape of the chef's knife blade, which is straighter than others, and the handles are less slippery than the riveted knives I use in school. The bolster is substantial enough without being uncomfortable, and the one-piece handles won't get loose over time.

I have had Henckels knives for years and they are the best. I saw this set researched the individual prices and was saving around $150.00. My daughter has been wanting a good set so these will be one of her Christmas presents. Thanks Food Network.

I have want Henckel knives for a long time. Now thanks to the fantastic price from Cooking.com, I have a set. These are the best quality knives I have ever used. I also ordered the meat slicer knife. I especially like the way there are empty slots in the block to add more knives as acquired. These are the best knives ever.

These knives are fantastic! I have not had the pleasure of owning a sharp knife until now and I will never by anthing other than these. Great product!