I am making great use of this knife set so far. They are hefty, sharp, and easy to clean. They have really cut my prep time and made cooking easier and more fun. One of the larger knives doesn't seem to be quite as sharp as the others, but it could be I am using it on the wrong things, I'm not sure. I especially love the paring knife. I made applesauce and found it more effective at peeling than my actual peeler. It's a good deal and I recommend it. The scissors are a nice bonus too. I like having them right there in the knife block as opposed to rummaging around in a drawer for them. also seemed to misplace them before.