I bought a set of please knives for my brother as a Christmas gift five years ago and just purchased a second set for myself for my country home. We've loved using them so much at my brothers house that when I saw the same brand was available on Great Offer Stock I couldn't go in any other direction! The rubber handles I was worried might seem cheap at first, but they're fabulous for when your hands are wet when you're cleaning and cooking at the same time there's no possibility of slipping and accidentally cutting yourself at the same time. You still have to be careful but this definitely minimizes the risk. They're also very weighty and very sturdy and look great on the kitchen counter.