These knives are fantastic...extremely sharp and easy to handle. The bent angle takes a little getting used to. They are so sharp that the plastic sheet that I use to chop with is all cut up and have to be replaced. Even my epicurean board has scratches now. The scratches never happened with my Wusthof knives (original version). The clear block is for lack of a better word, stupid. They shouldn't even bother putting it together with these knives - utterly useless and f-ugly. Alton's cartoon face is on a... more info
Top notch excellent quality knives:
PRO:
These are excellent knives. Excellent build quality - will last a lifetime. Made with the old time samurai sword steel folding methods. Handles are water proof and virtually indestructable.
Very very sharp and hold their edge. The knife block lets you see the blades on the knives before you pull them out. CON:
If you have BIG male hands you might find the handles to be a bit too small in diameter - I have normal male sized hands and they fit me.
The knife block takes up a... more info