Carbon 6, 7-Piece Knife Block Set

I cannot lie: I <3 THE KNIVES! Could they have a bit more heft in the grip? Sure. But overall, these are the knives I reach for on-the-daily. I love the charred-black handles that contrast with the polished stainless blades. But since I owned several of these blades already, I'm just a bit confused why I had to purchase an entire set... just to get the Carbon-6 paring knife and 8" chefs! Make EVERY KNIFE available piecemeal. Also, I was surprised five or so years ago to discover that I am not a fan of the magnetic block. Why? Since I love to cook, I find that the clear-poly front simply collects aerosolized oil from my pans and makes for unnecessary cleaning that I do not have to deal with when using a classic 100% wood block. I was also surprised to find out that while the "downtown" block's footprint seems small, a classic end-loader block takes up far less real estate than a two-sided magnetic block such as this one. (Also, magnets wear out over time. Who needs that additional hassle, on top of the cleaning?) Do I think they're all well-manufactured and well conceived? Yes! But there are aspects to this set that will not sit well with a flamboyantly enthusiastic foodie. @Schmidt: please sell awesome knifes. Offer every knife as a standalone purchase. Also, please offer classic wood-block storage as an alternative to the magnetic+poly blocks.

I was chopping a cucumber and I must have made a surprised or "wow" expression on my face because my friend who was standing in front of me just giggled and said something about 'it must be a really good knife!' I guess I never knew what cutting through something like butter could be. I never realized that it really is the quality of the knife that can improve chopping skills. I was soon chopping that cucumber in thin, even slices, much faster than I ever have I faked myself out for that moment that I was a real chef! Not only are these knives gorgeous but for the price, they are hands-down better than any other brand I've always heard of as a 'good' brand.

Stunning and cuts through butter. I feel like a Japanese Samurai. With all the home cooking going on these knives were a long overdue gift to myself. I ordered the smaller set, saw how stunning they were and returned them for the 15 piece set. EXCELLENT customer service they were picked up and returned in days. I literally just stare at them in admiration. No ugly handle, forged and beautiful craftsmanship. Do not hesitate.