Victorinox 8-Piece Knife Block set

• Dishwasher-safe
• Stamped blade with polypropylene handle for excellent grip
• 9-slot oak block
• 4-inch parer, 6-inch boning, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef's
• 10-inch slicer, 10-inch sharpening steel and shears

rip off..:
We received these knifes from our wedding registry and I feel sorry for the person who bought them for us,because they wasted their money. First of all the set was in a box without any brochure, or instructions for care.Second, the wood block is not only not the original(with the Victorinox logo), but it's bigger and has slots for more knives than there are in the actual set.At first I thought there were knives missing..Not to mention that the slots are all different sizes than the knives included in the set and they don't fit properly.AND the pair of scissors is NOT victorinox at all....Very disappointed..

average knifes.not as heavy steel as the single i had purchased earlier:
not bad set ,but i had bought the set with the knowledge of the product but i had already purchased a knife from a chefs store and that knife was of heavier gauge yet still the same stock number? go figure,also the block was not the same as on the outside of the box. kinda disappointing since i have a long and proud swiss heritage

Knives.:
Not razor sharp out of the box, like some reviewers have attested to... but sharp enough. This is a pretty good set, it comes with a small variety of knives that should prove efficient enough for any intermediate chef. I typically consider myself a pretty well versed cook, I usually just cook for myself and friends during social gatherings at my house. One doesn't *need* a million different knives in order to cook a good meal, but it's really nice to have different options. I feel that this set is just about right for the cook at home chef. My set was complete, the block is in great condition- with a couple extra slots for more knives- and the Victorinox logo was intact (raised button-like logo)... that's what you're paying for, right? The logo! Though the knives are not forged from tip to handle, the grip and handles of the knives seem to be very sturdy and well made. The handles do have a pleasant feel to them, slicing dicing and slashing has never been more fun. Like I said, I am not a big knife connoisseur, I received these knives as a gift... but I do like them a great deal. They're definitely an improvement on the $20 set you might buy at your local Sears. But I'd venture to say you could probably find a set just as nice for a little bit cheaper. Company loyalty prevents me from saying anything too negative about Victorinox. But in my experience they have a good reputation for making long lasting products.

Flour Lady:
I am just an average person cooking day to day meals for my family.So I can not give a executive view point on these knives. But if you are more like me you will find these knives wonderful. It is like slicing air. The handles make for a nice grip and easier to control. Investing in GOOD knives has to be a good choice for us. I feel I made a good choice with these knives. You won't regret buying this set.

Don't let the plastic handles fool you...:
I received this set for my birthday, as a present from my girlfriend who knows nothing about cooking and less about knives. Upon inspecting the set, I was rather dubious. The plastic handles seemed cheap looking. The blades were obviously stamped, not forged. And they were lightweight, almost flimsy-feeling. However, she told me that she had learned about them from reading a rave review in an issue of my Cook's magazine, which I hold in high regard. So I put my doubts on hold until I tried the knives myself. These are the best knives I've ever used at any price. The plastic handles are ergonomic: comfortable, non-slip, sanitary handles that fit right into your hand. The stamped blades are razor sharp. Literally: I could shave whiskers with my chef's knife (not recommended). And, yes, they are light, but not flimsy, when you choose the right knife for the job. The chef's knife makes quick work of squash with no flexing, while the boning knife has just the right amount of give for cutting the filet off a T-bone. In short, they aren't trophy knives. They're workhorses. I appreciate also that the wood block comes with a couple extra slots so you can customize your collection. I just added a 7" santoku to mine. Conclusion: buy these knives.