We have been wasting our time over the years with less than useful kitchen knives. Some have had many different knives to choose from but they became dull quickly and when we tried sharpening, the results were terrible. After much research and reading reviews, we decided to try Zwilling. I’m somewhat ashamed to say, we should have purchased these years ago. They are beyond sharp. They are ergonomically beautiful and comfortable to use. We are extremely satisfied with these knives and wholeheartedly recommend these knives.