The wood block was well made but the slots are standard and not customized to fit the set you order. The smallest knives were very loose in the slots and that presents a danger in my opinion. Returned whole set.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, October 22, 2024
Thank you for your review and for your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that you were not completely happy with your storage block. The size of the slots allows for enough room to remove the Knives in and out of the Storage Block safely and to keep allowing airflow around them therefore no bacteria can grow. However, we will certainly forward your feedback to the appropriate brand management team for consideration. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at hello@zwillingus.com
Great set, actually large set. I just like quoting a certain painter. I was a little skeptical of the weight at first since I had been working with a bit heavier knives for several years. I have since gotten acclimated and enjoy using all of them. Notably, I really like the wider bread knife, helps with cleaner and straighter cuts. The non-serrated steak knives are great too, and probably get used most by the rest of the family. It seems like a lot of sets supply serrated ones. These have been smooth cutting for everyone who grabs them. Everything is nice, clean, and sharp. Longevity is difficult to tell after just a month of use, but this set is definitely better than my last one, so I am sure it will hold up.