I have a Zwilling Chinese Chefs knife for more than 10 years. I seldom sharpen it but it works quite well. Always want to try out other knives by Zwilling and decided to get this entry level set. So far it's not disappointing. As you can see from the picture, it's quite compact. The whole block does not take a lot of space and is good to place over the counter. It includes a few knives, a sharpening tool, and a scissor. The knives, as marketed online, are made in Germany. The scissor and the wooden block are made in China. Different knives are supposed to be used for different purposes. As a one-knife-for-all user before, I am still getting used to the knives based on their use scenarios. But they are sharp. I was cleaning the knife with a sponge and it slices a thin piece off of it. I guess I need to be super careful when using them. LOL
Wow! I can't believe I've been using such dull knives! I received my Zwilling set as a gift and WOW are they sharp. I'll "knever" go back to other knives!
These knives have a good weight and balance. They were received amazingly sharp. My only dislike is the handles dont seem as high quality as there blades. Aesthetics are not as important as function and they will last forever.