Super sharp and handle well. We’ve only had them for a few weeks, so I’m not sure if the sharpening block will keep them this way, but I hope so. Something is better than nothing and I was otherwise bad at properly sharpening my knives. So far, very glad I purchased.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this set. It looks beautiful on my countertop. I was pleasantly surprised that knives were not heavy to hold yet very sharp. I love the self-sharpening feature. These are made in Germanuly. So worth buying!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an amazing knife set for home cooks! I will say if you cook occasionally or once in awhile, this product may not be fore you because there are a few knives that have a specific purpose in the kitchen. But for those who cook often or just enjoy cooking these knives are amazing. The quality of the blade and the handle is very distinct once you pick it up. I only wish the knife block was slightly smaller, but it doesn't diminish from the quality of the knives.
I went in knowing I would be purchasing a Zwilling Four Star set, and was pleasantly surprised by this self sharpening option. The knives are made of forged German stainless steel in Germany. The handles have a comfortable grip that feel very secure in my hand. They are super sharp and strong. This block keeps them at their optimum sharpness at all times. The slots are easily labeled for which knife goes where because Zwilling engineered them for each individual knife, not a standard cookie cutter approach. This attention to detail is what makes Zwilling such a quality brand.
This is a set for folks who like cooking more than maintenance; who want a selection of knives that will handle almost any recipe they find, and who like to cook with others helping. It's also the set for folks who don't want to spend a ton of money.
This is an awesome set for you! First - the selection of knives is optimal. There are four incredible straight-edge prep knives worthy of any pro. Then there are the two best serrated knives every conceived: the bread knife and serrated utility. All in a beautiful and self-sharpening block. So the knives are sharp and ready to go when the cooking mood strikes.
Combine that with the quality of one of the best lines Zwilling has ever made, and it is impossible to go wrong with this set. Although dishwasher safe, all knives perform and look better if they are hand washed. I’ve had a Four Star in my collection for decades. And it looks almost new, and it is as sharp as ever.
I love using this knife block set because every time I take my knives out of this block, I have a knife that is as sharp as the first day I used them. I also love that there is picture of all the knives next to their slots so that everything truly has it's place.