Chicago Cutlery Fusion 18-Piece Block Set with Bonus Shear and Cheese Knife Set

I purchassed this set for my Fiance' and you loves them. They are of very high quality, heavy and sharp. She is totally sold on them!

After spending countless afternoons wandering around various stores looking for a new set of knives I resorted to browsing the internet. I had no idea at the value I would encounter!! The knives are impeccable, and all of the freebies that came with them were a BIG plus!!! The only thing I wasn't quite impressed with was the lack of information sent with my order regarding the aforementioned promotional offer of $85 in Omaha Steak products...and to tell you the truth, I'm still unsure of how I'm supposed to get my steaks.

I received this set today but was a little disappointed. 4 of the 8 steaks knives had defects, handles were pitted and spotted with possible rust. Since they have a lifetime guarantee, I have contacted World Kitchen for replacements.

Also I put the knives in the block as directed and it does not look as represented in picture. They do not sit in there perfectly strait and even which is not only a disappointment but sort of misleading.

However, the knives themselves are heavy and look like they will be good and worth the price.

I purchased this set of knives as a Gold Box item not knowing what to expect. I am impressed with the quality and feel of this set. It is very heavy, solid blades right down to the steak knives. With most sets of this price range the smaller knives, and often even the larger ones, are thin and will bend or flex in your hand. This set is solid. I would not put it in the same class as Shun but would put it up to Wusthof or Henckels and save a ton of money in process.