ZWILLINGHENCKELS Graphite 14-piece Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set for Paring, Boning, Santoku, Chefs, and Carving, Kitchen Shears, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Black

We got a set as a gift for Christmas and they are so amazing we bought them as a bridal shower gift for my brother in law and sister in law and they love them as well. Great quality, built in sharpeners, nice grip.

After looking at so many knife sets, we finally landed on this one, and we’re so glad we did! The value for the price is incredible—it feels and looks much more expensive than it is. The grip is comfortable, and the knives have stayed sharp thanks to the built-in sharpeners.Update (2025): After four years of use, the tip on the paring knife is the only part that’s worn down, and the handles are starting to show some wear, but it actually adds character and speaks to the quality of the set. These knives are still performing great, and I have no regrets about this purchase!

I was surprised at the number of negative reviews of these knives. After receiving them I'm a little less surprised. I know I'm spoiled by my Shun knives, but Shun are crazy expensive, and because they are so hard they tend to chip. These knives feel kind of ponderous in my hand in comparison. However, this set is forged and not stamped, is made of super durable steel, and the sharpeners in the block mean I'm not constantly using a steel on them. From the reviews I've seen, I feel like people expect these knives to be works of art that are also professional quality food prep tools. You can certainly find those if you're willing to pay $1500 for a set like this. For under $200 these are a bargain. If the handles chip I'll do a warranty return. If the blades rust, warranty. I don't really understand how people are complaining about defects with a knife that is still under warranty. At this point, I'm pretty happy.

This is a beautiful set of knives. I love the block and the knives, but I have noticed the boning knives are starting to peel, a white film is coming off. Again, I absolutely love the set, but for the price, I didn't expect it to do that.

Good gift item. Made well. Looks great. Easy to hold. Easy to tell where each knife goes for proper sharpening.EDIT: We have been using these since we purchased them. We like them a lot! Be careful! If you want sharp, these are sharp! I cut a towel drying one and the hubby has cut his finger twice so far. Lol! I do not put them in the dishwasher but I think it said you could?? Good purchase.

Rusted after 6 months of normal usage. These were very expensive and I was overcharged.

The J.A. Henckels Graphite Forged Knifes and Self-Sharpening Block are a great addition to my kitchen. Arrived as advertised. Sharp and ready to use. This set replaces a previous set of J.A. Henckels that I've had for 25 years. I'm expecting to get the same use and value from this set. Plus the self-sharpening block real plus.

Just got them and they look great. Packaging was good. Each knife is protected with a top guard, a cardboard sheath, and then individually wrapped in plastic. All come together in one box. Every piece came out of the box in perfect shape. The block is very attractive. All knives fit in their slots. Yes, some fit loosely, but that’s because you don’t want a lot of pressure against the honing devices that sharpen the blades.Many of the complaints I read about are really a non-issue. The paperwork makes it clear that hand washing and immediately drying each knife is the best way to maintain the equipment.I’m excited to use my second set of JAHenckel knives. The first set lasted 13 years. I anticipate this set lasting even longer now that they have assistance maintaining a well-sharpened blade.You cannot go wrong with this set.