great every day set if you can get it at a discount. knives feel solid and well balanced. it’s marketed as german stainless steel but wish it was high carbon steel which it isn’t. overall still a good buy. do not put in dishwasher

Henckels is such a reliable and solid brand. Almost everyone I know owns a set of Henckels and can swear by its quality. I’ve been using this set for about month now and it’s an absolute work horse for all of my kitchen needs.

Nice knives, I love that they are sharpened just by putting them in the block. The block is very long and feels a little unnecessarily deep, but overall I’m very happy with the knives and the block.

Didn’t like them

I needed a set that didn't look dated or cheap. I found that and much more in this set besides being german stainless steel. The 13-pc set is an exceptional value for the amount of items included. The knives are well made. They are balanced, strong, and very sharp. The self-sharpening block is a added bonus to this set. It will help to prolong the life of each knife. The fact that the block wood look and is labeled to ensure that each knife is stored and subsequently sharpened according to their individual specifications. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase.

Beautiful, sharp knives! The self-sharpening block is necessary for me because I cannot stand the sound of sharpening knives. I am very happy with the price and quality of this knife set. The only thing I don't like about it is the depth of the knife block - I had my previous set in my cupboard so it didn't get dusty and gross, but this set doesn't fit so I have to keep them on my counter and get a cover for it. If a dust cover would've been included I would be ecstatic!

these are very sharp knives. I formerly have had Pampered Chef cutlery, and these are very comparable. I like how they cut through food easily. The shears are also nice and sharp. The sharpening feature of the knife block is a nice addition, so you don't need an additional knife sharpener.

This set of knives is amazing. I used the chef knife to trim ribbs and I have to say that these our hands down some of the best knives that I’ve ever used. The trimming process was so effortless as these knives cut like butter. The weight is perfect. I’m also very excited to use the built in sharpeners. I would definitely recommend this set!!!

It is a very wide variety of knives. The set includes a scissor in addition to all other kinds for steaks and chief knives. I love the idea of it sharpens itself so we don’t have to worry about sharpening at all. Once you put the knife in the stand it will get sharpen as new. I’m very satisfied and worth the price.

This Henckels Diamond 13-Piece Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set is a modern, slick looking set with metal/acacia wood block. The set includes bread, chef’s, paring, santoku, serrated utility knives as well as 6 steak knives and a pair of food shears. You can accomplish any chef’s needs with this versatile set. You can chop vegetables, cut bread, peel fruit, slice steak, clean fish, and do anything else in between. The knives are very sharp and three of them (Santoku, Chef’s and paring) have ceramic self-sharpening slots (see picture), which is super helpful as these knives are used for most tasks. These knives are easy to clean as they are made from one piece of metal and don’t have separation between blade and handle. The handle fits nice in my hand and does not slip. The only two drawbacks that I could notice are: 1) The block is a bit long and might require more counter space, 2) The knives should be hand washed promptly and dried thoroughly to maintain their appearance and prevent rust. Overall, for the price, it is a very nice looking and multifaceted knife set.