After one year using the Henckels Diamond knife set: Great looks, get lots of compliments. But in reality after they are in the dishwasher get ready for rust stains, rusted handle ends. The parring knife tip broke off while carving meat around bones. Seems like a soft steel that as you cut a ten pound NY strip into half inch steaks the chefs knife starts to loose it's sharpness halfway, stop and resharpen it or double your efforts for the other half. Would I buy them again… Nope. I would invest a little more and get a better brand, if they claim German steel why the blades are stamped Made in China? German steel, should be manufactured in Germany, Japanese knives should be made in Japan Not China. I'm sick and tired of the bait and switch game. We replaced a ten years old cheaper Martha Steward knife set and it never rusted, never stained, tips never broke off. My sister in law continues to use the Martha's Stewards knives and she's quite happy with my old knife set and I'm regretting that decision.

We bought these "german sainless steel" knives for Christmas because I've been wanting a new set and they are horrible. They developed rust spots, after only washing/drying by hand, within just a couple of uses. These cannot be stainless and are very disappointing. I see by reviews I'm not the only one who has experienced the problem. Unfortunately, I didn't anticipate this and discarded the box and my old knives away before trying them out, so I am afraid I'm stuck with them. Do not buy!!

Not sharp at all. The steak knives will not cut steak and the chef’s knife won’t cut a tomato.

Knives were dull i paid to much for crappy knives.

Great quality, firm handles, and the self sharpening feature is a plus.

Rusted after 1st dishwasher cycle and knives don't sit flush in block

Nicely weighted knives. Looks great and I like how the stand's knife slots are embedded with knife sharpeners. Great idea!

Very disappointed in these knives. I've had them for a few weeks. They have rusted already. They are too expensive look like this.

Have only used 2 of the smaller knives so far but they are very nice to hold and ergonomic. The knife block looks nice on the counter and matches the stainless appliances.

I have this knife set and it's wonderful, sharp and self sharpening. I gave it away to my clients who bought a home as a house warming gift. I'm sure they will love it. I wish I had bought 2 sets when you had it on sale.