[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you Influenster and Calphalon for this complimentary 15 piece self-sharpening knife set, in exchange for my honest review. The knives came sharp right out of the box and the self-sharpening device should keep them sharp and ready for any cooking task. The knives are easy to grip and the nice contour of the handle keeps them from slipping in your hand. The wood block is attractive and the polished steel on top will blend nicely if you have stainless steel appliances in your kitchen. Each knife is separated with the perfect amount of space that makes it easy to grab a knife out of the wood block without disturbing the others. From using the knives several times, to self sharpen, you just press down lightly while pulling the knife out of the block. It's a smooth and easy process. Great looking and there is a knife for everything you need to cut, chop, or slice.

I am sadly disappointed with these knives. I have Calphalon kitchenware that are quality products, but these knives are not worth the expensive price. What I do like: The idea of a self-sharpening block is great and the block is nice and heavy. The knives are marked, so when going to grab one, you know which one you're getting. The handles have a comfortable grip. What I don't like: The blades! The most important part of the knife. The metal is light and flimsy. The knives cut well, but not impressively well. If the set was less in price, I'd give them a higher rating. These are good knives, but if you are a person who cooks a lot, these are not the very best knives to use.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love these knives. They are already sharp and by just putting them in the knife block they get sharpened. There are several versatile sizes including steak knives. They look great on my counter.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Durability is great, I love the fact that it sharpens itself when you pull it out of the holder. The handles are very comfortable to hold. Very sharp, so Chopping is very easy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh these knives are beautiful. Each knife has its own slot with a sharpener in it. Feels nice in my hand and looks like they will last a long time. Looks amazing on my counter.