Ross Henery Professional Japanese Style Premium Stainless Steel 9 Piece Chefs Knife Set with Protective sheaths in Canvas Carry case

I purchased this set of knives as during the lockdown in 2020 I took up cooking and needed a semi-decent set of knives.One of the reasons for purchasing this set, in particular, was low cost, and whilst that seems counter-intuitive, understand that when I learn something; I learn it well.I purchased a set of whetstones, a whetstone levelling block and stropping leathers along with this set, my goal; learn how to use a knife and learn how to keep a knife sharp.Out of the box (Well...Roll carrier), the knives were fairly sharp. The main use for me is the chef knife and the meat cleaver along with the honing steel. The cleaver required no sharpening and could take the unused part of a chicken wing clean off with no bone splinters being left behind. The chef knife is obviously my all-purpose slicey dicey blade and it slices and dices.Aesthetically, the knives are adequate. The steel is quite obviously machined and you can see that the blades haven't had the banding from the machining blended out with polishing (Autosol and elbow grease brings these up to a mirror shine if so inclined, I completed this process with my chef knife out of curiosity but it doesn't affect the performance of the blade). Fairly well balanced at the tang.Performance-wise, out of the box they were "fine". However, if you care about your blades, you'll learn how to sharpen and these blades are perfect to learn with (Cheap, cost-effective and can be razor-sharp).I actually cut along the back of my index finger with my freshly sharpened chefs blade to the point where I could see what looked like a tendon. I washed the wound and within 30 seconds it had sealed back up. There is barely a scar, there was no pain and it barely bled. (Please be careful!)So, for the reviewers giving these blades a poor rating due to sharpness, please remember that you have a duty to actually sharpen your blade to keep your kitchen safe and many artisan blades come unsharpened as a sharpened edge is brittle and fragile.This is the perfect set for a budding chef that has an interest in learning how to maintain the tools of the trade. I would also recommend using some food-grade mineral oil to coat the blade once sharpened. These shouldn't rust as they are stainless, but due to the flat blade vegetables stick to the side of the blade. Oil helps remove sliced veg and adds no flavour!

Best knife set I've ever owned. Perfectly balanced knives.

very good knives I bought for my friend for his birthday

Good value for money. They are really sharp and easy to clean. Sturdy and comfortable to use within the kitchen setting.

I wanted a cheapish set for work in the kitchen, as I keep my more expensive chefs knives at home. Well balanced and feel comfortable, cut well. My only gripe is the steel which is dreadful the metal is so soft every time you go sharpen the blade it sticks right like it's made of putty. Roll is nice and sturdy and nice touch with the blade protectors, sort out that steel and it would get 5 stars for its price point.

I use these at home as a professional chef I use the cleaver at work with my other main set but for home use amazing and easily sharpened, if your looking for a good set for home use or to learn knife skills this is perfect

Bought these for my partner as a birthday present, he loves them. Great knives at a great price

Got this as a Christmas gift for a family member but one of the knives has broken after cutting a block of cheese? Hardly the most strenuous of food items to slice through.