This knife set fits comfortably in my hand and is well-balanced. Out of the box and washed first, it cut an onion into beautiful equal slices like the onion was butter. The chef knife immediately bit into the onion and my slicing stroke glided through. I'm in heaven. You cannot enjoy cooking without sharp knives. You also cannot avoid accidents without sharp knives. Sharp, well-balanced knives are a must have. This knife is a beauty. I highly recommend it.