Silvercap 14 Piece Knife Block Set

About 30 years ago I had purchased a a steel J.A. Henckels knife set before micro-serrated edges that never requires sharpening were created. I had to sharpen those knives and they served my purposes. (I was quite happy with them). Sadly they were lost during a move. Flash forward to 2017 and my new set of J.A. Henckels International SilverCap 14 piece knife block set. While these certainly are not the top of J.A. Henckels line of products I do have to they are well made. I love the fact Henckels has created an ever sharp blade that is dishwasher safe. (In the past my previous set could never be put in a dishwasher and was always hand washed and dried.) I am getting used to the serrated edge to one side of the blade, having to angle inward slightly when cutting through unpeeled onions, but once I figured out that trick I had no problem. As I practice using these new knives I am delighted to find I can slice carrots paper thin if I want to. (something that my old knife set never achieved) I do wish this set had a boning knife and perhaps one more utility knife (perhaps in lieu of so many steak knives) but overall this set is a great value and the knives are going to be a workhorse in my kitchen. I am a serious cook who requires good cutlery, good cookware, and good small kitchen appliances. These knife will easily stand up to the task.

My knife drawer in my kitchen was quite haphazard so we decided to get a knife block. I love this set so much and because it is a higher end manufacturer, it has extras like self sharpening and is made with finer materials. It is a great set!

Just received these knives yesterday, so I haven't used them yet. They feel great and sturdy in my hands. I look forward to using them. The block is very good. The slots go all the way through the block creating a drain hole, so it’s ok to put knives in if they’re still a bit damp, this is something I was told to ensure a knife block has before you by it

I like the way they look.. I love the brand they come from. They are a little different because of the serrated portion. But other than that I love them!

I have had Henkel knives for years so when I was in the market for a new set, I chose that brand. However the knife set I purchase and received was disappointing to say the least. These are not everyday knives to cook with or prep food with. All of the knives have a "saw" type blade which makes cutting meats, vegetables impossible, it shreds the food and is not how a chefs knife or any knife other than steak or bread knife should be. These knives are not usable and I will be returning

Second time buying and gifting this set. They are fantastic. I I love my set as well. Very sturdy. Fits well in hands of different sizes. The ease of cutting, chopping and mincing is awesome. We all love ours. I recommend this set for any home cook or DIY chef.

Serated edgesDisliked the serated edges

Great product, sharp knives, easy to use.