I spent quite a bit of time researching and evaluating "high-end" forged kitchen knife offerings. Considered Shun Classics, Wusthofs Classic and Wusthofs Ikons. Wusthofs Classic are out due to the full bolster construction making them difficult to sharpen. Ikons are okay in this regard, but I wasn't sold on the design and they were bit expensive and I also did not like composition of the sets available. Shuns look very attractive, but are very expensive and their super hard and brittle steel is a concern lots of reports of chipping during normal use. I decided Messermeister San Moritz line represents better value and is ascetically pleasing. Turns out they are not too heavy and fit our hands really well. And they are sharp. Really sharp. After using cheap dull knives the difference is unbelievable. Messermeister are sharpened to 15 degrees (like Shun), unlike traditional 20+ degrees of other German brands. Finally, I liked that Messermeister offers free sharpening service.Regarding this particular set I like it does not have somewhat pointless utility knife like other brands' sets, but 2 very useful paring knives and 5 inch serrated knife (great for small breads and perhaps tomatoes). I wasn't sure about getting both chef and santoku. Turns out that santoku's thinner blade works great for chopping some types of veggies like cucumbers, where chef feels bit too imprecise. Carver and the fork are bit of an excess, need yet to use them, but they can come handy as well. I also bought 10 inch slicer. Fantastic for, well, slicing.
Overall a great set and great value. Wish I bought them before dollar plunged vs. euro.
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