Proedge Knife Chest Set #1/#2/ & #5 Knives w/10 Blades

I have had one of these knife sets for about 20 years. The metal handles are aluminum or stainless steel so they have not rusted however they have shown a minor tendency towards oxidation over the long-term, giving them a rougher powdery coating. Over 20 years this is only a minor gripe and even after sitting in my garage unused for 10 years, when I started using them the screw fittings were not seized, having only a little oxidation that snapped loose with a little effort. After using the knives for a very short time, much of the oxidation has rubbed off and they're starting to look shiny again where I grip them.

Even better, the wooden box and foam/plastic inserts have not degraded like you often see foam or plastic do. The foam is still springy and is not flaking away and the plastic tray has not cracked or discolored. The large-size red plastic handle has not cracked or discolored either.

The included blades were also good quality, and I have found that on occasion replacement name-brand blades are not as sharp as the blades that came with this kit.

So I recommend this set, at least the ones I got 20 years ago, as durable and long-lasting alternatives to other more expensive brand-name sets.