Since you're looking at this particular set, I'm going to guess you've probably set a limit to how much you want to spend on what's likely going to be your every day set of knives.You might own more expensive (and arguably better) knives, but you’d rather not see them used by anyone who is not as concerned as you are with their integrity and longevity.You’ve also seen first hand the difference between the Wusthof Gourmet series and the classic Wusthof, and you also know Henkel doesn’t quite cut it.If I guessed right and you’re considering buying this set for these or similar reasons, do not hesitate: buy it right now!These knives are a cut above your usual value knife sets. Cool, sexy looks, sharp blades that stay sharp, full tang, well balanced overall, sturdy but ergonomic handles with no sharp lines. They even sound great - you know, that tuning fork ring they make if you just give them a gentle tap - so it’s really easy to pick up the right knife with eyes closed if you have perfect pitch! :PEverything most knives in this price range aren’t.I actually ended up liking these knives so much I now use them more often than my Global set. This is not to say the Globals are not the superior knives, it’s just that these Dalstrong knives are *perfectly fine* for most things someone who cooks for pleasure and not for a living will find themselves using them for.I will say that one of the knives I received had a small flaw - a crack in the side of the handle that looks like it occurred on riveting. I contacted Dalstrong support. Three days later I had the replacement. No runaround, no BS. They looked at the pictures I sent and just replied asking for my shipping address. Honestly, how often does that happen?(Thanks Rachelle for the terrific customer support experience!)You may rest assured that whatever issue you have with the product, they’ll make it right. I believe other reviews mentioned the awesome customer support as well, and I can confirm these guys really stand by their product.After the very positive experience with this set, I do think I’ll try some of their more premium knives soon (they’re still not even close to premium-priced).In short: These are value-priced knives that have none (or close to none) of the shortcomings you’d expect for the price, while blowing some of the established choices out of the water in some regards. Certainly the modern, streamlined looks will strike some conversations (yes, I know, that’s highly subjective).

Update 3/18/2018:Don't use one of those green scrub pads. I had some dried sauce on one of my knives and used a Scotch Bright pad and water to clean it off. In doing so, it dulled the shine and left scratch marks all over the blade. My bad, live and learn. Still very sharp though. Another thing I noticed is the tang and the handle pieces aren't quite flush with each other. The handle pieces are slightly smaller so if I rub my finger along the edges of the tang on the top and bottom of the handle, as well as the pins, there's a sharp-ish edge. Some considerably more pronounced then others. Not a deal breaker, just thought some of you might like to know.Holy cow are these knives sharp! Not only that but the eye appeal is fantastic. The knives are solid, have a well balanced feel in my hands, and effortly cuts through anything I've thrown at it. Oh, and I love the steak knives so much that I'm finding excuses to use them just so I can use them. Heck, I now cut a toasted bagel sandwich and eat it with a fork. It may sound odd but I'm actually proud of this purchase and how they look I want to place them in the china cabinet with a spotlight on them. When you compare the price of these knives to the quality you get, they can't be beat. Man, makes me wonder what the Shogun series of knives must be like. Seriously though, these knives truly are fantastic and well made and will definitely make others jealous.

First, we could not be more pleased with this 18 piece "Gladiator" set of knifes; across the board the appearance, craftsmanship, weight/balance, sharpness, and block (which is huge BTW) are all top shelf! Further, I can honestly tell you all that I have never written a product review before so that should tell you that I am really impressed. Disclaimer/Quality: I must admit I have never owned a high quality set of knives before (thought a Faberware Set in a block was high quality--NOT!), but I cannot imagine a better set of knives for the novice/wannabe Chef's like my Fiance' and I. Until we got this set, we never really thought about using different types of knives for the various areas of cooking/prepping in the kitchen. Our AHA moment came when we discovered/realized that using the right type of knife for the job, and the reasons why, make all the difference--I assure you it does! So much so, that we now have the picture and description that Dalstrong provided taped up over the block and give each other a hard time if either of us use the wrong knife for the task. :o) Price/Value: In my opinion, even at $399.00, it truly is an amazing price for a potentially lifetime set of knives. So you know, we also ordered the Gladiator series Meat Cleaver with the set. All I can say about this meat cleaver is Holy $#!%! I took one look at this thing and immediately thought it should be registered as a lethal weapon! Not only is it extremely well crafted and gorgeous, this thing is very big, razor sharp and weighs a ton--I told my Fiance' that I needed to start working out just to be able to wield it properly. Bottom Line: Great job Dalstrong--Keep up the great work and reasonable price points--I am already looking for more Gladiator Series knives.

This knife set is a very high end set! The knives are extremely well made, sharp and heavy duty. This is not your typical flimsy knife set. They are well worth the money.

Not a top of the line set but better than most of the common household sets out there. I would consider the gladiator series their entry level to quality knives. Handles are hefty and blades are light. So the balance isn't there that would be in their upper series knives. Made well and razor sharp. The company goes beyond satisfaction of there's an issue. One of our steak knives in the set arrived with the tip bent (damage during shipping). They immediately sent out a set of four steak knives to replace that one.

Worth every penny they are better than I thought possible and lifetime guarantee what more could I ask forThe set has a knife for every thing u can cut so impressed me using these are a bargain for what you get in a great looking block.

The first set that arrived had a minor (and I mean minor) finishing flaw which niggled at me enough to make mention of it to the seller, wow! This seller goes above and beyond in satisfying their customers, this is the sort of customer service that major companies only dream about, they are truly top tier! As for the product itself even the one with the minor flaw was good, the replacement flawless. The knives themselves I have been using for a couple of weeks or so and they are showing no signs of wear and tear, keeping a sharp edge and haven’t even needed to see a steel let alone a sharpener yet. The weight and balance is all there plus slicing through my fillet steak like it was butter even shocked me, and I’m an ex Butcher by trade. On top of that the block looks great on the worktop, even the wife was impressed after whinging about the cost lol. I would highly recommend this product and I will purchase from this company for the rest of my life so long as they keep up their standards as I was so highly impressed with the care they gave me as a customer. In fact I have already lined up my next purchase ‘the Obliterator’ cleaver which is part of this range. Honestly I am so happy...of course if the knives start showing signs of rust or ruin within an unreasonable time frame I will update this review.

Extremely well crafted knives, very sharp and hold an edge for a long time. For the average family this set of knives will last a life time. I have shopped around and tried several different sets of knives. I have found that Dalstrong knives hold an edge the longest. Easy to sharpen to regain an edge and feel very nice in your hands.

Let me start by saying I grew up in the restaurant business and am the owner of a successful catering company, so after 50 years in food service I think I know a little bit about cooking utensils. When my my 30 year old set of Henckels "Pro S's" started showing their wear, I did what I always do and hit the internet to research replacements. Yes. there were plenty of more expensive knives to choose from (I'm sorry but spending $2000 on a set of knives for home use is just stupid) but when I came across this set of Dalstrong Gladiator Series I was intrigued. From the photos, the knives looked nicely made and I liked the fact that Dalstrong was a small, family run business, that is just now trying to break into an already crowded market. When Black Friday rolled around and I saw that this set was on sale, I just couldn't resist trying them out. And boy am I ever glad I did! The set came very nicely packaged in a nice handled box and the knives shrink wrapped in one box, and the block in another. The block is beautifully finished wood and is quite substantial in size and weight. It is also tall, which is the one minor complaint that I have. As others have said, the block is a little too tall to fit under the kitchen cabinets without having to pull the entire set out onto the counter in order to remove a knife. (This was not a big deal to me as I found a space where there is no cabinet overhang) But, because of the size, once the knives are in the block, you can't help but notice just how beautiful the set is. Your eye is drawn right to it. I have already had several comments on how lovely the set looks even though I have only had it a few days.But I digress. The true star of the show are the knives themselves. They are truly superb. As soon as you pull a knife out of the box, you can tell that it is beautifully hand crafted with a great attention to detail. The gorgeous wood handles are perfectly rounded and fit to each specific tang, and the forging and honing of the steel is top notch. The finish on the knives is perfect, and they come out of the box razor sharp. In the hand, the knives feel perfectly balanced with no cornered edges to cause fatigue or get a little painful when slicing or chopping a lot of food. The grip is solid, and the weight is just enough to cut easily through whatever you are cutting without feeling heavy. More importantly the knives are not too light (my main complaint with Japanese knives) which can get dangerous as the blade can slide off of the food and cut into your fingers instead. All in all, the knives are a true pleasure to cut with and you might find yourself just looking for food to slice, dice or chop just because they are that much fun to use. Just listen to a blade sing when you pull it out of the block and you will understand what I am talking about.Believe it or not, the customer service is even better than the knives! I had a minor issue with the set I received and not wanting to go through the whole return process with Amazon, I decided to contact Dalstrong directly. All I can say is WOW! Not only were my emails responded to almost immediately, but the issue itself was rectified very quickly. These people STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND WILL GO ABOVE AND BEYOND ANYTHING YOU CAN ASK FOR TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT. With Dalstrong they say that customer truly is their main priority and it is! They are not just saying that in order to lure you into buying their product. I know for a fact that you are going to have a long and happy relationship with Dalstrong..In conclusion, all I can say is BUY THESE KNIVES, YOU CAN"T GO WRONG!!!

We got these as a gift for my parents. We also own this brand and love them. They’re durable and stay sharp forever. Highly recommend! They are well worth the price.

Recently have been moving up in the kitchen the last few years, decided to take a leap of faith and order this set, I can say the only issue I've had is the handles on everything but the steak knifes are a little big, but that’s literally it, I will probably never buy another kitchen knife other then dalstrong agian, the craftsmanship is one thing, the sheer quality of the steel and edge retention is insane there is no room for error with these knives they will bite you. if you work as a prep or prep/cook in a busy kitchen, invest in these and you will not regret it.

Hi, I'm reviewing all of my Dalstrong knives. NOTE: I was a professional (Meat Cutter/Butcher) for over 13 years and a in-home chef (yes I am a woman..LOL). I have been looking for another set of knives for a long time. The proper weight, balance (blade to handle ratio), quality of the steel, edging of the blade (angle of the edge), grip of the handle and the flexibility or stiffness of the blade, depending on the task you are doing.My boning knife (Dalstrong Gladiator Series) is the most important (I do not let anyone else use), and keep in its case. (It's in the picture for viewing purposes, 3rd from the left). The boning knife does its job! It has the proper feel and grip. It has a proper lip at the bottom of the blade to protect your hand from slipping onto the blade. It has just enough flex on the tip to maneuver in and around bones and joints, and just the right amount of stiffness to cut through joints and membranes. The quality and sharpness of the blade is amazing and the construction of the handle is absolute quality workmanship. I highly recommend this knife. As a note, I wish they had a 5 inch boning knife, but they do not..The rest of my Dalstrong set includes a, 10" and 6", Chefs(Shogun Series). First two on the left in the picture. Warning : they are sharp, sharp, sharp! The quality and sharpness of the blade is amazing and the construction of the handle is absolute quality workmanship.The 3rd from the left, in the picture is my boning knife and 4th-10th is for culinary, all (Gladiator Series). The opinion is the same. Warning : they are sharp, sharp, sharp! The quality and sharpness of the blade is amazing and the construction of the handle is absolute quality workmanship.All knives are shipped and packed with protective cases and covers on the tips.(The only one I do not have is the filleting knife, for fish)These knives are NOT meant for the dishwasher or children. The blades are very sharp! (I just glazed the edge with my finger and cut the crap out of myself !!). They're a professional set . These should be hand washed. If you want knives that you put in the dishwasher buy something else!! These are a professional set and should be treated as such!!

Nothing to dislike. I bought these knives as a gift to my wife and I and they are quite amazing. We have had two top brand knives, which could not hold an edge, we will not be using again. We got these in Dec. of 2023 and we haven’t had to sharpen them yet. It is so nice to be able to cut through tomatoes and meat without an issue. The knife block is super nice and is an attention getter in the kitchen. I will definitely buy more of their products in the future.

We ordered this knife block set for my brother and sister in laws wedding shower as a replacement for an out of stock Cuisinart set. The young couple was very excited. These knives look great, durable and sharp AF, high quality at a reasonable price point.

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I really like this set, they look and feel the business and the wooden block is very solidly made, too. My knives were quite dull out of the box, but it’s normal for the edges to be unfinished in brand new knives. After sharpening with a 1000 grit whetstone, they became razor sharp and feel fantastic to use now. I also own some high-end handmade santoku knives I had bought in Japan, and yes they are higher quality, but one of those cost more than this entire set, so they cannot be compared fairly.For this price, I don’t think you can buy better. Highly recommended.

This block is amazing! It has every knife that you would need for every occasion. The block itself sits so nicely in my kitchen - it's so sturdy and is beautiful. I use the chef's knife the most, it's super sharp. The knives have great hand-feel, and the handles are dark wood. There's a serrated for cutting bread, a long slicer for carving turkey, and a small paring knife for quick little jobs. The knives have stayed so sharp that I haven't felt the need to sharpen them but the block comes with a honing steel as well. If you cook a lot and love using a variety of knives, this is the perfect set.

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Ho comprato questo set di coltelli come regalo a mia mamma. Devo dire che è stata molto contenta e sono così belli che li mostra a tutti quelli che vengono a casa. Il set è completo con tutti i coltelli necessari per qualsiasi lavoro in cucina ed un affilacoltelli di ottima qualità. Il ceppo in legno è molto bello e mantiene il tutto ordinato e di facile accesso. La lama in acciaio tedesco è affilatissima ed il manico in legno di pakka è molto comodo nell'impugnatura. Un ottimo acquisto.