Features:

• 14-piece knife block set includes 8-inch chef, 8-inch slicer, 3-1/2-inch parer, 5-inch utility, 4-inch Santoku, 8-inch bread, sharpening tool, 6 steak knives, and wood block
• Sharp, stainless-steel blades are stain-proof and hardened for strength
• Black, ergonomically correct, nonslip rubber handles provide a safe, secure grip
• Sharpening tool keeps all the edges in order; everything fits neatly into convenient wood block
• Dishwasher safe, but washing by hand recommended; lifetime warranty

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
OXO Good Grips Professional Cutlery features the perfect balance of professional quality cutting with soft, comfortable grip. Sharp, stainless steel blades are hardened for strength and the blades are full-tang for durability and proper balance. Soft, non-slip handles cushion your hands and provide a safe secure grip. From the Oxo Good Grips line, this 14 piece cutlery set features knives with sharp, no-stain blades that are hardened to make them strong and durable. The full tang blades are properly balanced and are tapered to glide easily through food.

Rating : - oxo good grip knife set
I am not be a knife snob, but these knives are great so far. I have had them about a month and they are performing very well. I saw them as a best buy on ConsumerReports.com. I figured I would let someone else do the experimenting on them.