Victorinox Swiss Classic 6-Piece Steak Set (4½" Spear Point Serrated) Black, 4.25 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches, Multicolor

First of all, let me just say that I love these knives that I've purchased them twice now. First, about a year ago when I needed a set of steak knives to outfit my new kitchen. I thought these looked the most similar to my previous favorite steak knives that I've had and used for probably 20 years now - some microserrated, black plastic handled knives from Costco back in the day.When I took these out of the package, I was shocked to receive 6 loose knives just floating around a bubble mailer, as another reviewer mentioned. I thought, Hm...these must not be that sharp, since they didn't stab through the package in transit. I also thought that maybe they were knock-offs, but I proceeded to remove their protective stickers anyway and threw them in the dishwasher. I was dubious, but when they came out, they looked no worse for wear.Fast forward to cutting with these knives. They are, hands down, the sharpest steak knives I've ever owned. Sharper by far than the old set I was using. Way sharper than the fancy Henckels set that come in their very own velvet-lined wooden box that I was gifted. I've made many accidental cuts in my cutting board because these are so sharp that they slice right into wood without any kind of tactile feedback. Be careful with your fingers! You can easily get cut without even realizing it because the blades are so sharp.These have held up extremely well over the last year, so much so that I decided to order another set for all of my holiday guests to use. No, they're not pretty and don't have the wow-factor of a big wood-handled knife, but these will out cut any pretty steakhouse knife.Not only do they work well for meat, but I find myself reaching for them when I would otherwise be grabbing a paring knife. They're especially great for hulling strawberries with absolute ease or quickly slicing up a piece of fruit.I actually only decided to review these when I came back to purchase a THIRD set, but the price has gone up significantly since my last purchase (27 and 32 bucks for the last 2 sets, 40+ dollars currently), so I will wait until the price drops some.If you need steak knives now though, know that these are easily worth their current price and you will be purchasing a quality set of knives that will stay sharp for a long time to come.Edit 3.19.23:I've purchased FOUR sets of these now. 3 for myself, since I tend to entertain large groups and often need more than 12 knives, and one set for my mom to replace her old, dull steak knives. These are still the knives I reach for the most when prepping fruits or slicing things like tomatoes (omg, these are the BEST tomato slicing knives!) and they're just as sharp as ever. Cannot say enough good things about them.

Victorinox are the best inexpensive Western-style knives in the business, full stop. If you like Western-style knives (mild belly, double-bevel) they're the best bang for your buck out there. These steak knives are no exception.Quality where it counts. These knives have cheap-seeming plastic handles, yet they're textured for good grip. They're also super sanitary. Do anything you want to them - they won't hold bacteria like wood might. The money saved in the handle is put toward higher-quality steel on the end that matters. The overall knife is light but durable, inexpensive but sharp. It's perfect for anyone who mostly only cares about getting a cheap, reliable set of steak knives.I fear a lot of bad reviews right now are people buying from knockoff resellers which are becoming rampant. Make sure you buy an authentic product (fulfilled by Amazon), or at least keep your packaging handy for a return. My last 2 purchases were both exactly the same products and quality as the Victorinox chef knife I've been using for that last... I don't know... 6 years? I'd have to check my order history. It's been forever and I've never had a complaint. I just got the 10" chef knife and the steak knives, and they're all exactly the same quality as the original.

This classic steak knife came in original sealed package, shipped and delivered very quick. I'm a forever fan of Victorinox steak knives, first one was gifted to me from a friend who traveled to Europe and picked up a set very cheap there several decades ago. These knives do not break or get dull quickly, the only reason you'd need to replace is when they go 'missing'. :) They don't look fancy and many get skeptical that they can last long, but after trying, always want to walk away with one of their own.I'm using these as my daily food prep knives, not necessarily for steaks only. There is a difference in the similar set with fibrox ergonomic handle (called Swiss Classic Gourmet Steak Knife), make sure to pay attention when ordering (those cost more $$). This set's handles are a tad shorter, thinner, cheaper-looking and are not as comfortable for constant use, but blades appear same, as sharp and long-lasting in both. See my photos for comparison. Thicker handle with groove (gourmet version) is more comfortable for lots of daily cooking, but I use both types interchangeably. Definitely worth the money spent!

I ordered this set of steak knives about a year ago and they have been excellent in every regard. They are lightweight with their plastic handles but they are very sharp and cut meat and other items with ease. My teen cut her finger with one while cutting steak the other day, so the sharpness is lasting and you must take care when using these or allowing children to use them. We have run these through the dishwasher multiple times and they are still good as new with no rust. I would not consider these to be “ high end” looking considering the plastic handle. But if you want a good set of everyday steak knives, you can’t beat these. These knives would make a great housewarming gift as well. Wonderful quality and a great value for an affordable price. Highly, highly recommended! If this review has been helpful, please let me know below!