Forged Synergy Starter Knife Set, 3-piece, Black/Stainless Steel

I love every knife in this set! They came sharp, but I still gave them a couple passes over my ceramic rod before first use. The edges hold up nicely and they cut great through most everything I throw at them. I retired my old Ikea damascus chef's knife and all my others. I have since bought most of the other knives I need from the Forged Synergy line and I am very happy with all of them. They look beautiful together and with a little care when washing and a nice dry, they stay shiny and spotless. These are the nicest knives I have ever owned. I have a real hard time spending hard earned money on kitchen utensils as I am not a chef, I don't even play one on TV. I do however cook...every day, and having a decent set of knives has made it even more enjoyable than it already was. I wish they made a carving fork and cleaver in the Forged Synergy line but I have been able to find ones that complement them well anyways.

I have not owned them for very long, but they seem to be of good quality. I've previously owned knife sets, from chef's knives to very cheap ($7) sets. They all cut, and most of them can be kept sharp with a sharpener. What I usually do not like about the more professional knives is that they are too heavy (and not well balanced), and too stiff, and they can feel a little cumbersome to work with. While the cheaper knifes are often not stiff enough, and often have bad or even unsafe ergonomics/design. This set is actually pretty good in terms of weight, stiffness, and ergonomics. They are very well balanced, so when you work with them they feel light and very easy to work with. The curve is also excellent on these, cutting (in the chef's way) is easy and natural. They are also not too stiff, offering a tiny bit of flexibility, but enough stiffness to feel safe and secure that the knife will go where you want it to go. The handle offers good grip and the hand is safe from any sharp edges. In short; well designed, well balanced. Hopefully they will last long.

I purchased these knives over two years ago, and I am still loving them! As soon as I opened the box I was impressed with how well balanced they are, and how sharp they are. And although other reviews have some complaints about the fact that these Henckels knives are made in China rather than the more expensive ones made in Germany, I have had no problems. They have remained super sharp over the years (yet to be sharpened a single time) and although they have been put into the dishwasher (against both the Mfr recommendation and my own wishes) I have not seen any rust spots as other reviews have mentioned. They are still excellent and I much prefer them over the cutco brand because of how well balanced they are. My only complaint is that I wish I would have purchased a larger set with a block back in the beginning because I now know how high quality they are. I want the bread knife, santoku, and steak knives to match at a minimum, but to purchase them individually is similar in price to purchasing a set, and I feel like purchasing the full set would be a waste (since I already have these three). What I am saying, is they truly are high quality--go ahead and buy the full set if you need them!

Great knives, great price. Even impressed my professional chef daughter.

I had not purchased knives in many years but was tired of dull knives at home. I read up about forged knives and was impressed with this set - the look and price. I have owned these now for several years and am very happy with the purchase. They have a nice SOLID feel in the hand, not flimsy, and they ARE sharp! These are excellent knives and I hope Henckels will continue offering this particular forged style!