Chicago Cutlery 4-Piece Walnut Tradition Steak Knife Set

I saw these reviewed on America's Test Kitchen as rating right up there with the more expensive knives. Who needs the more expensive knives? Not only do these knives slice through meat like, well, butter, but they are comfortable in my hand AND they can be had on Amazon for roughly 1/2 of the list price. Yes, you will have to eventually have to maintain the edge and sharpen them at some point, but if you appreciate good knives that shouldn't be an issue. I am very happy with this purchase.

If you've been stuck with serrated steak knives, you will notice a HUGE difference in the ease of eating steaks. I bought these steak knives after being frustrated trying to slice a sirloin steak with a Kitchenaid steak knife; I'd seen them recommended by the folks at America's Test Kitchen (which is also the magazine Cook's Illustrated). WOW, what an improvement! These things go through tough meat like nobody's business. Serrated knives can rip and tear at the meat; these knives make smooth cuts with a much more pleasant look and mouthfeel.

Pretty decent knives. I gave it 4 stars because the price was great. Walnut handles I find to work well for me as I don't like the synthetic feeling handles. Seem to hold up well. Blade can be straightened/sharpened. Well balanced but a little light feeling in the hand (prefer a bit heavier feel). Blades seem to resist stain pretty well (have a small spot on one probably due to gave up on hand washing only and have 'allowed' 2 of them to go into the dishwasher). Also use as utility knife and boning knife.

Would buy again if budget was the same.