E3000%2D9S%2D Meridian Elite 9 Piece Initiation Block Set

The Messermeister Meridian Elite knives are sharp, and beautiful! The set is incorrectly listed though, it does not include a carving knife and fork. Instead there is a 7in santoku and 5in serrated knife. (BE AWARE!!!) My only complaint is the block has some larger than needed slits, an not well organized. I have seen better blocks. I spent many hours comparing knives - Rockwell hardness, weight, balance, rating, ect... These knives are not too heavy or too light. The handles are not fancy, too small or too big. I looked at Wustoff Classic, Shun Classic, Henkel Four Star and Twin Cuisine. I purchased these knives based on an excellent cult reputation, a desire to have something different, and of course price versus quality. If you want a good set of knives and the brand name at a good price buy the four star. If you like heavy knives buy the Twin Cuisine. If you want the sharpest hardest knife and not worried about price buy the Shun. If you want a knife set that is top...Read more