Sabatier ProSteel 14-Piece Knife Set with Wood Block

I bought this set a year ago from Amazon. As another reviewer said they dull very easily and I got rust spots on them within 2 months. (I didn't dry them like I should have after each use) I got tired of sharpening them after every use. Since then I have purchase a more expensive knife and I use it exclusively. I may give away my Sabatiers or throw them away since they are just taking space.

I like the Wood Block. Looks nice on the counter. The scissors I use all the time.

IF you need a start set for cheap this is it but I suggest you spend a little money on 3 good knives. I learned the hard way even though I have heard this from so many people.

I have had this knife set since 2001. Now I did not buy mine from Amazon, I actually purchased mine at Marshall's for $49.99. I have used this set and the shears everyday since 2001. I have two knives that just begun to get rust spots on them this past year. I do not use the sharpening stick that came with it since it does not sharpen them worth a lick. I use a little hand held sharpening tool for that and they are deadly sharp. I did notice that they do dull a bit fast, especially the two knives that I use daily several times a day, but if you get one of those sharping tools then you will not be disappointed. I did not feel like these were cheap at all but again this is the only somewhat expensive set I have ever bought and now 9 years later I am still using the same set.

These were a good solution when I didn't have much money and needed new knives. They function, but they do dull easily and pick up rust spots pretty easily as well.

If you need a set of really affordable knives, they aren't bad. Otherwise, I recommend saving your money for something better like Wusthof.