Foodi StaySharp Knife Block with Integrated Sharpener, 6-Piece Set [K32006UK] Stainless Steel, Scissors, Silver/Black

Bought this set and am really pleased with it, the knives are sharp and easy to use and having a knife sharpener built in means they stay shapp without any effort at all. Rather big unit but is worth it

Best knives ever. Super sharp. Expensive but well worth it. Look nice too

Even though I used to work in catering, at home I have always been happy with "good enough" knives. Pop down to Homesense and pick up a block for £30 or so and replace them every few years. So spending this amount of money on a set of kitchen knives was something I am not used to, but decided to anyway as a treat to myself. Opening the (very substantial) box and quickly testing the utility knife on a piece of fruit, I was shocked about how sharp it was. Even in my catering days I can't remember any of the knives I used passing through an orange so cleanly. Almost like it wasn't there. So the knives are all great and the knife block also feels sturdy, especially with the suction feet on the base. Haven't yet tried the sharpener, but I would assume it does the job it is supposed to. So why only 4 stars and not 5? Aesthetics. Specifically of the handles, but also of the block. Firstly the handles. They ALWAYS look dirty/dusty. When I unpacked it I assumed they were covered in a fine layer of dust from manufacturing/packaging, so tried to wash them straight away in warm soapy water. Nope, they still looked dusty (and not even an even layer of dust). Ran them through the dishwasher, the same. This is no way affects the usage but when the sunlight hits the handles through the kitchen window it annoys me every time. I realise this is a design choice by someone at Ninja.... I just wish they used a different material that delivered a cleaner-looking finish. Especially for a product at this price. The other annoyance for me is the knives sitting horizontally and not vertically. It feels awkward trying to get a knife back into the block, while trying not to stab and scratch the chrome-effect surround, and it also means the handles never quite line up properly (those aesthetics again). Also, my left-handed wife seems to have more trouble than I do, but that may just be her getting used to it. So in conclusion, great knives that aren't quite as elegant as I want them to look.

Warning ⚠️ These knives are extremely sharp! Absolutely brilliant knives! Complete with a built in sharpener the storage block is super sleek and smart enough to have on display in the kitchen Honestly we didn’t realise how bad our old knife set was… we’re not master chef standard but more hobby chefs! Purchased during the recent prime deal day we got a very good deal and they were much cheaper than buying directly from Shark Ninja

Great knives, VERY sharp and good quality. Be careful using them!,,