WüsthofGourmet 16-Piece Knife Block Set

After hearing about how great these knives were i couldn’t wait to buy them. However, they were a little price for me but i heard they were worth it. So when my husband gifted them to me for Christmas, excited was an understatement.I started cutting up everything in my kitchen. They definitely met my standards for sharpness. However when it came to the scissors, while using them to cut something for my sons project they fell apart. So pretty much you can’t open them wide because they fall apart. I figured out how to use them and no biggie, I wasn’t sure if they were supposed to be like this or not. Has anyone had else had this problem?The knives however got soooooo rusty after the first wash. For a $550 knife set this is very disappointing. This happens almost every time I wash them and if I don’t dry them or even if they stay in the dishwasher I can expect them to get rust on them.

Quality of the knives are great. Super sharp and sturdy. The block though is generic and doesn't perfectly match the knives you get. the set I bought had 3-4 smaller pairing knives but the block has slots to fit larget knives so you find you are putting 1/2' knives in slots that'll fit 2" wide knives. it makes them wobble around and also hard to see what knife you are getting. The price is marked up for the brand and with that I'd think you'd get a set that at least had a block that matched.

The media could not be loaded.  Wow, the quality of these is so much better than I expected, especially as it was purchased “used” and these are brand new. Every knife had sleeve, the block even had the little plastic over the name plate. There is not a mark, scratch or deficit on any piece or the block. As far as cutting quality, these are the best knives I’ve ever purchased. I had a Cutco set prior and these are so much better. The cuts are clean and effortless, the handles comfortable… I can’t find anything negative to say about this set. Will update if anything changes

These are awesomely sharpened knives, but they are also quite expensive. I consider them more of a luxury than a necessity. They are as sharp as a set of kitchen knives can be. Will the edge last? Hard to know this early. There is a honing tool with the set, and that should help keep them sharp. Of course, unless you know how to use it, the tool will likely be of little use. One dilemma: they should be hand- washed to protect the blade and the handles, but they are so sharp that you risk injury when washing them by hand. Nice to have. The set likely makes a great wedding gift. Time will tell if the knives can take ordinary regular use without blunting or damage.

I have had this set for over a year. It's not the quality you would expect from this brand. The knives are dull -they arrived that way. They are rusting and not even usable at this point. I can't wait to get rid of them. I would not recommend this set if you like to cook or need efficient tools. I could have bought the same quality at a discount store.

I received this knife set with no real high expectations simply because I knew this is Wüsthof‘s entry level knife set. I bought these knives with the intention of replacing my cheaper knife set made in China. So I bought a German knife set. The knives are sharp and the set is nice. Nothing stands out about this knife set that is particularly unique or eye popping. The set seems to be fine. However, the wood block is another. The Wood seems to be defective as far as the finish is concerned, or lack thereof. The finish on one side of the Block is worn off. Also, the slots on the Block seem to be too big for some of the smaller paring knives. The smaller knives fit sloppily in the slots. For the price you pay for this set you would think the fit and finish of this detail would be exact. Otherwise, I don’t have any real issues with this Wüsthof Gourmet set. If you are willing to accept this as a minor flaw in the set, the knives themselves seem to be of relatively good quality and good value.

These knives are terrific! They are a really nice addition to our kitchen and look great! They cut really well and even the big chef’s knife is easy to hold and use. There are a few more things in the set than we actually have use for, like the spreader, but still a solid good set of knives.

I bought these as a gift for my son.He’s loves them.Great product

He usado esta marca en Estados Unidos y hoy en Mexico tiene un buen precio

Bad quality for such a good brand. I was told Wusthof was one of the three world's leader in chef knife. Well, they let that line slipped... Discoloration on the handles (from white to orange-ish) and shattered blades, after only 3 months of normal use at home and always hand washed. I will now have to send the defective knives to Wusthof for replacement, I hope it will go well!

My other half loves these

Love these knives so sharp!

I broke the bank and paid over $500 bucks for this set. It was a mother's day present and I wanted a bit of a splurge. The knife handles are light and not as heavy as I would expect for good quality. I bought the set in May 2020 and five month's later I've had to sharpen them twice already. I would have kept looking and paying this much, I'm not sure I would do it online again.