PAUDINKitchen Knife Set, 3 Piece High Carbon Stainless Steel Professional Chef Knife Set with Ultra Sharp Blade & Wooden Handle (Kitchen Knife Set 3 Pcs)

Bought this three pack after a year of having one of their others. Such a nice brand that makes phenomenal knives that hold an edge very well. I highly recommend these knives to anyone looking for a set that’ll make them very happy.

These knives are absolutely amazing and wow what a deal! We have gone through so many knife sets over the last year, I honestly know this is the fourth set we have tried (from other sellers) hoping to find some good quality knives for our kitchen. Since then, I have learned you really don't need all the knives that are included in those wood block sets. You just need two or three and some good quality steak knives. These knives fit the quality bill!I use them all the time to food prep - especially for juicing. And if any of you know, juicing can be pretty time consuming but these knives make it go buy so much faster with little muscle pressure! I used to hate food prep haha! They easily cut through large sweet potatoes, thick steak meat - you name it! BTW - totally be careful! I did already cut myself once pretty bad and laughed because well - they are the quality sharp knives we were looking for!I was also concerned with rust. They have not rusted one bit! I even hesitated to throw them in the dishwasher because I like them so much and thought I would ruin them. They have certainly maintained their quality! Thank you!!

These knifes are so beautiful and sturdy. Very easy to use and came super sharp. High quality and comfortable to use.

These are nice-looking knives. The Damascus is an artificially etched thing, which I knew going into the purchase. That’s not a big concern. The steel is good, but not the very best. It is a budget steel that generally provides good value, but like anything, you get what you pay for. But the thing that I don’t like (at all) is the butt is the knife (aka, the pommel). It is not the same size as the handle, so it gives a poor fit and finish to the knife. If you look at the attached picture, the guitar pick points to my area of frustration. When you hold the knife, it is not a smooth finish from the handle to the pommel. The Pommel juts out slightly with sharp edges.Part of the problem is the handles. They are decent looking, but not carefully crafted. On the paring knife, the wood is roughly finished. I have been regularly using mineral oil on them to ensure a smooth, moist finish without shrinkage. But it hasn’t helped improve what started as poor workmanship.As far as the blades go, they are decent. They are not exceptionally sharp and haven't held a razor edge over multiple uses. The CrMoV (Chrome-Moly-Vanadium) is a Chinese steel that is used quite extensively in knives marketed in the 'value' category. The steel is respectable in corrosion resistance. It is on the lower end of edge retention, and conversely, it scores high in its ease of sharpening. My experience with these is that I have had to sharpen more frequently than most reviews suggest.I am ok with my purchase, but not thrilled.UPDATE: ****BONUS STARS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE****I wrote what I believe is an honest review about these knives, including a 3-star rating -- good but not great. A few days later, I received an email through Amazon from the customer service department at Paudin. They apologized for not living up to my expectations. They said they wanted to make it right and would revisit their inspection practice. I replied that I would continue to use the knives and hadn't expected them to do anything. They chose to refund my money for the purchase. It was impressive to have a transaction with a company that PROACTIVELY stands behind its product. I have now changed my rating to 4 stars based on a product that is of reasonable quality, good-looking, and I enjoy using...and because of Paudin's rare and thoughtful approach to customer satisfaction. As a side note, I also purchased the 12-inch carving knife that has a good fit and finish. I used it last night on a smoked flank steak and it cut perfectly. Thanks, Paudin.

I got this knife as a gift & didn’t expect it to work as well as my Wustoff or my Henkels, but it’s now my favorite knife I’ve ever had! It’s super sharp & I rarely have to sharpen it. It’s lighter weight & feels more balanced & is easier to handle than my other chefs knives. I love mine so much I bought another one for myself AND a set of 3 for my son-in-law since he does most of the cooking. I’m sure he’ll be as surprised as I was at how great these knives are!

Attractive, sharp, I have no complaints

Wow I never knew how much I needed a slicer. Fom Roast Beef to tomotoes to bread, this is a VERY GOOD QUALITY knife. Worth the investment.

Purchased as a birthday gift for my hubbie, a new cook and meal smoker. He has loved this knife since he saw the package. Uses it for everything - slicing cooked meats (which it does beautifully) as well as buttering his toast (not quite so successful). I think he would wear it on his belt if it came with a case.Really nice knife. He is enjoying it enormously.