DALSTRONGGladiator Series Elite-18pc Stainless Steel Knife Set with Block-High Carbon German Steel-Acacia Wood Block-Gift Knife Set w/Black Handles - NSF Certified

The media could not be loaded. What can I say? I mean, I absolutely love these knives. I love everything Dalstrong. Ever since I purchased my first Dalstrong product, which I believe was a pair of cooking tweezers, I have been obsessed with their website & subsequently their knives & such. Yes, they are a bit on the pricey side, HOWEVER, they are MORE than WORTH every single DOLLAR you invest. Take the time to visit their website, look at their videos, YouTube, Instagram, etc.; do your research. See for yourselves just how much time, effort, and dedication they put into creating their products. Their knife series' are not only creative but aesthetically appealing & they actually get the job done. They are strong, durable beautiful knives. If I had enough space in my house, I would collect them all! They are sharp right out of the box & they work so smoothly & make life just so much easier in the kitchen. I love to cook. I enjoy all the chopping, cutting, etc. I can spend hours in the kitchen cooking & I would be in heaven & having Dalstrong products to help me along the way just makes it that much more enjoyable for me. Please do yourself a favor. If you love cooking as much as I do, invest in a set of good quality durable knives that will last you a lifetime. I am not done yet. I am still aiming for the Shogun collection. Luckily I have 2 kitchens in my house so I have an excuse to get a second set of high-quality knives. Dalstrong is my go-to & I highly recommend them to all you home cooks & professional chefs as well since some professional chefs are already taking advantage of these amazing quality knives. And lets not forget about the hunters, fishermen, butchers, etc., they have knives for everyone. I can't brag about their products enough. You just gotta go check out their website. But be prepared to spend hours on your computer because once I got on, I could not stop window shopping. My wish list just keeps growing every day. Yes, I visit their website at least once a day. I am not exaggerating... I give them 10 out of 10 stars THANK YOU FOR CARING DALSTRONG FAMILY!

Since you're looking at this particular set, I'm going to guess you've probably set a limit to how much you want to spend on what's likely going to be your every day set of knives.You might own more expensive (and arguably better) knives, but you’d rather not see them used by anyone who is not as concerned as you are with their integrity and longevity.You’ve also seen first hand the difference between the Wusthof Gourmet series and the classic Wusthof, and you also know Henkel doesn’t quite cut it.If I guessed right and you’re considering buying this set for these or similar reasons, do not hesitate: buy it right now!These knives are a cut above your usual value knife sets. Cool, sexy looks, sharp blades that stay sharp, full tang, well balanced overall, sturdy but ergonomic handles with no sharp lines. They even sound great - you know, that tuning fork ring they make if you just give them a gentle tap - so it’s really easy to pick up the right knife with eyes closed if you have perfect pitch! :PEverything most knives in this price range aren’t.I actually ended up liking these knives so much I now use them more often than my Global set. This is not to say the Globals are not the superior knives, it’s just that these Dalstrong knives are *perfectly fine* for most things someone who cooks for pleasure and not for a living will find themselves using them for.I will say that one of the knives I received had a small flaw - a crack in the side of the handle that looks like it occurred on riveting. I contacted Dalstrong support. Three days later I had the replacement. No runaround, no BS. They looked at the pictures I sent and just replied asking for my shipping address. Honestly, how often does that happen?(Thanks Rachelle for the terrific customer support experience!)You may rest assured that whatever issue you have with the product, they’ll make it right. I believe other reviews mentioned the awesome customer support as well, and I can confirm these guys really stand by their product.After the very positive experience with this set, I do think I’ll try some of their more premium knives soon (they’re still not even close to premium-priced).In short: These are value-priced knives that have none (or close to none) of the shortcomings you’d expect for the price, while blowing some of the established choices out of the water in some regards. Certainly the modern, streamlined looks will strike some conversations (yes, I know, that’s highly subjective).

First, we could not be more pleased with this 18 piece "Gladiator" set of knifes; across the board the appearance, craftsmanship, weight/balance, sharpness, and block (which is huge BTW) are all top shelf! Further, I can honestly tell you all that I have never written a product review before so that should tell you that I am really impressed. Disclaimer/Quality: I must admit I have never owned a high quality set of knives before (thought a Faberware Set in a block was high quality--NOT!), but I cannot imagine a better set of knives for the novice/wannabe Chef's like my Fiance' and I. Until we got this set, we never really thought about using different types of knives for the various areas of cooking/prepping in the kitchen. Our AHA moment came when we discovered/realized that using the right type of knife for the job, and the reasons why, make all the difference--I assure you it does! So much so, that we now have the picture and description that Dalstrong provided taped up over the block and give each other a hard time if either of us use the wrong knife for the task. :o) Price/Value: In my opinion, even at $399.00, it truly is an amazing price for a potentially lifetime set of knives. So you know, we also ordered the Gladiator series Meat Cleaver with the set. All I can say about this meat cleaver is Holy $#!%! I took one look at this thing and immediately thought it should be registered as a lethal weapon! Not only is it extremely well crafted and gorgeous, this thing is very big, razor sharp and weighs a ton--I told my Fiance' that I needed to start working out just to be able to wield it properly. Bottom Line: Great job Dalstrong--Keep up the great work and reasonable price points--I am already looking for more Gladiator Series knives.