Damascus Chef Knife 8-inch, With Bonus 6-inch Utility Knife. Perfect for Passionate Home Cooks Genuine Damascus Steel Kitchen Knives, Perfect Balance, Superior Edge Retention

The media could not be loaded.  I have a number of the more expensive knives such as Shun, Wushof, and Henckels, and was looking for something a bit less expensive for the sizes I wanted. I came across these knives with no reviews, but decided to give them a try because they met the requirements that I look for in knives. For one, they are made of a VG10 steel that gives you the hardness of carbon steel but has the corrosion resistance of stainless. VG10 steel will also hold sharpness longer. In addition, these knives feature the Damascus steel which is a layering of steel that creates a pattern and also adds to the hardness of the blade that retains sharpness longer. So, to me, this looked like the best of both worlds, and was worth a try.So far, I couldn't be happier with these knives. I have used them to trim fat off of steaks and they cut through them like a hot knife through butter. I have used them instead of my preferred Shun knives, and couldn't be more pleased with the performance of these knives. As with all knives, they will eventually need sharpening, and these knives use the conventional Japanese sharpening of 15 degrees. So far, I haven't needed to sharpen them. but I expect that they will be no more difficult to sharpen than any of my other knivesIf my opinion changes as I use these knives, I will update my review, but, at this point, I would highly recommend them.UPDATE 6/11/18I have been using these knives for a couple of weeks, and I still love them. My daily go-to knife used to be a 6 inch Shun knife, but lately I have preferred to use the 6 inch knife in this set for most of my daily cooking and cutting jobs. Since I am a person that could manage to cut myself with a butter knife, I have been very careful when using these knives. One night, in my usual hurry to get dinner prepared, I accidentally barely touched this knife on my thumb. It didn't hurt, but I checked my thumb anyway for a cut. Hmmm, no blood. As I thought to myself that maybe this knife wasn't so sharp after all, the blood started to flow and I didn't feel any pain until it started to bleed. I had to bandage it so it wouldn't drip any blood onto the food I was making. After 2 weeks of daily use, the 6 inch knife is as sharp as when I first got it. It trims the fat from meat easier than my Shun Filet knife. I do tend to use the 6 inch knife more than the 8 inch simply because it's smaller and easier to handle, but I have used the 8inch Chef Knife for chopping jobs and for slicing roasts and have been surprised at how effortlessly I could cut thin slices even on a hot roast.I am still so very happy with my purchase, and would be very much interested in buying more Schandal knives when they are available.UPDATE 8/3/18:I have been using these knives, especially, the 6 inch one, daily for 4 months, and finally did need to sharpen the it. It was by no means dull, but I didn't think it felt quite as sharp as when I first got it. I used the Asian slot and then the polishing slot on the  Chef'sChoice 4643 ProntoPro Diamond Hone Manual Knife Sharpener Extremely Fast Sharpening Euro-American and Asian Style Knives Precise Bevel Angle Control Diamond Abrasive Made in USA, 3-Stage, Silver  and it was back to working like new. Although I can't say whether this knife is a true Damascus steel, I can say that it certainly performs like it is. Although I do the research to find out the best materials for knives and the attributes for the various metals before I buy knives, the deciding factors are the sharpness of the knife and how long it holds the sharpness. At this point, with these knives, I am still a happy camper and would not hesitate to buy them again.UPDATE 12/12/18:I have been using these knives daily for 8 months, and tend to use the 6" knife the most as it is a good size for cutting most foods that I make for meals. The 8" knife is used more for larger foods and for chopping onions, garlic and similar food items. The size and curved blade makes this knife the perfect tool for chopping. Since I use the 6" knife multiple times daily, I have had to sharpen it 3 times in the 8 months I have been using it. The 8" knife isn't used quite as often, and, as yet, I haven't had to sharpen it. For me, this is enough proof that the blades of these knives hold the sharpness for a very long time. I have also found that I have been using the 6" knife from this set instead of my used-to-be-favorite Shun knife. I am so glade that I decided to try this set of knives. A good set of knives makes cutting and chopping jobs so much easier and faster.

These knives are great. I have been using them non-stop since i have received them. The box that they come in is magnetic on the front, the knives stay in their places nicely, and the box hasn't fallen apart (unlike other knife boxes i have had from Fanteck).They aren't wrapped in a Damascus design. I wash these knives after every use and the Damascus layers are still bold.I work 40-55 hours a week in a kitchen and I've had them for over two month - still haven't had to sharpen them, tho i do hone them from time to time.The handles are extremely sturdy, and they have a nice feel\weight to them.As always, be careful using them, especially the 6" utility knife.This is a great product, and for the price it cant be beat.I am excited for more Schandal knives to be available.

Not real Damascus steel, jut a stamped in design to mimic the effect of true Damascus steel. Build quality seemed decent, but in the end falsely advertised.

Great knife set, high quality and easy to hold. These knives keep an edge for a while and are extremely sharp. The Knight King is in for a rude awakening if he ever shows up to my door step.

Razor sharp. Haven't used them much yet, but out of the box they're razor sharp, I shaved my arm hair off with one stroke. They look and feel beautiful as well. I will update later after heavy use.

The Schandal knife set arrived on time. The knives are good and sharp and a dream to use.

My dislike is, I'm sorry didn't buy the set sooner. What do I like? Each and everything about the set.

No son del material que dice en la descripción son grabados con láser nada que ver ,no son Damasco steel es un engaño