Added on 11/25/07
This is a premium knife set from a premium cookware company. Granted, you can spend a ton less on a kitchen knife set, conversely you can also pay a ton more and get less knives too(see Wusthof). You get what you pay for in knives and you should...
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This is a premium knife set from a premium cookware company. Granted, you can spend a ton less on a kitchen knife set, conversely you can also pay a ton more and get less knives too(see Wusthof). You get what you pay for in knives and you should generally buy the best set you can afford. Consider premium knives an investment because they are backed by a solid company for life and the quality construction & precise performance speaks for itself. It's like in hand-tools for example, Craftsman is considered the best (though higher priced than it's competitors). Why? Two reasons, one because of it's superior construction and two it's lifetime warranty from Sears. I did not want a low end/low priced set from makers like Farberware or Chicago Cutlery - those types you can find at any kmart, walmart, or target. As far as kitchen knives are concerned hand forged, fine edge, full tang, high-carbon, stainless, German steel is widely considered the best(This set is that). High end knife brands... See less 
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Price: $299.99 Usually ships in 1-2 weeks
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