Excellent beginner set to the end of high end knifes
357149
Excellent beginner set to the end of high end knifes. We love this set. Maybe next time will get the Classic.
1820375
I bought this knife set years ago from an outlet store and the quality is excellent for the low price that I paid.  The chef's knife is very sturdy and has a good weight to it.  The sharpening steel does the job.  The other knives work well and retain their sharpness nicely.  I wish the paring knife was a bit more flexible.  All in all, this is a good set of basic, entry-level knives for the beginning home cook.
619308
This is a great cheaper knife set for someone that is a home cook and needs a starter set. For the current price ($49.99) it is a steal. The set includes 6 steak knives and a knife sharpener that go in the block. This is different from my previous knife sets that just contain prep knives. I really like that it feels like a complete set. It also has a chef knife, slicer, parer, two Santoku's, a serrated utility knife, and a pair of kitchen shears.

The knives are not by any means the best I own. Then again, my other knives are very expensive. I cook a lot and spend a lot of time chopping in the kitchen. However, the knives are good. They actually impressed me considering the price. I would happily pay $20 for the chef knife. They have a full tang and a nice weight to them. While they are not the sharpest, they will be plenty sharp enough for most kitchens. This is the set for you If you are looking to expand your current set, buy a new matching set, or get a starter set and you want decent knives without spending a lot of money.
2188499
Having just made due for most of my life w/ just regular large knives from steak knife packages I finally asked for my first real kitchen knife.  While I'm no expert of course, this is a great first add for getting started on having good equipment in the kitchen.  Well balanced, good heft, just all around a strong purchase.
2591863
So far, SUPER. This is my first set of "nice knives". I'm wondering what to buy to keep them super sharp... I highly recommend them.
1623276
High quality. Great set of knives. The reasonable price is an added bonus.
3833589
This is a very nice set! They are very sharp, the grips are comfortable, and there are a good variety of types of knives. These are forged which is supposed to be better than regular stainless steel. I've learned with other sets not to stick your good knives in the dishwasher. I'm happy with them.
3028226
I've only had the knife set for about a week, but so far I'm very pleased with them. Very sharp and balances well in the hand. Handle is of some kind of hard rubber-like material and has what appears to be an alligator skin pattern.
I don't know if the blade and tang are one piece though, since no rivets are showing.
Knife block is kind of weird with the ripple insert. Makes it a little difficult to get the knife in and out of the block. Might be I just need to get used to it. I would like to see an optional wooden block set at an angle like so many others are. But this doesn't take away from the effectiveness of the knives.
The set also came with blade protectors made from a soft, flexible plastic (or something like that) if you prefer keeping the knives in a drawer.
In conclusion, I'm very happy with this knife set.
4044632
Beautiful and effective set of knives. Worth every penny.
1504082
fantastic set...super sharp knives, easy to use
3081115
I don't know much about knives, but this set was recommended, by a chef, for quality and value. I have no complaints! And the packaging/presentation was great.
2791645
I absolutely love these knives. The profile of the blade is great and they are really sharp right out of the box. I purchased the Santoku, 8" chef, 6" Chef, Utility, Ultimate Utility, bread knife, and pairing knife. Not only are they a great looking set of knives to display in your kitchen, but they truly do take your cooking to another level. Some people complain that the polymer handle feels cheep, but these knives are perfectly priced for what they are. The polymer grip is comfortable and its profiled it such a way that it looks great. These knives truly show the mastery knife making at work at Sora. I also have a some Wusthoff Classics, Messermeister Elites, and a set of the Calphalon Katana. The Classics and Elites I love. The Katanas not so much. These Soras are the best knives in this price range and I love them. My favorite out of all of them has to be the 7" Santoku, but all of the others are great to.

Some people say they got rust spots on these knives. Well more expensive knives have a good side and a bad side. They are great because you get better blade profiles, with a blade that holds an edge a lot longer and is much easier to sharpen, but the down side is they are prone to rust. You shouldn't just leave these knives laying in a wet sink for days like you can do with cheaper knives. You should do that with any higher end knife because they will all get rust spots. Also I can not stress this enough. Do not put these knives in the dishwasher. When you finish using them. Hand wash them in soap and water. Hand dry them really good and put them back on your knife rack. Also make sure you knife isn't wet from placing wet knives on it. Putting your good knives on a wet knife rack is a good way to get rust spots. These really are great knives that are very easy to take care of with a little respect and a few steps, and these are possibly the best knives in the price range. These or the Messermeister Elites. Though the elites are a little more expensive than these. You will not regret buying these Soras'. Also if you purchase these. Get yourself a nice knife rack to display them. The beautifully crafted knives look way to go to be thrown in a knife block or drawer.
4683046
This is an unbeatable set for the money.  This is a completely no frills set without fancy handles or features.  The blades themselves are phenomenal and perform comparably to high priced paring knives.  All three blades cut smoothly without undue pressure or the need for a saw motion.  Unless you are looking to match all your knives, i would get these and never look back.  You will not be disappointed.  I use these knives proudly alongside my Tamahagane san tsubame chef knife.
4027328
I've owned this set for about a year.  Knives were sharp out of the box, but more importantly they sharpen easily and hold their edge well.  I am very satisfied with with their build or construction quality, their usability.  This set has an optimally useful, well chosen selection of knives. I paid $80 for them on a price promotion, this represents excellent value for money.

After 1 month I bought a second set as a gift, and the recipient is thoroughly delighted.

I just bought a 3rd set, also as a gift, and the current price is $100.  This knife set is easily worth the price.
3754897
OXO has put together a wonderful set for anyone that does not already have better knives, at a price that is really amazing for what is included.

These could very well be perfect for any number of households in which there are not accomplished, or semi-accomplished, cooks. Hardened stainless steel like this is a huge plus to find in an entry level priced knife. It is thin hardened stainless steel, but again, look at the price. The famous OXO good grip is evident with the soft, contoured handles.

Cooks with a higher level of experience are probably not a good recipient of this set. For one, there will not be much interest in the bread or steak knives. I would expect they would find the remaining ones, the "heavy lifting" knives, the Chef's, Santoku, and Paring a bit light weight in both the blade and handle.

Overall, get this set for a new household, the newly wed or the newly divorced. It is a good buy and OXO always delivers a quality product.
2734229
Excellent set of knives.  Ordered a set to try them out, very sharp, no more fragile that any other ceramic knife, maybe a little more robust than some.  The tips are radiused to prevent chipping/breaking off.  The blades seem extra thick compared to the cheap ceramic knives I've owned in the past.  Been using them for a few weeks now, no chips on the edges, no handles fell off.  Ordered a set for my mother in law, she is very happy with them as her first experience with ceramic knives.
Cons:  The box is quite nice and very large, but not suitable for storing them in, so it goes into the trash.  seems a shame to toss such a nice box.

If you are looking for a set of ceramic knives to test and not cry if one breaks this it the set to buy.  The price is very reasonable and the quality is very good.
4788274
I purchased this set to replace another set (different brand) that I recently purchased but was unsatisfied with.

This is a beautiful set. The blades are thick, wide, and heavy. I am impressed with how sharp the knives were and appreciate the ceramic sharpening slots in the block - although I'm not really sure how useful they actually are but I supposed we'll see over time. I like that the types of knives are noted on the tips of the handles - saves me time hunting for the knife I need.

The knives have a full tang blade and a handle which feels very comfortable in my hand. The handles are smooth wood which is much more pleasant than the plastic handles I've found on other knife sets.

It is made in China, from German forged steel, not stainless. I'll have to take their word that its German steel. The sheers are a no-name brand but have a bottle opener on them (which I'll probably never use but nice to have in a pinch).

I've been saving up and doing my research on knives as I cook from scratch almost daily and having been wanting a good set that would stand the test of time. I'm really hoping my research and patience paid off and these are it. I'll update the review should this change, but I think I'll be very happy with these.

UPDATE 12/7/16: Now that I've had a chance to use these a little more, I'm even more in love with them. Last night they passed the tomato test - slicing and dicing Roma tomatoes. I kid you not, it was like slicing through softened butter. The slices were amazingly easy and clean.  then thinly sliced a red onion into nearly paper thin slices. Still thrilled with my purchase.