Calphalon Self-Sharpening 15-Piece Knife Block Set

I love this knife set. I love the self sharpening feature and have gotten a lot of use out of it as someone who cooks up to 5 times a week. I have noticed the large knife for chopping does get dull very quickly, however the self sharpening feature is helpful. I do use a sharpening rod in between when I’m using it a lot in one sitting. The block seems to stay clean and absorb some moisture well. The scissors are great for cutting meats, and after washed, good for overall use. I use the main cooking knives a ton of times per week. DOES NOT COME WITH BREAD KNIFE- it is sold separately. That was my only disappointment, but on me for not reading description more clearly. Have been using these since Christmas, and really love them. The block and knives are very stylish looking on the countertop, and is not overbearing my large if needed to store in cabinets. I would recommend this set over many other sets we have purchased in the last 10 years. I see myself having this for a long time. It’s not recommended to put these in the dishwasher, but I have a few times without any damage as long as I remove and dry them immediately. If you take care of them, they seem like they will last a long time.