The Damascus were gutverpackt and delivered quickly. The knives are still very sharp even after six months usage and accurately cut. The beautiful wooden handles are good in my hand (size L). For small hands, the handles of the large diameter may be too thick. Even the bread knife, with which I was skeptical at first, cuts amazingly, every hard crusty bread like butter and shows how easy it is to cut each bread manually (an entirely new experience!). Overall, the knife set is worth the price, offering good quality. I am very satisfied and would buy it again.