Love the slim size, the magnetic option for steak knives, or not, and the gorgeous wood. The knives feel balanced in my hand and are comfortable to work with. Only once comment-perhaps the bread knife would be better placed in the block, at the top, near the steel. For me, that is a superfluous item, not reached for frequently, in comparison to the santoku and chef knives. I find it a but awkward, but that is purely preference.