* UPDATE 2 *I've owned these for over a year now. I'm still very happy with the purchase. They have only required a quick "toning" of the blade edge occasionally, even with frequent use. Part of this can be attributed to the fact that I only cut on wood and plastic cutting boards, never glass or stone. The blades are just as solid as they were when I purchased them -- no wiggling in the handles at all. The steak knives are definitely not forged, which is a bit of a disappointment to me, but I honestly can't complain about their performance. I even use them for paring apples and cutting cheese (the thinner blade glides through cheddar much better). I expect I'll get many more years of use out of this set.* UPDATE *Well I've had these for about 5 months now. I've never regretted the purchase once! Not so certain that the steak knives are forged, however -- they seem a bit thin and flexible, but I believe most steak knives are. The edges do not dull easily. I give them a quick sharpening maybe once every couple months. Glad I decided to go with a quality set from the get-go, rather than buying a few cheap sets that I never liked. Worth it, even if you're a bachelor who doesn't spend all his time in the kitchen (but wants tools that work when you do).* Original Review *Really like this product during the two weeks that I've owned it. Knives are sharp out of the box. The scissors don't come apart, which I wanted but don't need. Don't use them for meats. The knives have a decent feel and heft. The steak knives I'm not as certain about, because the blades are thinner and more flexible than the other blades. Not certain if they're forged or stamped. The bamboo block looks pretty nice. Will update once I've put them to through their paces.