I bought some cuisinart knives on eBay to replace a set of cuisinart knives that my sister broke the tips off of. These are the exact replica of the ones that I originally owed and loved and they are so nice and are top notch quality when you take care of them like they are meant to be taken care of. These knives will last for a life time with an occasional sharpening but they are so pretty and I love the blade covers and how easy they are to use. I have recommended them to all of my friends and have bought several sets over the years as gifts for people! Thank you and please keep up the good work and standards!