Review on Kyocera Universal Knife Block Set: Black Soft Touch Round Block with 4 Innovation Series Ceramic Knives, Z212 Black Blades - Product Review and Buying Guide by Stephanie Webb

Wow! These knives are insanely sharp! I've just finished slicing some tomatoes that are so thin (and light!) that they're translucent, 1-2mm thick. You won't find anything sharper, so you'll spend more time slicing than sharpening. The only thing you shouldn't do is boning the meat, where the knife acts as both a lever and a cutting element. He's sharp and tough. Compromise of the inevitable fragility. If it was made out of pure diamond you would have the same problem. Personally, I'd rather cut and not worry about sharpness than cut, realize the knife is dull, sharpen, and cut again. And understand that for the price of some of the best carbon steel knives you get a whole set of knives (even two for some of the more exotic ones!)! That's what confuses me when people complain about breakage. This is a rare occurrence (I have another Kyocera knife that I've been using for 4 years) but even if it breaks the company will replace it and you still have a long way to go. It's worth it!