Because of their light weight, Everedge Plus knives are well-suited to small hands and also help reduce tiredness when a large amount of food preparation is required. The molded handles are quite comfortable and resist breakage. While not precision-ground or hand-honed, the stainless-steel blades nevertheless slice and chop with ease. Each features a different serration depending upon its function. All the pieces store in the included silver-painted wood block. Made in China, the cutlery is dishwasher-safe yet best washed and dried by hand. The product is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri