"We registered for this flatware when we got married 8 years ago. It still looks great and has lasted perfectly even with 5 kids. The knives are still sharp. I would highly recommend this set to anyone. I love the weighty sturdiness of it. My husband does complain of the edges of the handle of the spoon gouging his hands when he scoops hard ice cream. To that I say, "Why not use an ice cream scoop!" : ) Basically, I still love this set as much as I did 8 years ago."