I know what you mean...but look at it this way....it was not a frivilous purchase because it will serve you and your family well. No granted I didn't look at the link or the price but I say...NO GUILT.

Those look like some seriuosly good knives. I just use a mish-mesh of knives and don't really have a good set at all. Be sure to let us know what you think of them.

I confess - I'm a kitchen gadget geek. DH says I'm a snob, for I tend to have the right tool for the job.

Knives are SUCH an important part of a kitchen. I have two sets - one straight blades and one with a fine serrated edge.

I STILL don't have a big HUGE square butcher knife...or a Santoku...

Please don't feel guilty over the knives.

I'll apply DH's philosphy - "Buy the best, cry once."

Somehow though, I think the only crying you'll be doing is over the onions as you chop them!

Congrats on a lovely set!

Oh..good knives are a serious prep. We were lucky to be gifted with a good set of knives when we got married 20 years ago and they have stood up well to the many sharpenings we've subjected them to. When you are slicing your tomatoes with ease and cutting through meat like its butter, you will not regret this.