Absolutely fantastic
Got my Pro "S" 7pc. set for Christmas and haven't looked back. In the course of researching the 4- and 5-star and Pro "S" knives, I was informed that the only difference is the handle material. The Pro "S" is the same as the 4-star with a more durable material for the handle. At an additional $20 cost for the whole set, it seemed worth it.
Anyhow, these knives make short, EASY work of anything. I love the paring knife...cloves of garlic submit from a mile away, slicing small things is like cutting through a cloud.
The chef's knife is fantastic. I was a little miffed when I read that the 4-star set had the Santoku, but I'm not terrribly worried. For chopping "billowy" stuff like cilantro bunches, etc., the pronounced "rocking" action of the chef's knife is clearly preferable to me.
The boning knife does it's job well and I prefer it for butterflying steaks, chops, cutlets, etc.
The utility knife does a fine job on tomatoes, bagels, etc...
Like the handles better than the 4-Star
I bought the 4-Star set, and instantly returned it and got the Pro-S instead. I was dissapointed with the handles of the 4-Star, the plastic (IMHO) diminished the aesthetics and the "feel" of the knives. I learned that the 4-Star's "full rat tail tang" is very different than a true "full tang" found in the Pro-S. The rat tail tang reduced the weight and the sense of handling that I eventually ended up getting from the Pro-S series handle style (full tang, riveted, and heavier). I like seeing the tang!
The blades in both of course are superb - but if you like a heavier handle and if you like to "see" the full tang (the rat tail tang is embedded/invisible in the plastic handle of the 4-star) go for the Pro-S.
Best to actually hold and compare both styles before you order. I have a friend who loves the lighter plastic handle, so I guess its a matter of personal preference.
PS - the Pro-S was only $20 more (I got it on sale, but even when not on sale...
So far so good, but block is not as pictured
The knives arrived in good shape, they will likely last decades if treated correctly. I was disappointed though that the block I receieved was NOT what is pictured. One reason I chose this particular set of Pro "S" knives was for the smaller block without steak knife slots, as pictured. I don't plan on getting steak knifes, and liked the shears being in their own place, below the knives. What was shipped was a 7-Peice set with the same knives as listed, but with the wrong block. Steak knife slots, and shear holder in the middle of the knifes. It's not worth the hassle of returning, as manufacturer may have changed their product for good, but would be nice if the picture was accurate.
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