They are very sharp, just as indicated. I have been using them for chopping veggies and fruits and find them extremely useful. Pretty well made. The nice box could made it a very good gift. Also the unbeatable price you can't get it anywhere else (could be 4-5 times more expensive from department... They are very sharp, just as indicated. I have been using them for chopping veggies and fruits and find them extremely useful. Pretty well made. The nice box could made it a very good gift. Also the unbeatable price you can't get it anywhere else (could be 4-5 times more expensive from department stores) There is no cover. It's very bad. Buy it. Its not expensive, and you'll probably use it someday. Its something that's good to have in your kitchen, cause... you never know. A great of knife you ever want and you ever get for this price Read more