This set is absolutly beautiful and a delight to hold in my hand. The knife has an edge on it that is sharp enough to cut easily with. The small spoon is very small but is so balanced that it is comfortable in my hand, and I have large hands. I purchased the set with the 3 tongs on the fork and is very pleasing to look at. Now to just find the 4 pronged forks without having to buy a whole set.