Our kitchen is filled with history, then. Most of those Chicago Cutlery knives and the knife block that you picture have served us well for many years.
We never did acquire the complete set. I have been able to do what I need in my home kitchen using the chef’s knife, the slicing knife, the bread knife, the utility knife, and the paring knife.
I’ve not felt the need to branch out as these knives have been such workhorses for me.
My husband sharpens the knives on a stone and also once a year or so we have them sharpened professionally. We oil the handles periodically and always, always wash by hand. With this modest maintenance, I believe those knives will outlast my husband and me!
