No, this won't be better than your wusthof shun knife set, but for the very low price, you get the basics you need. Most people truly don't need more than a chef's knife, bread knife, and a paring knife. The addition of a mid size utility knife and a long thin carving knife is just a nice addition. They are not super sharp out of the box, but are easy to sharpen. They don't hold an edge for super long, but just sharpen them more often. They feel ergonomic enough in hand. Weight balance is not perfect, but admirable for the very low price. This is a good set consider the very low price.