I am just newly addicted and just sit and handle them. I am deciding on which ones to beat on and which to put away. I am also looking at sharpening methods and which is the best way to go with that ( How about a suggestion Dan ? )Basicaly this is a great outlet from a hectic business and a safe investment in my opinion. The really fun part is watching my wife and daughters faces when I buy yet another knife !! They think I am really strange and then they take my credit card and go shopping !! Go figure that one-Thanks