Yeah, like I said, I'm sure they'll work just fine. A street Rolex will still tell you the time and a Chinese or Brazilian-made Henckel is still going to cut your food.

I've decided I'm going to pay the extra money for the high end Wustofs or Henckel classic line. I figure that if you're going to buy something from a company with a lifetime warranty, you know you're in it for the long haul -- so get the best they offer and know that you'll own and cherish it until you're dead.