Hmm, that height correction apology doesn't appear to have any sincerity to it.
Also who the heck buys a Damascus steel knife for an Amateur cook? That's just a waste of money. They aren't going to do any proper maintenance at best and at worst they lop off a finger. Just get them a cheap gift set like the ones that Omaha steaks forces on people during the holidays that probably have $5 worth of steel between all 12 knives.