If I could buy this entire store I would. My eyes say yes, but my wallet says no. For now.
The sales associate was so helpful in helping me pick out a Global knife for the girl's bday. Even though the store was busy with post-Christmas shoppers, I was well taken care of. I told her what specs I was looking for, what price range, and for what occasion, and we agreed on the perfect knife. I went to check out the cookbooks while the associate grabbed the packaged knife from the storeroom. She told me she'd have it at the counter for me when I finished my shopping.
In the meantime, I grabbed a thick French cookbook with plenty of pictures (the best part), and proceeded to check out. The associate helped me right away, and away I went, another happy camper.
FYI: you can buy these knives or any utensils cheaper at a restaurant wholesaler or online, but hey, Williams-Sonoma is a bitchin' ass store.