If you are a serious cheese connoisseur I recommend that you first check out Boska Holland Explore Cheese Set. However if you infrequently serve cheeses and want to use the proper tools for both utility and presentation, then this set is for you. That is not to say that this set is of marginal quality or junk. On the contrary, the tools are very well constructed and have very sharp edges. And they function far better than multi-purpose knives that many folks put out for cheeses. Another plus and it's a big one is for the thirteen bucks this is going for at the time of this review you cannot go wrong if you purchase a set.Sizewise the board is 8 inches across, which is more than ample space for three or even four pieces of cheese. You can also get an idea of the tool sizes by comparing them in the picture at the top of this page to the 8 inch board.
The finish is a little crude, but even that is not a deal breaker because a little olive oil rubbed into the handles will 'season' them and impart a rich luster after they have thoroughly dried. Same with the cutting board prep it by wiping it down with dish detergent and warm water. After it completely dries wipe it down with olive oil oil.
After each use you will need to hand wash the tools. I fear that even one cycle in a dishwasher would damage them. They are easy to clean by hand so this requirement does not diminish their utility or value as far as I am concerned.
While I alluded to these not being the best tools for cheese connoisseurs, they are great for anyone who wants to lay out some cheeses at a picnic or pot luck party. Also, having a few of these sets at larger parties and tastings is an economical way to have reasonable cheese tools and boards on hand to serve a lot of guests. They also make great gifts!
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