Frankly I presented this as a gift to myself because I fell in love with the quality and functionality of this set.Unlike some legitimate Laguiole products that are now being made in China, this is French made, so you know the quality is going to reflect that which you'd expect from Laguiole.
What I love is the bold use of color in this set. At first I was a little put off because each piece looks like it comes from a different set, but I've grown to love the contrasts. Another thing I love is the corkscrew is the traditional T-handle design instead of the more common double hinge design. I prefer the T-handle, so for me this is a major plus. I also recognize that some folks are unfamiliar with using this style, so factor that in when you are making a purchase decision.
The presentation knife the one with the reddish handle is my most used tool from this set. The blade is very sharp, and the feel and balance have that Laguiole quality. Although a cheese cleaver is included presumably for the harder cheeses like Romano Percorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano the presentation knife can handle those.
Another thing that I love about this set is the handles are acrylic instead of wood. This allows you to toss them into the utensil basket in your dishwasher with the confidence that you will not ruin the pieces in this set. Frankly, I still hand wash mine.
A final, very nice touch is the presentation box. This is an open box with routed cutouts for each of the tools that make it perfect as a drawer organizer. It also protects the blades (and you from the blades) while they are stored.
Overall this is a perfect wine and cheese set that is handy in your kitchen or as a gift to a special friend.
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