Cheese Knife/Server with Bamboo Handle (Stainless Steel)

I own a few of these knives because (1) they are economical, and (2) they are sturdy and functional. For personal use or small gatherings I use a Boska Holland Explore Cheese Set. However for tastings and for multi-purpose use I use these.

Aside from the excellent price, these are sturdy, reasonably sharp (helped by the serrations on the blade), and are easy to clean. I especially love the handle, which is bamboo, and strong and less porous than other woods.

Regarding the multi-purpose use I mentioned: this knife works beautifully with dry sausages like salami as well as cheese. When I have larger gatherings I will put out a spread of antipasti and aside from Olive Strainer Spoons for olives and Appetizer Tongs these knives are the only serving utensils needed.

Please see my customer-supplied photo at the top of this page for the relative size of this knife. The cheese shown in the photo is a little over a half pound, so that should give you an idea of scale.

If you host parties or have large family meals these are handy to have around. The quality is better than I expected and the functionality is perfect for the uses I described.

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Totally Bamboo Lattice Flatware Caddy

Love this silverware caddy, perfect for the large family get togethers. Strong and sturdy, cubbies are large enough to hold service pieces for 20, lots of napkins and the fold down handle is great, move the handle out of the way when not needed. I think it's going to work great for summer barbecues too.

This is a great caddy! Very sturdy, so even with the weight of good stainless filling the spaces, it's not going to tip. I use in indoors and out as we entertain alot. I'm very happy with it.

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The small compartments can hold about 10 utensils each. Overall, the item seems to be built solidly. Ideal for small households.

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This thing is cool and looks beautiful. I think its bit of expensive 4-5$ more than usual. But worth having if you are a fan of such items. I highly recommend it.

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I've been using this bamboo flatware caddy all summer and I love the size and weight of it. It doesn't tip in a breeze and the folding handle makes it store easily between uses. I'm very glad I purchased this one.

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Black Ornate Handles 5 piece place setting cutlery set, French design

We bought this set in Ivory.

This set is the biggest rip off I've every experienced when dealing with a company. I'm out nearly $400 dollars. Just two people using the set for approximately one year. A fine set if you like throwing away your money.

My wife and I spent over $300 on a full set of the Ivory Colored set. They do look and feel great, but unfortunately they will no hold up to very light everday usage. Even the serving pieces will crack.

We now have 9 pieces that have cracked outsides after fairly light usage. I contacted customer service and this is the response I received:

"Hi Andrew,

I can understand your frustration, but at this time there is nothing we can do. The set you purchased is not a Laguiole set so it is comparing apples to oranges in terms of the pricing and quality of what you had purchased.

Regards,

Cheryl

Customer Service Manager"

My response is actually it is not Apples to Oranges, I paid almost $400, so how exactly is that nothing. BTW, thanks for nothing, YOU'VE LOST A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. I'd even be surprised if you leave my very negative experience and review on your site, but it shall remain on Amazon since you have no control over here!

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I also wanted to add, that I will soon be posting pictures of the 9 items that have already cracked. In addition to Cracking, some of the items are showing rust and on one the metal ornament on the handle fell off.

These are not full tang, meaning they metal from the utensil stops as the plastic part. This means that in addition, to cracking and rusting; you can expect all your utensils to eventually start wobbling.

I had different expectations than the other reviewer. I bought a set of 12 place settings and serving pieces two years ago but I use them only occasionally. These pieces look gorgeous on the table and feel sturdy in the hand. The knives are nice and sharp and cut meat easily. For this reason I'm back to buy more place settings for a buffet.

Because of the wear and tear that daily use wreaks on tableware, I choose not to use resin as my everyday set. We tried it years ago with a DuBost set from Sur La Table with mixed results.

The Comptoire set doesn't have a full tang and probably will eventually wobble. For this reason I hand wash them we have other resin Laguiole cutlery and have noticed that over the years even they don't stand up to the dishwasher for a sustained period of time. We've had not cracking, chipping or metal erosion at this point. They've worked well for us.

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Cambridge Silversmiths Ozona 50-Piece Flatware Set, 18/10 Stainless Steel

When we got married in 2002, we had a lovely set of silverware from Crate & Barrel, called Oona. It's about $40 a setting. I love it but it's too expensive for us. I found this set, and it looked pretty close to the Oona setting so I took a chance. It arrived yesterday, and it is *exactly* like Oona, except not quite as heavy as Oona. It's clean and modern and perfect. Love it!

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Victorinox Cutlery 7-Inch Wavy Edge Bread Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

The Victorinox knives are terrific....sharp, lightweight, easy to hold.

I bought four and really enjoy using them. They stay sharp and are easy to resharpen when necessary. Good buy!

The first knife I bought tore the bread up when cutting. This one glides through without smashing or tearing. Dang one more word.

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Bought this for cutting rolls and english muffins, could have gone down in size slightly, but a great knife indeed.

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We were looking for a bread knife that would cut small dinner rolls without the fear we would also cut our fingers, this one is perfect. It also can sit on a cutting board without anything hanging over the edge that might cut fingers or hands.

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After reading many glowing reviews, I decided to add three Victorinox knives to my kitchen. As advertised, they probably perform excellently. When I received them, however, I was turned off by the cheap look and feel of them. I kept the bread knife, but sent the other two knives back.

The knife cuts bread well, but I'd recommend a longer size for a more versatile blade. The seven inch blade is a little short for some wider bread loaves, but it's great for sandwiches. I think I might have liked the rosewood handles better for home use. In a commercial kitchen, the fibrox handles are ideal. I purchased two Chinese Kenda brand paring knives for 1.50 each, and the handles were EXACTLY the same as the "fibrox". (just an observation).

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Lenox Opal Innocence Cake Server

I purchased this cake server along with the matching cake knife and they are beautiful. The design on the handle is so elegant and detailed. I wanted to buy a cake knife/server with a timeless design that would last long after our wedding and these are perfect.

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3"+4"+5"+6"+Peeler+ Knife Holder Ultra Sharp Kitchen Ceramic Cutlery Knives Set

Brought this for my daughter.....she loves it and uses it all the time. She uses the different color for selected products like for meats and vegetable and fishes. She recommends this products.

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SteakBrands CLASSIC-FD Fire Department Steak Branding Iron

This is a sturdy product. It is well made and lots of fun on the bbq. No allowance for burning the steaks with this brand on it, right?

While the product is nice, it is smaller than I was anticipating. I also don't understand why it was painted black, when the first use instructions state to heat it until all the paint burns off. Otherwise, this was a great novelty fathers day gift.

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Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Scalloped Utility Knives, 5-Inch

This knife cuts like a dream. Very sharp. Good value for the dollar. I can wholeheartedly recommend for any cook!

This knife is very sharp; better than some I have paid a lot more for. I use it daily and recommend it highly..

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Dexter-Russell Cook's Knife 10"

I learned about this knife from an article in the NYT by Mark Bittman. It was poorly packaged and arrived with a bent tip. I emailed Amazon, they refunded my money and told me to keep it. I took it down to my shop and re-grounded the point. I own many knives and this is now my favorite. It sharpens easily with a conventional ceramic sharpener. The blade is thin and slices easily through tomatoes to cruciferous veggies. The handle is non-porous and cleans up easily. This blows the barn doors off my fancy and costly knives which require more pampering than my teenage daughter.

I don't mess around when I cook and have no patience for any knife that is less than excellent!

A knife Must be:

Quick & Easy to Sharpen. Many expensive knives are miserable to try to sharpen.

Have just a bit of flex to the blade, this helps when crushing garlic, cutting around bones etc.

Dishwasher Safe. I like the white plastic handle very ergonomic and easy to see that it's clean.

A knife must have a good blade design. This 10" size with a bit of a curve to the edge is perfect!

Dexter Russell 10" Cooks Knife Has Everything I require in a knife.

It's also a fantastic value. I have used many knives that cost ten-times as much that weren't half as good. This knife is so good that I take it when I travel.

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I own several knives from this line including another 10" cook's knife that I bought years ago from a kitchen supply store. I love those. Even as I've added much more expensive knives to my collection, my old 10" knife with the white plastic handle is the first one I always reach for.

I recently ordered this one as a gift. When it showed up, the thickness of the spine was significantly thinner than the one I bought years ago. I assume the company has changed their design over the years. I wound up keeping it for myself and getting a different knife for the gift.

Now both 10" knives are in the knife block. Even though the handles are identical, I can immediately tell whether I have the old or new one just by how it feels in my hand. I would still reccommend the knife, but be prepared. If you're an old fan of Dexter-Russell, this is a cheaper version of what you bought 10 years ago.

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sharp, solid knife with comfortable grip. given as a gift because I have one of my own that I use regularly.

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The knife feels good in my hands. Sturdy, strong, and fairly balanced. I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of this knife at this price. Will definitely purchase this brand again.

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Ceramic Combination Knife Set Santoku/Parer

Man started out with sharpened stones for cutting. This ceramic blade completes the circle.

The santoku has a permanent spot on my cutting board. It's my 'everything' knife for chopping (no bones, natch!) slicing, dicing, etc.

A quick rinse under hot water, maybe a wipe with a soapy cloth and a rinse, that's what it takes to care for it. I've had mine for six months now and it's still razor sharp.

I first found these knives at The Blade Show in Atlanta, GA in 2010. I purchased one with a bamboo handle to try out. Loved the knife but the handle broke where the blade meets it after a few months. Called Stone River Ceramics and they sent me a brand new knife with the plastic/rubber handle and told me to keep the old one, no charge at all! I epoxyed the old knife and it was fine until the tip got broke. I have not had any problem with the replacement knife which is way I decided to buy more.

I bought 3 of these sets and gave 2 of them as gifts. Both of the recipients love these knives also.

As with any ceramic knife you need to take care when washing (NO DISHWASHER, hand wash only) and storing these knives. They stay sharp for a long time but will not bend or take being banged against other hard object.

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4 Inch Lock Back Knife

Expect a knife that reflects its price and you will be positively surprised. I use it to cut cardboard boxes and it performs like a champ.

These are the best little knives you can buy for the money. They are light, sharp and have a very aggressive serrated portion of the blade. No knife holder necessary because of the neat clip on the side. I always carry one!

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Magmates Magnetic Blade Guard

ok.. at the 1st glance.. this is like an answer I had been waiting for for my bread & slicer. WRONG! It's nothing more than a 2 strips of magnetic tape on plastic covers! The Magnetic strip came off on day 1 and the hinge ribs start to break off on wk2. Totally NOT recommended!

I am a professional cook and have been looking for a blade guard that actually protects not only the sharp-end but the entire blade itself. I transport my knives everyday to work and the get jostled quite a bit. These guards stay on and do not come off until I need them to do so. The one thing I learned is that the "sharp" edge should not be facing the "ribbed" side of the guard. If your knives are as sharp as mine, the ribs of the knife guard do not stand a chance! Besides, the knife's edge can actually stick-out between the ribs and your edge can be compromised. Always lay the sharp end toward the opening. I've had mine for three months of continuous use and they look like the day I took them out of the packaging. Great product.

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Victorinox Honing Steel 12-Inch Round Fine Cut, Dark Wood Handle

I bought this steel when I purchased my first good chef's knife. My nephew is a butcher and uses this steel in his shop. If you start with a quality knife, this steel will keep it sharp with minimal maintenance. I was cutting tomatoes and noticed my knife was getting dull. Less than ten swipes on this steel had my knife slicing into the cutting board again. Man I love razor sharp knives.

my whole meat dept asks me to use this hone, it really works well love the extra fine cut! maybe the ring could be attached better but i really don't care to much about that

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R&B EveryDay Gatehouse 45pc. Flatware Set 18/0 Stainless Steel, Service for 8

A great product. Well worth the price.

Heavier than most sets of flatware.

Seller delivered correct product on time, but product different than I expected. I already owned 16 place settings purchased aprx. 1 1/2 years ago from BED BATH & BEYOND. When I unwrapped a fork it looked the same but felt light. I actually weighed it on my digital kitchen scale and compared to one I already owned. It was 3 grams lighter!! It sounds like so little but you can feel the difference in your hand! The box actually boasts of its "heavy weight". Dissappointed in the manufacturer. Of course I kept them or I would have had to disgard the original 16 and start over.

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I purchased this set to match an existing set of R & B Gatehouse flatware. I was extremely disappointed in that this set is of much lesser quality than the previous. The previous set made in Vietnam was 18/10 Stainless and of much better finish. The set I received was a much cheaper version made in China, the knifes are roughly 1/2" shorter than the other set and the spoons and forks all varied noticeably. Needless to say I am extremely disappointed and will be returning this to look for something better.

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While they look nice, I wish they had more weight too them. If it wasn't for the fact that I got one set as a gift and needed another to make enough place settings for the family funtions, I'd have gone with something else. Too bad companies don't make products like they use to.....made to last, that is.

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KitchenAid Stamped Pom with Endcap Cutlery, 12-Piece Set

I've had some knife sets that have lasted a long time, but when my wife and I got married we got a lot of Kitchenaid tools for our kitchen, one of which was this knife set. The knife set really does a good job, the quality is there but I found that our knives have little rust spots on them after a few years of use. The construction however is touch, we've never bent or broken any of these knives and everything has stayed sharp. Occasionally we will sharpen the knives but for the most part we don't even think about it.

I would have liked to see these knives last longer without getting little rust spots, but overall they held up for a few years and for the price I don't think you can beat the quality. Our knives are approx 4 years old.

I didn't want to "skimp" on knives like I had in the past, but since they were Kitchenaid and only $30 I figured it wouldn't be the end of the world. I really love these knives! They slice as good as my mother's $200 set. (They cut through chicken like butter!) And if rust does become an issue, Old Dutch or Vim remove it easily. I highly recommend these knives to anyone that does a lot of cooking and doesn't want to spend a fortune. Enjoy!

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I bought these on sale from the local grocery store, damaged box only. A great deal at $20.

The knives are really sharp, I know these are only cheap compared to how much you could spend on knives but a good 'intro' set for the beginner. I'd only ever had hand me downs or walmart sets before and the difference with sharp knives when cooking is amazing!

Much more enjoyable.

I've never had a problem with any Kitchenaid product, they are usually built well and good value.

These do rust easily though however someone in our household, who shall remain nameless, did put some of them in the dishwasher and they are the ones that have rusted a little.

Handwash only!

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I picked up this knife set on Black Friday a few years back for $30, which is a steal. Previous to purchasing this I had a smaller knife set that I had picked up from Ikea for $20, so that's what I had to compare these knives to. And the difference was beyond compare.

When I purchased this set, the lower block, with the steak knives, was actually removable in case you wanted to place it on the dinner table for serving. A nice touch.

Included in the set is the following:

1 Santoku knife

1 bread knife

1 chef's knife

1 slicing knife

1 paring knife

4 steak knives

1 knife sharpener

1 pair of chef's scissors

These knives are wonderful quality and remained sharp for a very long time. My favorite among them is the Santoku. I love its curved edge for chopping up vegetables. The slicing knife is extremely sharp and is great for quickly cutting up chicken breasts. The steak knives are great, but are probably the lightest of the set. I think they're the weakest link, so to speak, but they're still better than the average dinner knife.

I've also experienced what other people have reported about rust, but only on the steak knives. The other ones are going strong with no marks whatsoever. I've never used the sharpener included with this set because I'm sure there's an art to it and, having no experience, I wouldn't want to accidentally do something wrong and mess it up, so I can't comment on how effective it is.

I'm sure there are nicer knife sets out there, but these are a great value as a starter set for the money. And they blow those old Ikea knives right out of the water in terms of durability and sharpness. I think this is a worthwhile investment and I've had mine for three years now.

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I was cutting an apple with my chefmate set from target when I could not cut through an apple! Time for a new set. Looked on amazon and these seems to fit the bill. Not too expensive but quality. The set of knives seemsed to be a good middle of road choice. This is a good basic set of knifes that have a sharp edge and actually cut. I was pleased with this product and how it worked. Good knives and a sharp pair of scissors as well.

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Winware 9.5-inch Wavy Edge Curved Bread Knife KWH-10 White Poly Handle No Stain Steel

My wife and I own a sandwich shop that often serves over 100 lunches daily. We cut a French baguette for most of these. Our serrated edge knives had been sharpened so much that they were dead. I bought these as replacements. They are as good as anything we used to pay $15 for. We will look at other Winco knives when we need more knives.

this is a great knife. I use it to level my cakes and sculpt my cakes. Great buy and would def buy one like this again

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We bought this knife for a gift. product was a huge hit. we bought the entire line and are very happy with everything about these knives thank you

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2 Pack 7.5 in Straight and Serrated Stainless Steel Paring Knife

Neighbors ..... from a woman who never complains about anything ...."I don't like these knives". She doesn't need any further explanation, in my book. My only goal in life is to make sure that she has a smile on her face. So, these knives are out.

thanks, your neighbor, ron :-)

These knives do the trick for slicing apples or cutting onions and anything that needs dicing and slicing fruit, meat or veggies.

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Chefs Choice 130 Professional Sharp Station Knife Sharpener

I have been using the Chef's Choice 130 for a couple of months now. My knives are very sharp and it didn't take long to get the hang of using this machine effectively.

I sharpened my 8" and 6" chef's knives first. They were *very* dull and required a new edge. I thought I'd practice using the machine on these knives as they are not an expensive duo to begin with (a couple of low-end Henckels knives) and if I ruined them, I wouldn't be too upset.

The learning curve was minimal. I took the time to read and understand the manual. It was clear and helpful and written by someone with proper command of the English language. I began to sharpen the knives indicated above and with minimal effort I was able to put a new, highly sharp edge on both knives. I was thrilled. It was the first time in YEARS that I actually had really sharp knives!

I sharpened a Fiskar carving knife and a couple of serrated bread knives. All three turned out perfectly sharp.

As for the quality of the edge, I am not an "edge snob". To each, his own, I guess, but the edges on these knives are nearly razor sharp, and by using the non-motorized steeling slot, I am able to keep them sharp with daily use. I cook for my family. Two teenage boys, my lovely wife, and various others in our circle. My knives get used for prep at least twice a day.

Don't let the cost scare you. When I total up the cost of all the other sharpeners I've wasted money on that couldn't put a decent edge on anything, I would bet I've spent the money this machine costs, and then some. It will be the LAST sharpener I EVER buy, without a doubt. It's built to last a lifetime.

This machine met my expectations completely, and I am looking forward to a lifetime of sharp knives in my kitchen. I couldn't be happier, and I highly recommend this sharpener to my fellow home cooks.

I like the three stages better than the two stage. The warning about not abusing good blades with stage one really only applies to harder steels as the diamond will create micro-cracks on the edge witch you will not be able to see, but will cause your blade to dull more quickly and need resharpening. When edge checking the blade after sharpening it does not actually feel as sharp as one can get with a stone and or free sharpning steel, but when I went to work on veggies, fruit, meat, fish, whatever, the blade performed well!! Like many people, I have a drawer full of knives, but only a few are of a high quality, however, the sharpener worked well on all of them. For the money, I feel as though I made a good purchase. BTW, had an NICE older hunting knife that had some blade damage from an accidental drop, I worked gently and slowly, and when done you couldn't tell where the damage (bend and chip) were and it looked like new with no appreciable work marks on the rest of the blade.

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This knife sharpener works great and is fast. Works extremely well on knives that are normally too hard to sharpen will put a razor edge on Buck knives, small Swiss army knives, even those high dollar stainless steel kitchen knives that are almost impossible to sharpen once they lose their original edge. Does a great job on all of my pocket knives. I highly recommend this product.

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had the Chef's Choice 110 prior to getting the 130. what a difference! Sharpens my knives perfectly and effortlessly

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My wife and I love to cook and dull knives have been annoying. I read up on the web and determined that for us the Chefs Choice 130 was what I was looking for. The purpose of a kitchen knife is to slice food easily not to perform surgery so incisions will heal well. So you don't need a scalpel edge as some knife nerds seem to think. This sharpener works great and the directions are well written and easy to follow. As other reviewers have said, just follow the instructions and you will have very sharp efficient knives.

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Forschner / Victorinox Poultry Knife, 3 3/4 in Straight Vent Boning, Medium Handle Model 41821

This knife is perfect for 'processing' chickens. Although I have good quality knives in my kitchen, none of them seemed to do the job of cutting around the vent very well. This knife is the perfect length for that. It has a good edge on it and it holds up well, even while processing many birds. Very happy with this purchase!

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