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Concord Sushi Pro Line 3-Piece Santoku Knife Set

Concord Sushi Pro Line 3-Piece Santoku Knife SetWe bought a set of these knives and are very happy with the purchase. The build is high quality, the wooden handles are beautiful, and the quality of the steel is high for the price. The blades are decent at holding an edge. When we need to sharpen them, the Chef's Choice 440 2-Stage Manual Sharpener gets the edge back in about a minute. Great value for the money.

Considering the price, these knives are a great deal. Despite their affordability and the fact that they are made in Chinanot the best knife forgersthey do have some nice attributes. They are full tang (the metal goes all the way through the handle) and have great balance. I am a professional chef and I use my knives more in one day than most people do in a year. So my criteria is a little differentI appreciate the fact that they are so affordable-not such a crushing loss if they "disappear" in my kitchen. Additionally the handles are solid and feel comfortable to grip for long periods. The one negative thing I have to say is that the blades are not exceptionally sharp out of the box. But a few passes with a sharpening steal should remedy that.

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A couple of years ago, I saw one of those infomercials on TV before the holidays and thought maybe we could use a few "SUPER SHARP SUSHI KNIVES" to add to our regular knives in the kitchen. I saw these on Amazon.com and they looked impressive. I thought I should order some in time for Christmas and wrap them for my husband who does like to cook from time-to-time. When they arrived, they looked substantial. They say they are made from Carbon Vanadium Stainless Steel. The handles are wooden with a steel plate going through the wood and out the back and around the bottom for strength, which makes them look good and much more solid in your hand. Because of the wood handles, you cannot put them in the dishwasher, nor get them wet much because the wood will swell and lose the varnish and color. But, of course, this is the case with all wooden handled knives. I believe they were relatively sharp, however, they were not "super sharp" like I was hoping, even after re-sharpening. So, maybe our sharpening technique is flawed, but they did not become our favorite knives as I had hoped. Maybe we just have really good knives already, so I do not want to be critical.

All in all, I think they were a good value for the price.

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These are very versatile, sharp knives. Just moved, so these are the only knives I have at this point and they are good for anything and everything. I gave the middle size to my mother, because who needs three. :) She loves hers too. The handle is very beautiful, you can tell they are quality. Can't beat these.

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These are everything you could want in a knife except that they are made in China -which is obviously why they were so inexpensive. I highly recommend them.

Boston Warehouse Spreader, Set of 4

Boston Warehouse Bright Happy Kitchen Spreader, Set of 4I love these. They are so cute. And the detail on the cats is great. I can't wait to use them.

This is an item that not only cat lovers must have. Besides the fact that they are very useful, they are very well made, with nice details and sooo cute!

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I actually bought these for my 4 year old granddaughter to use as flatware. Of course with the cats, they are not flat...haha. They are really cute though. She likes to use my fish spreader when she visits me, so I thought I would put these in her Christmas stocking to take home and use at mealtime. They do make a nice spreader for adults also...especially those cat-loving friends of yours.

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These were cute, but cheaply made. One handle broke the first time I tried to cut some room temp monterey jack. And instead of saying "handwashing recommended" they should say "NOT dishwasher safe" , as all of the paint came off in the first run in the dishwasher. I would NOT recommend or purchase this product again, and am disappointed.

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These spreaders are great for Halloween. The finish on the handles is nice. The painted features are also good. The only thing that is not up to snuff, is the blades. They are very thin and the finish is a little spotty.

It's a small thing. I have Christmas spreaders that have the same problem. I guess it's just part of the deal when you get cheap holiday themed spreaders from China but since the blades will be covered with "spread" they won't really be seen. What will be noticed is the cool handles.

Totally Bamboo Ukulele, Bamboo Cutting Board

Totally Bamboo Ukulele, Bamboo Cutting BoardTo be honest, I ordered this as a gag gift for someone who likes to cook and likes to play guitar. Since I wasn't keeping it, I didn't really care about its quality, but it is actually pretty well made.

Got this for a gift. They loved it so much they were afraid to use it at first. Looks great.

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Got this for my boyfriend for his birthday (he's a guitarist) and he loved it! I think he likes it a little too much because I haven't seen him use it to actually cut anything yet! I think he likes it as decoration since he's had it hung on his wall in the kitchen since he opened it. I guess it's technically a Ukulele but we loved it all the same!

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This is the perfect gift for the person in your life who loves their ukulele & cooking. Very good quality & totally useful. I like mine so much I am going to hang it on the wall!

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Bought a couple of these one for a gift and one for myself for when I host a music jam. The recipient of the gift loved it and said he didn't want to use it, he wanted to mount it on the wall or turn it into an electric uke. It is a generous size so you can put a selection of cheeses or fruit on it.

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Jean Dubost 3-Piece Cheese Knives Set in Box, Ivory

Jean Dubost 3-Piece Cheese Knives Set in Box, IvoryI love tasting and serving cheeses paired with wines, so I've accumulated a number of cheese sets. I love the Jean Dubost Laguiole sets so much that this just became my third set.

All are different in color and set composition, but all do share the classic Laguiole look and feel that distinguish these serving tools from all others. I love the balance, for I also love the fact that these come with a coverless, wood storage box that keeps the set together in drawers. The box also protects from inadvertently cutting yourself when reaching into a drawer for a loose knife. That is a big plus because the knife in this set is extremely sharp, and the fork tines can also do damage.

What drew me to this particular set is the color. Most of my serving plates, dishes and whatnot are white porcelain. While the ivory color on the handles in this set are a shade darker, they still fit into the visual serving scheme. Frankly I do not care for the gold accents, but that is a personal issue others may love that touch so much that it's the sole reason for purchasing them. But I do love the overall look, and especially the traditional design of each utensil in the set.

One other reason I personally love this set is the utensils that comprise it. The presentation knife is a common design for cheese knives, but this one is versatile enough to cut through most cheeses ranging from hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano to softer ones like brie. The spreader is a great addition because once a soft cheese like brie is sliced, the spreader is ideal for evenly spreading it over a piece of baguette or a cracker. Frankly I rarely use the fork that comes with the set, but it would be a perfect utensil for serving dry sausage like salami or even marinated vegetables like roasted peppers or artichoke hearts.

This is a high quality set that is as functional as it is beautiful. I am sure it will not be my last Jean Dubost Laguiole set, but it may remain my favorite among them.

Oneida Classic Shell 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4

Oneida Classic Shell 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4It's too bad Oneida retired this pattern. It's beautiful, heavy weight--a handsome table service. Only 4 stars?, expensive for the additional pieces.

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Deglon Oyster Knife

Deglon 6-Inch Oyster Knife, DuneThis is a good solid knife for opening oysters, but you should know that it's intended for opening oysters in the French style, from the side (instead of at the hinge). If you're looking to open oysters in what I'll venture to call the "normal" way you need a smaller tip like this other knife has Sani-Safe Commercial Cutlery, Oyster Knife, 4''

Owned and lightly used the knife for 2.5 years, the blade broke. Used it about 3 times a year, so not great. Our previous knife was about 40 years old when the blade chipped (the Deglon snapped 1/4" from handle).

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I had great success with this shucker with all oysters except gulf monsters, for which this little guy does not produce enough heft/leverage. Handle design is brilliant, and blade behaves much like a boston style design. For the big guys and troublesome oyster clusters that no knife can conquer, I recommend a King Kooker oyster opener machine (with simple do it yourself mods detailed in Amazon reviews), which will dispose of any oyster cluster or giant bivalve you throw at it.

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I open a lot of oysters and believe certain shells are best open with certain knifes, ie Dexter knifes only open 80%. Brought this based upon the feel of the handle which is great. Shape of blade is terrible.

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Cuisinart 10X Series Ceramic 2-Piece Set

Cuisinart 10X Series Ceramic 2-Piece SetThis is the best value I could find for a ceramic paring knife and peeler. I originally bought this to cut limes for lime-aid or mix-drinks. I also cut vegetables for stir-fries but my steel knifes were not doing a good job on thin or delicate cuts. The claim on the packaging says this knife is 10x sharper that steel. Well, I don't know how that could be quantified, but it is significantly sharper and easier to cut fruits and vegetables. The increased sharpness makes it much easier to cut thin water chestnuts, tomatoes slices and lime wedges.

The only draw back is that there is no sheath for the paring knife or cover for the peeler. I would never recommend storing these super sharp utensils loose for 2 main reasons. You could easily cut yourself just brushing against the edges of these things. Second, because of the brittle nature of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2; also known as zirconia) the blade could easily be dulled chipped or break off. When I opened the plastic bubble pack I only cut the bottom and right side so I'll reuse the packaging to store them. I'm assuming this was a cost cutting decision by Cuisinart but it is something to consider if you have inquisitive children or no knife block like me.

I've seen warnings elsewhere against washing ceramic blades in a dishwasher. However the Cuisinart packaging says it's ok to wash on the top rack only. Again like being stored lose in a drawer I could see where it might bang against other utensils and dull, chip or break. But what if it was washed alone in a plastic cage?

Works better than expected--Could not choose a better knife. Really,really--WHY do you need SO MANY words for all your reviews?

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5 Ss Blade Polypropylene Knife

5 Ss Blade Polypropylene KnifeThese steak knives are large and tough. (I bought them to replace some flimsy department-store steak knives, which had a tendency to break when I used them.) These do not disappoint.

The rounded tips are a nice safety feature--I have a toddler, and although we always keep knives out of his reach, it's safer not to have pointy knives in the house at all.

I do have one complaint. The blade of a steak knife has a flat side and an angled, serrated side. On these knives, the angled side is on the left (as viewed from the top when using the knife.) I would prefer it to be on the right side. The reason is this: when cutting a piece of meat, having the angled side on the left generally means that when I try to cut, the knife twists to the right. Since I'm right-handed, I'm generally cutting on the right-hand side of the meat. Therefore, whe the knife twists to the right, I don't get a nice clean cut.

Switching the angled side to the other side of the blade would solve my problem and make this a perfect knife for me.

Or, if I were left-handed, that would solve the problem too. But alas, I'm not.

Update 2/4/2013: After owning these for about six months, the verdict is in: everybody in my family hates them. My wife thinks they're dangerous, because the twisting action makes them tend to slip. I'm not any sort of knife expert, but I figure that a good knife should just work. You shouldn't have to think about the knife. Not so with these: you have to think, think, think, because the large, angled blade will twist, twist, twist away from you if you don't pay attention. So I'm going to get rid of them.

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 2-Piece Asian Set

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 2-Piece Asian SetPurchased for my spouse who is knowledgable about kitchen cutlery, their care & use. These knives are in the same Henckels series that she has used successfully for a number of years. She likes the series for balance, sharpness, maintaining sharpness, and ease of cleaning. The Asian Set meets her expectations of Henckels.

This is my first time using the Santoku knives and I just love them. Excelolent service

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Friedr. Dick 1905 Exclusive Series Slicer

Friedr. Dick 1905 Exclusive Series 8-Inch SlicerThese knives are beautiful and incredibly well made. I've been using them for several months now and I couldn't ask for a nicer, more well balanced, superior knife. They sharpen nicely and keep their edges for a very long time. Yes, they are expensive, but I will have these for the rest of my life. I am very pleased with this purchase.

1905 was an eventful year: Albert Einstein published his quantum and relativity theory. In the same year Robert Koch was awarded the Nobel prize for discovering the medicine for treatment of tuberculosis. Seen as a miracle of technology was the largest German passenger ship "Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria" and this was duly celebrated. Celebrations also took place in Norway, namely the independence from Sweden. In Russia "Petersburg Bloody Sunday: and the mutiny on the armoured cruiser "Potemkin" heralded the Russian revolution, which left its sustainable mark on the world. Theodor Roosevelt was elected President of the United States for the second time, and in Amiens, France, the French visionary and important author of the 19th Century, Jules Verne, died. This new line is a resurgence of F. Dick cutlery production from the turn of the 20th century. This exclusive, patented, modern version features an extra sharp blade, and hygienic handle with exceptional design. The line also features an 'old world' style embossed F. Dick logo for added style and class

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Fiesta Sunflower 5-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 1

Fiesta Sunflower 5-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 1Well I love these for the great colors which is what I wanted.. and of course they are dishwasher safe etc.. on the downside they are clunky and the teaspoons are almost the size of an average soup spoon. I ordered 4 sets of these at once in different colors.. I might not have done so given the downside but that is a matter of taste..the colors are delicious indeed.

Nothing not to like, if you like Fiesta, these are sturdy and pretty. Coordinates well with other Fiesta pieces. Easy to clean.

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I purchased this set for my granddaughter who is getting ready to go off to college. She hasn't used it because she doesn't leave for two months. However, we are very pleased with how it looks now. It's an attractive set and the quality is good.

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absolutely love my fiestaware silverware. it is very durable and comes with a 25 year warranty. a lot of the silverware is only available in the newer fiestaware colors but it still looks great with my older pieces. it feels good in your hand because the handles are built up and are quite ergonomic. everyone raves about my silverware when they come over to eat.

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A great compliment to Fiestaware! Good quality for the money; knives are not sharp enough to cut easily and the handles will take a little more room in the dishwasher and/or silverware rack. However, they are well-made and a fun addition to the table setting!

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Mcusta-Zanmai HKQ- 3007D Gyutou Knife

Mcusta- Zanmai HKQ-3005D Gyutou Knife, 8.2-InchThis is hands down the best knife I have ever owned! I work at a 5 star / 5 diamond hotel in the US, and there is a huge variation in the product that crosses my cutting board, and this knife has handled it all incredibly well. From very finely dicing shallots and chives, to breaking down pigs / fish / rabbits, this knife is a champ. The factory sharpen is the sharpest I have ever felt, and I have been to quite a few knife shows with the worlds best cutlery makers.

If there were any complaint at all on this knife, it would be how fast the beautiful lettering on the knife fades away. After using this knife every day for two months, the markings were very faint. Which is only cosmetic.

This steel holds a razor thin edge, at an even lower degree angle than it ships with. Of course that requires more sharpening, but it will still hold for four five days with hours of use a day.

Two words BUY IT!!!

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Shangarila Flatware, Pack of 1 Dozen Pieces

Shangarila Flatware, Pack of 1 Dozen Pieces - Dinner KnivesBy far worth the money. Extra heavy gauge steel, nearly unbendable handles. Suitable for serving ice cream, etc. Great smooth finish, smooth edges, near perfect product.

I read the reviews on these forks and ordered them anyway. These are really nice pieces. There are 12 in the package. They are heavy. The edges are smooth both on handle and prongs. I have ordered the dinner spoons which are hard to find on site but they exist, and I am also going to order the soup spoons. I was very pleasantly suprised by the quality of the flatware. Don't let the price fool you. They will be perfect for any table. I expecially liked ordering pieces I needed rather than sets with pieces I did not need.

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I just wanted some everyday forks as they seem to disappear like socks in the dryer. So, I ordered 12 of these forks. For the price, I expected thin, lightweight stuff that I would not regret losing when they inevitably disappeared. But these forks were thick, very heavy and looked really expensive. So, I decided to complete the set and now all my everyday flatware matches! I don't know why it says 5 dozen in a pack because I ordered one pack and got one dozen.

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good weight to it, not flimsy at all, held up well so far in the dishwasher. spoon size is great and not too small or too big.

quality spoons. i'm a guy i don't get caught up on designs patterns etc so i'm happy with these

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I ordered the spoon set and they are fantastic. Some reviews mentioned the spoons are too big, but I find them the perfect size for cooking / having soup. The metal is thick and high quality, not the flimsy ones you would expect for the price. They are unaffected after multiple rounds in the dishwasher and shiny as ever. Highly recommended

Dexter-Russell (S133N-7PCP) - 7" Fillet Knife - Sani-Safe Series

Dexter-Russell - 7' Fillet Knife - Sani-Safe SeriesDexter Russell makes great knives at a great price. They're durable, sharp, and easy to sharpen. There's a reason why they're one of the most commonly used knives among commercial fish processors. Get this and you won't need another fillet knife for the next 10 years as long as you maintain it properly.

One heck of a fillet knife. I fish everyday but don't catch much. When I do catch fish however man do they cut up nice with my knife. I love this knife and you will too.

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European Style 6 Piece Steak Knife Set in Wood Box

European Style 6 Piece Steak Knife Set in Wood BoxFirst off, I like this knife set. What kind of quality would you expect at this price? Exactly!

I took some close-up pictures. I hope you can see the detail, so judge for yourselves if this set is for you.

The weight of the knives is heavy and the handles are skinny and smooth. The shaft runs through the length of the knife. The handles are two metal halves riveted together. NOTE: The knife shaft and the handle halves are not precise. So you will feel the blade shaft outside of the handles in places.

Nice knives made in China. Not Germany. The wood box is nice, but mine came in broken, so I knocked off one star.

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These are great, nice looking and wear well. Next test is to see how long they keep their sharpness. I was pleased for the price

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This is a very nice set. Although the knives weren't as heavy as I prefer, the set is nice and seems durable. It was bought as a Christmas gift.

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For the money, it doesn't get much better then this. They are serrated, but they cut well. Worth the money till you can get a set of Laguiole knives. :)

Cheers.

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Rada Cutlery Serverspoon Spatula, Stainless Steel, Made in USA (R116)

Rada Cutlery Serverspoon Spatula, Stainless Steel, Made in USABe aware that this is a small piece to place on a platter for serving appetizers or such. Overall it is 9 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. The size really should be included with its title where it is sold. As a cute server it works just fine and is decently made. Actually, I may find that I use it alot even though I had no idea I needed it! (I was looking for full size spatula to turn hamburgers or such)

This little spatula is ideal for serving small strips of hor d'orves (okay, I can't spell) or removing tiny cookies from the baking sheet. I purchased one of these along with four other Rada spatulas. I love every one of them each has its own use and all are functional for whatever purpose you can dream up.

You definitely won't regret purchasing this spatula. If you don't have a use in mind beforehand, once you get the spatula, you will find lots of uses for it.

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We call this spatula the "thing you can't live without". My grandmother, my mother, my aunt always had them. SO much handier than a regular spatula. Now I have one and so does my best friend. Buy one!

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I love this spatula I have three and have bought one for all my relatives. We use it almost everyday. It is great for brownies, cakes and casseroles. Also nice for cookies and baked appetizers. Very sturdy.

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Another instance where this would not be something I'd really choose for myself...

But it was a gift for a friend who was having a difficult time finding this particular product anywhere in the world of Brick and Mortar. After months of watching him search for it, I popped on here and found exactly what he was looking for.

It's now his go-to spatula in the kitchen.

What he loves about it:

It's firm not flimsy -often he complains that the spatulas in his collection are too flexible and don't offer enough "oomph" for working the bottom of a pan while deglazing (for example). This little beauty holds up to the elbow grease with ease.

It's small and workable -according to my friend, it's the kind of spatula he can use to get into tight spaces and get the job done.

It's "sharp" -he likes that he can cut and serve with it as well as working with it. I've watched him use it on gingerbread, and I kind of see what he means... While I would choose to use a knife on my gingerbread, I can easily imagine this doing a great job with lasagne or mac and cheese.

Hampton Forge Epicure 15-Piece Knife Set

Hampton Forge Epicure 15-Piece Knife SetI wanted some simple but well built knives, and in the picture these looked like they would fit the bill.

As I was unboxing them I realized what a mistake these where. The wood isn't nice, in fact it tends to deposit some sap looking stuff on the knives, and it has some knot thing on the lower portion, the wood glue is also coming undone from the top part. The knives themselves have a cheap feel to them, the handles are really light instead of feeling like anything of substance (as the metal tip would lead you to believe, and the black part is a thin rubber skin.

The blades themselves aren't bad, but they don't feel like they run the length of the handle or if they do, don't feel like they are held very solidly.

I'll use these at home, but the wood block thing is about to get chucked out, and the knives will be assimilated into the knife drawer until they get worn out or thrown out. Next time I'll pick some out at Target so I can have a better look and feel for them, and price shop on Amazon/online....

Buy this set if you like knives whose blade doesn't extend much into the handle and like others have said, snap and break very easily. We've had this set maybe 2-3 months and several knives have snapped when cutting things as simple as rice krispy treats and a block of cheese. People say the customer service is good but I don't see a point in calling when they never should've broken in the first place. Pretty sure there's nothing customer service can do for me for a poorly constructed set. It's much easier to return the product and give my business to a company that gives a hoot about making a product that's able to be used. It's too bad I had to rate it ANY stars at all.

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I've bought this set in Target. It is nice looking and pretty sharp.

BUT it is rusting in washing machine (stainless steel???). (so I wash them manually one by one)

BUT the bigger issue is that in about 5 months four of the knives have broken. I've asked and got a free replace at the first one. BUT when in two weeks an other one has broken I've realized that we could play this for the 50-year warranty.

The steel shaft does NOT extend the length of the handle, the plastic soon breaks... (It happened with two others since. I don't dare to cut cheese, carrots or potatoes...)

Great knives for melted butter or jello... :(

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I bought the hampton forge epicure knife set because they looked cool (oh my word...), i wanted a block and because i wanted a bread knife, mostly. At first this looked like an ok deal without investing alot until i could invest alot in fine knives.

Never do that.

It said it was msrp $80, which is like twice or more what it really goes for, anyway... Two days in i was cutting a room temperature, 1 1/2" by 2 3/4" piece of cheddar cheese with the "utility knife", not hard, and the blade snapped clean off. as you can tell from my ability to use language, i am not an ape. the tang goes approximately 3/4" of an inch into the handle. that's preposterous. I'm guessing i could snap every one in half using my pinkie finger and thumb. it's completely hidden by the sexy feeling black rubber so you can't tell that the blade is all but balanced on the end of the rest of the handle. I'm typing this on my way out the door to try and get my $30 back.

The bird's beak works well for seeding jalapenos.

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Not too long after purchasing this set, the knives started rusting. After owning them for only 2 months, I decided to slice into a block of mozzarella with a steak knife. The knife handle promptly snapped off. Annoyed that the knife blade didn't continue further into the handle but assuming I applied too much pressure, I attempted slicing again using the utility knife. This also snapped in half with little pressure exerted. If these weren't out of their return period, I would return this trash immediately and buy something else worth the money. Don't buy these.

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Del Ben Sense Forged 5-Piece Knife Set with Blond Buffalo-Horn Handles and Leather Storage Block

Del Ben Sense Forged 5-Piece Knife Set with Blond Buffalo-Horn Handles and Leather Storage BlockDearest Amazon shopper,

Look no further, your shopping days are over. Whether trying to shop for the buffalo (or knife-set) aficionado in your life, or that person who just seems to have everything, you have arrived at the perfect gift and just in time for Christmas!

A friend once told me, "I like my women like I like my buffalo-horns... blonde and in leather". How right they were... No longer do I need to store my average knife sets in my cupboards when company comes over, No! This beautiful set sits proudly upon my kitchen counters gleaming like the buffalo those horns once belonged to.

Once again Amazon, thank you. I only hope that one day you will sell an accompanying narwhal horn sharpening blade to keep these beauties nice and sharp.

Until then...

Global GS-35 - 5 1/4 inch, 13cm Santoku Knife

Global GS-35 - 5 1/4 inch, 13cm Santoku KnifeI have a few Global knives, and I couldn't be more pleased with them. They are lightweight and slice through everything I task them to. If you're looking for good quality chef knives, look no further. These are the best that money can buy.

Global Knives have been available in the US for about 15 years. Their distinctive style is easily recognizable by their stainless steel handles with small black dots. The knives are good quality and are both lightweight and easy to resharpen (especially important to me). Many professionals love them for this. They are also reasonably priced and come with a 5 year warranty. This Global santoku knife works great for cutting, chopping, and slicing meats, fruits and vegetables. The smaller size makes it easy to handle. This is the perfect knife to give as a gift. This is a great introduction to Japanese knives and you will be surprised and very pleased if you have been using thicker, softer steel knives like many German brands (such as Wusthof) when you see how well these cut lighter foods.

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Champagne Saber Laguiole Sword made in France

Champagne Saber Laguiole Sword made in FranceI have owned a number of Laguiole knives all made in France from different forgeries.This was a gift to my best man and although size and shape is notable, the quality isn't the best.