Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This set of Platinum Felix Knives includes five different knives from an eight inch bread, carving, and slicing knife to a four and a half inch pairing knife. These knives are extremely sharp and I had to take extra care removing them from the packaging. The stainless steel and glass case that houses the knives looks like a piece of art and is a much more hygienic way to keep your knives. This set is amazing and it includes every knife that you will need to prepare your meals. This will make an excellent gift for an aspiring chef or a nice classy housewarming gift.
The stainless steel rack can be easily disassembled so you can easily clean the case. The Molybdenum Vanadium platinum that is used to create these knives gives them a sharp razor like edge that gives them their pristine shine and sharpness.
The Felix knife set is an aesthetically beautiful set but it is not for the gracefully challenged cook and it would be an immediate upgrade from the same knives that we are accustomed to.
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Extremely High Quality Knives. My Wife and I use these daily. These are the highest quality Knives (even though we have spent more $ on others)we have used. The balance and ability to maintain their edge is unparalleled. Their German Workmanship is also unrivaled. The Knife Block that they came with is nice as well as it compliments most Kitchen Decors.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Overall, I'm very happy that I was able to audition these knifes and I do recommend them for consideration. Without a lot of experience with various knives, I'm not sure if they are a good value at the current asking price of $300 but they seem reasonable based on the following. I have a set of Anolon Advanced knifes that cost about $150 and came with more knifes (some of which I'll likely never use, though), and these knifes are clearly at least one step up in quality. They are sharper, feel more balanced, and have a nicer fit and finish on the blades. After getting these, I bought two Shun Premier knifes. An equivalent set of those might cost around $500-$600, and I think that the Shuns are better than these Felix knifes in the same categories that the Felix are better than the Anolons. So, in my limited experience and personal opinions, this set is middle ground in quality, function, aesthetics, and price.
I've listed below the aspects that I like and those that I would change. In general, I think that the whole set is high quality, the knifes are very nice, but the block, while sturdy and aesthetically pleasing, isn't a great functional design.
Pros:
Knifes arrived very sharp. This should be expected, but it's a pro to me because my Anolon knife set had a number of dull knifes when it arrived. Cutting fruits, vegetables, and meat has been easy with these knifes.
The fit and finish of the knifes. From what I can tell from researching, the steel is the same as that used in my Anolon knifes, but the overall quality of these knifes is at least one step up. The have a consistent surface finish and exhibit an attention to detail.
The handles. I was leary of plastic handles, as I thought that they would feel cheap and uncomfortables. To my surprise, I really like them! One of the nicest things to me is that they do not get slippery when I'm hand washing them with soap and water.
The aesthetics and build quality of the knife block. Not the most functional (see below), but it does showcase the knifes very well.
Cons:
The functional aspect of the knife block. To its credit, the base is heavy and the block will need to be angled fairly far before it will tip over. There are two things that I don't like about it, though. First, while it fits under my cabinets just fine, I can't pull any of the knifes out without pulling the block out or angling it. Sometimes I want to grab a knife when my hands are already wet or messy from handling food, so that isn't nearly as convenient as a knife block that has the handles angled out for grabbing. Second, the knifes can rattle inside the glass if the set is vibrated. For example, if you have them on a table and bump the end of the table like I did at first, or possibly if you have them on your counter and run an appliance like a food processor.
As a note: the knife block that I received is not quite the same as the one pictured (at least at the time of my review), but instead is identical to the block that comes with this Mercer knife set. They are very similar, so it's a note and not a criticism. However, I think that you might be viewing this set based on the aesthetics of the block, so it might be important. The differences are that the included block contains a metal piece with separators that help with placing the knifes, and two circular ends that screw onto the top of the metal posts to secure that metal piece in place. That separator isn't installed when the block arrives, so you can use it or not according to your preference. Without that piece, the block looks nearly identical to that pictured here with the minor exception of two circular end caps (which are the same metal) on the top of the posts. You can also remove those end caps, but then you'll expose the threaded holes that they screw into.
There is nothing about this set that I think is low quality. The knife block, which I thought looked great in the photo, isn't my preference after being able to try it in person but it is very well made. The knifes themselves should last for many years. Like I mentioned above, I'm happy overall with this set and really like the knifes.
UPDATE March 4, 2012: I like these so much that I bought a set (minus the glass block) for my mom. She is also quite happy with them and specifically pointed out that she likes the handles on these.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The first thing you notice about this knife set is the holder. If you are like me and pop 3 knives out of a wood block before finding the right one (especially if someone else does the dishes), then you will appreciate the transparency that lets you grab the right knife every time. At first I was concerned that any gunk I got down there would be visible, then I realized it could be cleaned, and that I had no idea if my old wood knife block was filled with gunk or not. Gross.
The knives themselves are very well-balanced. They are solidly constructed with metal all the way to the back of the handle. There is nothing that's going to come loose and start wiggling after a few years of use. The handles are comfortable, and it never felt like my fingers were in the way.
The knives are also amazingly sharp. Out of curiosity, I tried them on a tomato that had gone bad and was pretty soft, which normally results in a pile of pulp. With these knives I got as clean of slices as from a firm tomato. Likewise, slicing things like pumpkin bread results in a lot fewer crumbs. They are just a pleasure to use.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I tend to cook a lot, and found several years ago that the one thing that makes it all go faster is a good set of sharp knives. So, I was curious about this set, as I was looking to downsize from the HUGE knife block with too many knives that took up far too much room on my counter.
I was impressed by the knives right away they are put together very well no gaps between the blade and the handle, fairly comfortable handles, and VERY sharp blades. It had been a while since I had knives that sharp. Slicing tomatoes was beautiful, and cutting through the other veggies was a snap. The bread knife easily cut through a very crusty loaf of Irish Soda Bread without ripping it to shreds.
The block takes up VERY little space on my counter, and comes apart for easy cleaning. The knives slide in and out quite easily, and each has its own little section, delineated by mini bars between the plastic sides.
The only downside (and it's not the fault of the knives, which is why I didn't downgrade my rating) I bent the tip of one of the knives. It was sliding off my counter, and rather than reach for it and slice my hand open, I let it fall. It went point down into my wood flooring, and bent the tip to about a 45 degree angle. *sigh*
In short, as long as you're not as clumsy as I am, I highly recommend this set. It would be a great addition to almost any kitchen decor, would be excellent for those just starting out and in need of a good basic set, and as a fairly proficient home cook I love them!
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This is a good, inexpensive and versatile knife that can be used as a spreader and server. I stumbled upon it when I needed an inexpensive item to meet the free shipping requirement.
