Even tho it's a mix of good and ok metal its extremely sharp and also because of the mix it's stays sharper longer.A+ overall, look, maintenance, and performance
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YOSHIHIRO- Blue Steel Hongasumi Damascus Yanagi Sashimi Chef Knife 10.5" 270mm -MADE IN JAPAN
Even tho it's a mix of good and ok metal its extremely sharp and also because of the mix it's stays sharper longer.A+ overall, look, maintenance, and performance
Victorinox 3-Inch by 5-Inch Chef's Slotted Fish Turner Head, White Poly Handle
This spatula is just about perfect for many tasks and I reach for it regularly. It is super thin and strong, springy and responsive, which makes it easy to slip under delicate foods as well as basics like fried eggs. I took away one star because at just under one year the seam between the handle and blade started leaking and allowed water to collect in the handle. Victorinox replaced the item after some discussion of the timing of the failure and returning it over the holidays. Found out that the "Lifetime Warranty" is only good for one year. After that the replacement costs a bit more than buying a new one and certainly when you count shipping the old one back it's more economical to toss it and buy a new one at this price point.
Yamazaki Ariana Gold Accent 5-Piece Flatware Place Setting, Service for 1
After using Yamazaki Ariana Gold Accent flatware for more than 2 years I can not recommend it. The flatware eventually became tarnished looking, the gold is spotty and the handles look dirty and tarnished. If you are going to only handwash your cutlery then perhaps this item will work for you.
Kotobuki Fruit Knife with Wood Cover
My friend at work had one of these so I searched Amazon and of course they carried it! After getting tired of a regular ole steak knife cutting up the inside of my lunch bag I HAD to buy one of these! It works great but as the previous reviewer states, it is SHARP! Be careful with it...I'm kind of nervous using it at work since I use it to cut up apples!
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Three years ago I bought this little Japanese gem in San Francisco for less than $8.00, and it is the pride of my small-kitchen-knife collection, and beats all European attempts at a knife this size. For an inexpensive knife it is impressively made. What is not advertized clearly is that this blade is a thin splinter of ultra hard carbon compounded steel sandwiched in flexible stainless outer layers, a feature usually costing much more. It was sharp out of the box, but still needs, as all knives do, honing with a ceramic stick after each use, to keep a razor edge. (BTW, those folks who boast that they go years without sharpening should learn to sharpen and hone knives, as you can keep it new-sharp that way, forever) If you have a hand lens you can check out the sandwich construction at the base of the blade where it goes into the handle. Edge retention and utility of this knife is superb ..... a total winner!I believe the same knife is also sold as Suncraft brand.
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This is such a good knife, like most products made in Japan.I've had it for more than 2 years now and I haven't had to sharpen it yet.
It cuts just about anything, and the small size and handle shape give you great control for peeling etc.
It handles tomato and bell pepper skin very well considering that it's not serrated.
Definitely recommended!
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Some things aren't optional in the kitchen and knives are close to the top of that list for me. I have a couple Shun products, the most used is their 10" Chef's Knife, and wanted to experiment with ultra-cheap products for a while before I could get my hands on a traditional Japanese set. This knife is truly incredible for the price.Nothing impresses me more than a quality product at some absurdly low cost and I still can't quite figure out why it's so cheap; it's made in Japan, the materials aren't bad at all, and even feels decent in the hand. It arrived impossibly sharp for a cheap blade and it's even held up well with frequent use with no signs of the handle or scabbard flexing at points where two materials are joined. I even think it's a pretty handsome little guy. While there are certainly other products that may be better in a variety of ways (better steel, better materials, etc.), I've never held a ten dollar knife and felt so confident in it.
If you want a genuinely good, downright cheap knife, you couldn't do better than this.
Godinger BRANDON CVRD BUTTER DISH
This very attractive butter dish with lid is a great buy. It does what it's supposed to do. It efficiently holds your butter whether you purchase the long, skinny Land O Lakes kind of cube or the normal width/length (Darigold) kind. The lid is tall and wide enough not to get smeared on its sides or mash the cube.If you're unconvinced, thinking you'll get a better deal on another dish because this one seems a bit pricier than another you're looking at, be sure to read customer reviews. You'll discover that for reasons unknown some butter dish makers produce smaller sized lids. They do! None of us needs that kind of added frustration to our lives regardless of how trivial it seems. Silly? maybe, but having been "burned" by a squasher-smearer lid, I guarantee this is a feature you'll want to consider.
They want ten more words. Well, let's see. This will look nice on my table. If they are going to be so picky, I will just quit rating products.
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I wanted a butter dish that I could use and be pretty at the same time. A stick of butter fits on the dish perfectly! Now when I have dinner, my butter dish looks great! Already had comments about how nice it looks. Such a great price! Even the morning biscuits look better : )Read Best Reviews of Godinger BRANDON CVRD BUTTER DISH Here
This dish looks nice for a very reasonable price. In fact, one of my sons dropped it a month after buying it. I liked to enough to buy another one! Not as sparkly as some would be, but still very nice.Want Godinger BRANDON CVRD BUTTER DISH Discount?
I was happily surprised that it is not only as pretty as I expected, it is also a good size. It is a heavy weight. I have a causal kitchen and I it fits in. I love the sparkle.Save 77% Off
Fissler Perfection Santoku Knife, 5.5 Inches
Japanese knives are good for delicate slicing work .. German knives at chopping work. Can you have the best of both worlds?Yes .. in the Fissler Santoku knife.
This is a super-high-quality German knife, full tang, sharp, nicely weighted, balanced .. simply perfect.
The blade is thin enough for delicate work and just thick enough for light chopping of carrots and harder vegetables. Handle is heavy enough to give good weight and strength.
BTW, I own a $100 Kyocera ceramic knife .. too fragile. I don't use it anymore.
Two words for you .. Buy It.
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Pedrini 12-Piece Plastic Handle Flatware Set, Black, Service for 4
I bought this product looking for an inexpensive yet stylish flatware set. I liked the way it looked (save the minor scratches that it came with), but they are EXTREMELY fragile. The black handles broke off of 1 fork and 3 spoons. A spoon broke when I was stirring a bowl of oatmeal and a knife broke as I was cutting into butter.I may be at fault for putting them in the dishwasher. The heat o the dishwasher must have weakened the plastic, making the flatware brittle. If you avoid using a dishwasher, you may be able to enjoy this flatware set for a longer time than I did. The set looks nice enough, but who wants to buy cheap flatware you can't even put in the dishwasher?
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Yamazaki Cable 43-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8
We broke down and spent a lot on some silverware. We should have done it a long time ago. We are very pleased with the quality of these. They are a good weight and we like them very much.Save 35% Off
Classic 7" Fillet Knife with Leather Sheath
This has worked very well for filleting Chinook (King) salmon and Dolly Varden -takes and holds a nice edge, balances well; perfect blade shape for filleting large or small fish. If you aren't in the habit of keeping a sharpening steel handy, the included little sharpening tool works well, too. Insert knife into sheath carefully as the blade is thin and flexible and can slip between leather and liner. As ever, I suggest a mesh protective glove if you are doing lots of fish or are particularly tired or a bit of a klutz like me.
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I am dating a chef at a fine dining seafood and steak restaurant and he had mentioned that he needed a fillet knife so I got on line and with the help of these great reviews I chose this one. He was very surprised and happy when it shipped to the restaurant. He said that I could not have done any better, that guys he has worked with would try and carve their knifes to look like this one. It is a very sexy knife and gets right under the skin. Anyway, one of the servers comes in the kitchen, sees the knife and runs his finger down the blade lightly to test the sharpness and it nearly cut his finger off. All the way into the bone! Yes he had to get stitches. Thus comes my title, this knife is for big boys only. It is sharp! My chef loves it!Read Best Reviews of Classic 7" Fillet Knife with Leather Sheath Here
This knife is thin, flexible and unbelievably sharp. Excellent for filleting fish. Gave it as a gift and the recipient was incredibly impressed.Want Classic 7" Fillet Knife with Leather Sheath Discount?
This knife is definately made with quality and balance in mind. It is very comfy in the hand and very flexible for even the most delicate fish. This knife is super sharp and one should respect that, if you are accident prone I would recommend some fillet gloves. I have bought $20 fillet knives all my life, but they just don't last. This knife has the look and feel of knife that will last for generations to come. AGAIN-this knife is very sharp!Save 13% Off
Oneida Wedgwood Juliet 18/10 20 Pc Set Service for 4 (Mirror)
When I was ready to buy a good stainless steel set, Juliet was my favorite pattern. I discovered it had been discontinued, so rushed to purchase it before it disappeared all together! I saved 75% over currently-available designs. This stainless steel set is beautiful, heavy, durable, classy, and I'm sure it will be passed on to the next generation. I'm sure Oneida's other patterns are great, too (just more expensive than one being discontinued).
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Tramontina 3 Piece Kitchen Knife Set w/ Poly-handles -- Black
i love this 5" utility knife .it is best for cutting veggis.i had this knife before for 10years and never needed sharpening.i lost it so had to get any other one.
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I really like the 2 larger knives. The small paring knives seem a little too small for comfort. They do cut well and go into the dishwasher. That was an important consideration since, whether they are supposed to or not, they usually wind up there.Read Best Reviews of Tramontina 3 Piece Kitchen Knife Set w/ Poly-handles -- Black Here
This was purchased as extra knives for our set. Can't beat the price. I hope the edges last as long as advertised, but can't be sure at this early date.Want Tramontina 3 Piece Kitchen Knife Set w/ Poly-handles -- Black Discount?
I purchased these as a present for a Guatemalan lady friend to give to her when I return. She is a great cook. Not the finest, but since she can't afford to buy some herself, I think she will appreciate these. They are much better than the beat up single knife that she now uses. Hopefully, she will grace me with a plate of her delicious empanadas in gratitude!
All Ware Stainless Steel Pineapple Easy Slicer and De-Corer
I bought the stainless steel pineapple slicer because I had been given the plastic model. The plastic slicer did a very nice job, but I knew it wasn't going to last very long. However, for some reason the steel version is smaller than the plastic model, and as a result, the core often isn't completely cut out, resulting in some tough pieces attached to each slice. Also, since it doesn't slice as wide a diameter as the plastic model, I am forced to manually trim the pineapple that the cutter failed to remove from the outer skin, in order to reduce waste. However, the steel slicer cuts much easier than the plastic model because it's edge is much sharper. I am very disappointed with the steel model, especially since it costs 2 1/2 times as much as the plastic model.
The stainless steel slicer produces thicker slices, which is a plus. However I was disappointed to find the diameter of the steel slicer smaller than that of the plastic version. This results in useable pineapple not being removed from the shell of the pineapple. I would have preferred having the steel slicer cut at the same diameter as the plastic version.
In summary, the Pineapple Easy Slicer Stainless Steel is a useful tool for coring and slicing fresh pineapple. It could have been even better if the diameter of the pineapple slicer were the same as that of the plastic version.
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The slicer works just fine but where the blade is attached to the handle there is a small space that is very hard to clean. You have to use a pointed knife to remove the pieces of pineapple that get stuck there. I had a plastic slicer before where the cutting blade and the handle were one piece and very easy to clean.Read Best Reviews of All Ware Stainless Steel Pineapple Easy Slicer and De-Corer Here
It's strong and easy to use. Just slice the top off the pineapple, put the slicer on top and turn, it cuts and cores in less than a minute and you have the pineapple sliced and ready to eat. Plus you can use the remaining shell as a cup or bowl. No more slicing the pineapple in half and then slicing the halfs again and again to get wedges and then trying to cut off the outer skin and picking out the "eyes" that remain in the pieces , now you still had to cut the core off and each wedge into pieces -it was a lot of work and always made a mess.Want All Ware Stainless Steel Pineapple Easy Slicer and De-Corer Discount?
Super easy to use and it does not shred the pineapple. It cuts it in one continuous spiral. And I love how it leaves behind the core and the shell, and if you break off the core, you have a nice drink container!Save 77% Off
MADE IN USA! Liberty Tabletop "Satin America" 18-10 Flatware Set 65 Piece
Very pleased with this USA made stainless steel flatware. Fast delivery and excellent quality!! Highly recommend, especially if you like supporting US industry and getting a great value.I now need to get more spoons and forks. I wish the manufacturer sold spoons and forks in 5 or 10 packs vs individually.
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Perfectly fine set of silverware. Probably no better than can be had for half the price imported from China, but we need to begin supporting domestic production somewhere. There is a certain pride that accompanies serving guests with Made in the USA tableware, and a little embarrassment and shame in the alternate. It makes me think of being a youngster and having the adults denigrate Made in Japan products. Then they were inferior; today imports are almost unpatriotic...Read Best Reviews of MADE IN USA! Liberty Tabletop "Satin America" 18-10 Flatware Set 65 Piece Here
Chef'sChoice 320 Diamond Hone FlexHone/Strop Professional Knife Sharpener
Have always used the little cheap things one can buy at any grocery store. The knives never held their edge. Now I can sharpen my good knives, and they remain sharp far longer.Save 23% Off
Wusthof Classic 23-Piece Block Set
This is an incredible set of incredible knives. They are so sharp that a near miss counts. That's not hyperbole (much). What I mean is: You have to be careful with these because one could cut you to the bone before you knew it. I had a full set of Chicago Cutlery for years, but I grew tired of having to constantly sharpen them. The Wusthof knives are a dream to use in comparison. Sharpness is useful because you can cut finer with less pressure. They are simply easier to use than less sharp knives because you don't have to work so hard. They are also very well balanced. They are expensive. I earned some looks from my spouse until she started to use them, at which point she said, "Now I understand." This is a quality product, not a Chinese knock off. If you can afford it, do it. You won't be disappointed.
Berghoff 8-Piece Gourmet Knife Block
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Let me preface my review by saying that I received this set of cutlery in exchange for reviewing the product. There is no requirement that I give a good review. Also, let me point out that the actual set of knives I received has a different product number than the one on this page and is more probably the set listed here: BergHOFF Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set. Nevertheless, I imagine that the two sets are very similar.The BergHOFF Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set is great. If you're anything like me, cutlery isn't something you give a lot of thought to. My own long-time knife block set was purchased at Walmart or somewhere similar years ago and probably cost less than $100. And these knives have served me just fine for the limited use I give them. If you want a more study and long-lasting set, however, you may want to take a look at these BergHOFF knives.
The set includes six knives, a pair of kitchen shears and a wooden block to hold all the pieces securely. The knives are as follows: an 8" Chef;s knife, an 8" Carving knife, an 8"Bread knife, a 7" Japanese Santoku Chef knife, a 5" Utility knife and a 3.5" Paring knife. I found that the knives are all quite well-balanced, which is important if you're going to use them extensively for preparing meals. They are not heavy, but they do feel substantial in your hand; not cheap. The bread knife comes with a serrated blade and works really well on tomatoes and other thin-skinned vegetables. The kitchen shears have serrated blades as well and are suitable for everything from clipping leafy vegetables to butchering a chicken. My favorite knife of the set is the Santoku Japanese Chef knife. The balance is great and I find the shape and size of this blade to be the most versatile of all the knives.
The handles on these knives are comfortable to my hand, ergonomic and well-constructed.
The wooden block is heavy but does not take up a lot of counter top space.
This set loses one point with me for not having a sharpening tool with it. One of the things I appreciate about my old set is the sharpening tool. If you don't have one already, you'll probably want to acquire one in order to keep your knives nice and sharp.
Over all, this is a good set at the current price Amazon has for it. Given the proper care, it should last for many years.
Solid knife set for basic kitchen/cooking tasks.
The longer review:
Solid construction on these knives. They feel very sturdy.
The grips are great, and the knife is comfortable in your hand.
Good looking block. It's not the one in the photo however, it's an angled wooden block not a black cylinder.
No steak knifes, and no room in the block for additional knives beyond what comes with the set. It's kind of a bummer to have a block in my kitchen without the space for some steak knives.
Scissors included. Every since my first knife set that included scissors, I've used them in the kitchen a lot more than I thought I would.
I will update this review in the future with information about how the knife set holds up over time.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program These are good basic knives for most cooking functions.Pros:
Full tang and solid construction. The handles and rivets are so well fitted that it's as though they just painted them on.
They came sharp enough to be used immediately.
The handles are quite comfortable.
The block is attractive.
The knives serve their function. Very good bread knife serration, for example. The cute paring knife is very easy to use. The chef's knife is excellent.
Cons:
A bit thin? They feel sturdy anyhow.
I can just tell the steel will tarnish if I let it. I'm probably not going to put these in the dishwashing machine. Albeit they come with a 30 year warranty so perhaps this impression is unfair (I certainly am not an expert on knives).
If the knives wear out, I will return to report that in the review, but I anticipate I'll get reliable use out of them for a long time.
Value:
This is tricky question. These are much better than what I had previously (normal set from Target). I don't know that the list price (the higher number they cross out to suggest you're getting a huge discount) is all that realistic.
For the current price I would say they are a fair value. If they go on sale for $125 or less I would say that represents a very good value.
EDIT: I'm adding the fifth star after using these for a while. I have never had a quality set of knives before, and did not appreciate just how much easier it is to cut food. I would never go back to the Ikea or Target level quality, and I'm quite a cheapskate. These are worth the price. They are holding up under lots of use, btw.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a decent set of knives for the price, but be aware: don't put them in the dishwasher, and dry them immediately when you hand-wash them. If not, you'll have tiny spots of tarnish (rust) on your knives in no time. I was quite disappointed in this, having owned several sets of knives over the years that didn't have this problem.Want Berghoff 8-Piece Gourmet Knife Block Discount?
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is another one of those products that i have no use for but i know someone who would really like it so i gave it to them as a gift and listened to what they had to say.The knives are very sharp of course and are well made,they do not feel cheap at all.Each knifes handle is well balanced with its blade,this makes it easier to use and keeps your hands from hurting after cutting for a long time.The knife block in which they are stored is NOT that black plastic one shown in the picture on this page,the one i received is made of wood,one side of it is curved downward and does not look nearly as nice,it looks more like a wooden wedge of cheese.One minor complaint,i do wish this set came with a sharpener...that's the one thing keeping this from getting 5 stars.Save 36% Off
LamsonSharp 10-Inch Wide Forged Chef's Knife
I have had my 10" Chef knife for 20 years now and use it nearly every day. This knife holds an edge quite well (hardness of 58 degrees Rockwell*) and because it is from LamsonSharp's forged series, they will sharpen it for you free of charge. It is a well balanced knife with a comfortable and good looking rosewood handle. The thick tang runs the full length of the handle and it is riveted together. This knife is made with steel from Solingen Germany, grade 4116. * This means when you tap it on its side it rings. Other knives just go thud. If the ring is sharp so too is the knife's ability to hold an edge. If it makes a dull thud it won't hold an edge for very long. I chose this knife for all the reasons above and for the fact it is made in America with a lifetime warranty.
Jaccard Supertendermatic 16 Blade Tenderizer
Well, it works great, as advertised. However, it is not the easiest thing to clean. It says you can toss it in the dishwasher (fully assembled, top rack) and that does the trick. It just seems like there are a lot of potential 'missed' spots. So I wash it VERY carefully in a sink of soapy water. A toothbrush works well to get between every little spot.In fact, I had the 45 blade model and never really felt that it could be cleaned properly. The blades are 'stacked' next to each other in three rows. This smaller model has less blades, but it is a single row, and easier to get at. While it may sound like the more blades the better, it really doesn't take much longer to use this model. That, and it's half the price of the 45 blade unit.
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I bought this for occasional use. I don't do many steaks or other meats that require treatment, but I wanted it around for when I do. I selected one with a single row of knives as (1) easier to clean, and (2) smaller and simpler. The knives are very sharp. The first time a used it on a one-inch thick piece of meat, I had to check to make sure it was doing anything. I felt no resistance at all. So, while the single row of knives requires more strokes, there's little effort required.The single row of knives was easy to clean. It would probably be best not to let meat particles dry between the knives. My only reservation is that the two molded plastic halves of the body don't quite fit together. There is a tiny gap at one top corner. That could, of course catch some water, but it's not a big deal. Except for that, it works well and satisfied.
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Bought this gadget recently, where I first used it on a nice piece of London broil. I made many passes through the meat, and then I marinaded it with a marinade sauce for a couple of hours. Then I put it on my barbeque and cooked it like a regular steak. When the London broil was done, it tasted like a good sirloin. I'm quite impressed with it.What is even more impressive, is that the juices remained in the steak in spite of all the piercings it went through.
I would definitely recommend it to a friend
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We love this, & it works great ! No chemical taste, no extra salt, and very easy to clean, provided I do it right away (having read the reviews before I bought it, I just wash it immediately after use, as others have said it was difficult to clean if they let sit until they got around to it no dishwasher here, as we live in an area where water is hard, and softening water wastes a LOT of water... besides, I think handwashing gets things cleaner (at least visibly?)Save 31% Off
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Four Star 7-Piece Knife Set with Block
When first advised to buy Henckels by a friend and culinary aficionado, I hesitated; $200+ for a set of knives? But after purchasing this 7-piece Henckels set, I was pleasantly surprised. There are excellent knives and definitely worth the money.I would advise you go to a store that carries most of the Henckels knife series before you purchase online. While I recommend all of Henckels' forged blades, the handles are key; there are at least 4 handle types, each with personal pro/cons depending on your hand shape and size. The four-star handles are mid-size poly; the five-star handles are similar but a bit larger and more ergonomic. Henckels also makes a "classic" handle, both in poly and wood, and also an all-metal handle.
These knives perform beautifully and using them is like a dream after years of grocery store quality cutlery. Like any set of good knives, they require hand cleaning after each use (although I will guiltily admit to a few machine washings in a pinch). Take care of them, and they will take care of your food.
The set comes with every type of kitchen knife you will need, including those fantastic shears. I don't know how I ever used to live without the sharpener. After I had them both for awhile I realized how handy it was to have two sizes of bread knives. If you cannot live without a boning knife, this is available separately.
I can recommend Henckels' Four Star knives without reservation for any home cook.
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First, I can't attest that these knives are better than similar knives by other makers, such as Wusthof or Global. I did my share of research based on online reviews but I haven't had the privilege of working with knives by other high end manufacturers. My wife and I mostly limit ourselves to preparing relatively simple foods.This being said, the experience I can relate with absolute authority is the sheer joy I've felt using the Henckels 4-Star knives over the past several months after previously being stuck with no-name, bargain basement serrated knives.
Our old knives were given to us as a wedding gift. Over two years, what had been a 15 knife set was whittled (pun intended...) down to 7 knives, four of which now have loose handles. Two of the knives in this set had blades which broke, and the others had the blade break loose from the handle since they were not full tang. Of course quality, or lack thereof, was just one major deficiency of this set. No, the primary problem was their awful performance. The handles were poorly contoured. The blades were light and thin, wandering aimlessly through the food. Densely serrated edges would shred our food. Ingredients clung to the blades, which were so flimsy we were continually worried that they'd break in midstroke. They also became stained over time, and showed signs of spot rusting
Why am I detailing our lackluster, dollar store quality knives in such detail? Because I think it's crucial to illustrate why it's absolutely NECESSARY, if you do any amount of cooking at all, to buy good quality knives as soon as you possibly can!
In contrast with the old knives, the Henckels cut through our ingredients with authority and precision. Food slides off of them easily. Handles are solid and fit the hand perfectly, allowing for optimal control. They are weighty in comparison to cheaper knives, but superbly balanced. These handling characteristics mean that we slice through food so effortlessly, we really don't feel the extra heft. Also, because they are so efficient, we find that we fly through cutting chores that would take twice as long with the lesser quality knives. In the end, I now get tasks done much faster, yet more deftly. I cut thinner, smaller, more accurately. It's a WORLD of difference!
Anyone who says that you can get by with cheapo knives and don't need 'them fancy 'spensive knives...' is leading you astray. They can't possibly have EVER used good knives. They are advising based on ignorance. Even the simplest task is made better with our Henckels set. Truly, knives like these are NOT just for chefs and serious amateurs. They are for anyone who cooks on even a semiregular basis. They are invaluable if you like cooking fresh food at home yet don't have a lot of time. Do yourself a favor, pass by whatever is being hawked by the hucksters on HSN and the late night infomercials and aim for quality.
These might cost four times as much as lesser brands, but they will last far longer, and make your time in the kitchen immeasurably less stressful. In fact, they restore the pleasure to cooking.
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What more can I say but, great knives! The balance is wonderful,but not heavy. These knives are a must for any chef, pro or amature. The only thing I find missing from this set, is a medium sized boning knife which my wife said I can buy! If you have any other knive in your drawer, you are missing out!!!!
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being that this is the first set of knives I have ever purchased I really have nothing to compare them to. However I must say in the short time I have owned and used them I really can't complain. They are sharp and feel nice in my hands. they seem to have great balance and I definitely have noticed that they cut smoothly and with minimal effort. compared to other knives I have used I would say that these are far above the rest.Save 46% Off
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.
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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.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.Want R&B EveryDay Gatehouse 45pc. Flatware Set 18/0 Stainless Steel, Service for 8 Discount?