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Showing posts with label steak knives. Show all posts

Hampton Forge San Remo 20 Piece Flatware Set, Blue 747UO202TE

Hampton Forge San Remo 20 Piece Flatware Set, Blue 747UO202TEThe only bad thing about this flatware is if you want to keep the shine you have to hand wash it. Other than that this is a great deal at an even greater price. The knives are as sharp as any steak knife on the market. They arrived sooner than expected and in the best of condition. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! :-)

Lunch Skins Snack Size Bag, 4 x 6.5.

Reusable Cloth Snack Bag - Red Polka DotI use these in my children's lunches instead of hundreds of ziplock baggies each year. They're pretty simple, and could be easily made yourself, but when would you ever sit to do that. They go through the dishwasher well, the velcro closure holds, designs are nice. They sometimes hold colors, like orange from cheetos, but wash out well with a good gentle scrub. I would buy these again, and just might. I haven't had them long enough to attest to longevity, but they look & seem like they will hold up well worth the price, and Im doing a little part for the Earth, while saving a little on those plastic bags.

I bought this and now love it! I had never used these types of things before but find it so easy to keep around and pack stuff for my lunch at work. I use waayy less disposable bags and infact need to buy more reusable bags soon! I love the bright red cheery color. They're easy to hand wash or put in the dishwasher!

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I have four boys, and when I consider how many snack & sandwich sized baggies we go through...well, these turn out to be a great value. Use it for more than one school year, and you SAVE money.

Not to mention, they are easily washable -I've never put them in the dishwasher -usually, I just rinse or use a sudsy cloth to quickly wash them out. They hang out in the dish drain to dry.

Trust me, these are easy to use & worth it.

Velcro works nicely.

Fabric is great...NO initial stink or anything.

I sew (costumes, upholstery, draperies, etc), and it is not easy to find food-grade fabric to make these yourself.

This fabric is like the cloth piping bags, and the designs are fun.

Save the Earth & some dough (in the long run, anyway)...buy 'em!

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The idea of a reusable bag is great but these are really only useful for things like pretzels or Goldfish. There's not a lot of room in there so you can't pack it in like you can a regular plastic bag. I would say if you are only looking for something for a dry and small snack, these will work.

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I bought this to use for my 5 year olds snack bag for school. There is no way this will fit anything but a few small carrot sticks. It is barely insulated. It was very cute but in no way worth $8.00. This is the quality of something you would use as a give-away or get for free.

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Ginkgo Sanibel Surf 12-Piece Stainless Steel Accessory Set

Ginkgo Sanibel Surf 12-Piece Stainless Steel Accessory Setthis little set is terrific just the right size for snacks, and all items are both cute and yet sturdy. A must-buy if you like chic cutlery.

We were very happy with the set. It was given as a gift at a shower and the bride was very happy to receive it. She received two sets that day. We also purchased the full flatware set for her wedding gift so she was very happy with the result.

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LamsonSharp 3" x 6" Chef?s Slotted Turner, right-hand

LamsonSharp 3' x 6' Chef?s Slotted Turner, right-handAn excellent product. Many, many uses. Has retained it's color and flexibility after multiple washing in the dishwasher. My son is also requesting this turner. Well worth the money.

I have been looking for one of these slotted turners everywhere, but never thought to look on Amazon.com. I happened to be shopping on Amazon's website and saw it. It came in the mail two days later. I tried it that very night and was so happy. The shape makes all the difference when cooking fish. I highly recommend it

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I am a Professional Chef and this is not the first L/S fish spatula I have owned. The full tang handle and flexability make indespensable to me. The most delecate items can be plated with this spatula. I have even used it for poached eggs. My 2 hands are never empty with this spatula and my favorite pair of tongs! This is a top quality professional spatula.

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This product makes life easier in the kitchen. Traditionally it is a fish turner, but I use it for getting anything dense out of a pan. The end of it is angled to facilitate removal, while it is very thin and sharp enough to cut a crust from the pan. The piece is also very flexible which helps with that first piece. All of these features are essential to the wide variety of use possible. I consider this a multi-tasker that will always have a place in my kitchen. With this one you can forget the thick, firm spatulas, except for the BBQ.

I found out after the fact that this was recommend by Burt Wolf in the New Cooks Catalogue. They gave it a very favorable review, but I would say that they underrated it. That is how much I like it.

I recommend this piece.

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nice spatula nice for non stick extremely light and strong

Rattleware 8-Inch Foam Knife

Rattleware 8-Inch Foam Knifea foam knife is not really a necessity as a spoon often works better. Additionally there's not much that stands out in the design, appearance or quality of this product to make the purchase worthwhile.

Magic Slice Non-Slip Flexible Cutting Board, Visit Hawaii by Kate Ward Thacker

Magic Slice Non-Slip Flexible Cutting Board, Visit Hawaii by Kate Ward ThackerI thought this cutting board had a cute motif and used it as a gift along with a pineapple and some chocolate covered macadamia nuts a piece of Hawaii for Christmas.

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Magnagrip Magnetic Knife & Utensil Holder 18"

Magnagrip Magnetic Knife & Utensil Holder 18'I've had this magnet strip in both my home and in professional environments but lost it in a "custody battle." It absolutely cannot be beat. The magnet is very strong and the strip screws securely into the wall. This system is beneficial if counter space is limited (as in my home kitchen). I had a hard time finding a wooden model because most on the market are now plastic which does NOT work. I had a plastic knife strip on my wall next to my oven (which was the only available place for it). The heat from the back of the oven MELTED the plastic strip over time! One day my precious knives went clattering onto the granite countertop. I knew then I had to locate another wooden magnet strip. I'm not worried about the strip bursting into flame as it must be directly ignited by contact with fire in order for that to happen and if it did, I'd have bigger problems than the demise of my magnet strip. I highly recommend this product.

Finally! A magnetic strong enough to do what it was designed for.

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This is another item I've always wanted and unable to locate. Amazon saves the day again. It has the power to even hold my large carving knives.

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I bought this thinking that it would be a natural wood color like the picture shows, but upon receiving it, it was actually black so it sticks out like a sore thumb in my kitchen. Not extremely happy with it.

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I like this a lot. Stong enough to hold all of my knives plus it got the big wooden block off my counter I kept them in before. Not to mention the convenience of seeing the knife you want to use instead of pulling every one of them out to get to the right one. Love it. A friend had bought one so I got one and really like it.

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Victorinox Stainless Steel 7 Inch Santoku Knife with Rosewood Handle

Victorinox Stainless Steel 7 Inch Santoku Knife with Rosewood Handle1) From TV viewing, I was under the impression that when chopping an onion or tomato with a Santoku, the slices wouldn't stick. NOT. Basically, as others have said in reviews of other Santokus, it's -no more, no less a chef's knife.

2) Having said that, this knife is SHARP. Love it. I would buy this brand again (when you come right down to it, Henkels is overrated. Ditto Wusthof).

3) Well balanced & nice fit to my hand (tho prob too small for an extra large hand). I like it much better than our classical (huge) chef's knife as it's easier to use.

4) Attractive "traditional" appearance

Overall? Major bang for buck. I will try Victorinox again (btw, this knife is made in Solingen, Germany).

Beware of the odor that the wooden handle has. It's a shame, because the blade cuts beautifully and it sits well in the hand. Maybe I will re-order with plastic handle.

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Mercer Cutlery Genesis 5" Forged Utility Knife, Steel/Black

Mercer Cutlery Genesis 5' Forged Utility Knife, Steel/BlackThis is by far the very best knife I've ever owned. I treat it like a baby now, only hand wash and never put in dish washer. Can't say enough good about it, maybe the knives I've had in the past weren't good and I thought they were.

Just what I was looking for. This is just the right size (width and length) and weight,

with a good grip handle, for all those everyday uses,

for people who do not have large jobs.

I would even cut meat with it besides cut fruit or onions for cooking;

but when parring anything, watch your fingers; I always cut my

fingers with a new knife but the really good ones are worse.

I don't know if the price was right or not;

If I really like something I keep it forever.

And it's High Carbon-No Stain German Steel. Yeah.

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I have Wusthof knives. They are great but the forged line is too heavy for my wrists. I searched and read about knife brands over a period of time, looking for other reputable knives. This utility knife is wonderful. The handle is thick, round and really gives you something to grip onto. It also has a very slightly squishy, rough, non-slip texture which I like the feel of. The blade is paper-cutting sharp out of the package and has been keeping the same sharp edge with honing. Other things about the knife are that the blade is tapered and the weight is mostly in the handle but the blade is light. Less weight in the handle would be good, but I enjoy it so am willing to look beyond that.

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Good balance, well made, my main concern was the NSF certification. Once I received the knife I was very satisfied with it.

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The sharpness of the blade is good, and it works great for all of those little everyday cooking tasks. It's a good all purpose knife.

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Oneida Flight 65-Piece Flatware Sets, Service for 12

Oneida Flight 65-Piece Flatware Sets, Service for 12Exactly what I was looking for. Good quality, good price. This matched our old flatware very closely, so it worked out great.

This flatware scratched my plates terribly not sure if it is the pfaltzgraff plates or the Oneida flatware that is to blame but my white plates look horrible. the knives are also made up of two parts that come apart!

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Ran Japanese Damascus 5-Piece Knife Set

Ran Japanese Damascus 5-Piece Knife SetExcellent set of knives, I purchased them when they were on sale for $129.00. Very sharp and easy to take care of, also comes with a case and sharpner. For the price best set on the market.

Victorinox Stainless Steel 10 Inch Semi-Flex Blade Chef's Slicer Knife with Rosewood Handle

Victorinox Stainless Steel 10 Inch Semi-Flex Blade Chef's Slicer Knife with Rosewood HandleI bought this on the recommendation of my brother-in-law (an artisanal butcher and formerly sous chef at a Michelin star restaurant). He uses this as part of his daily butchering kit. Since good knives are a critical part of his trade, I trusted his advice and couldn't be happier with the decision.

For the last two years I have participated in small scale hog slaughter with friends and family. The Victorinox Forschner knives paired with a good steel (F. Dick Multicut) made a huge difference the second year; breaking and butchering 5 pigs in about half the time we butchered 4 pigs the year before. The flexibility is great for maneuvering around bones and executing a clean cut, even in novice hands.

The rosewood handle soaks up fat, preventing the handle from getting slick thus preventing dangerous situations. I was worried about the clean-up with the soaked up fat, but had no problems cleaning with soap and water. While fibrox may be slightly easier to clean, I'd rather spend an extra minute cleaning than hours in an Emergency Room waiting to get stitches from an accidental cut.

While you can find cheaper models out there, you'll be hard pressed to find a flexible blade that is as durable and holds an edge as well as this one.

Will gladly buy more Victorinox Forschner knives in the future.

Calphalon Katana Cutlery 8-Inch VG Chef's Knife

Calphalon Katana Cutlery 8-Inch VG Chef's KnifeMy name is Dave, i have been a professional Chef for the past fifteen years, in that time i have used about any high end knives you can think of. This Katana series really does keep pace with the best of them. I spend six to ten hours a day cooking or prepping food in a high end restaurant so this knife has seen some serious use (far more use in a few weeks than a home cook could put in if given a year), and hasn't let me down yet. I've been primarily using these knives at work, (they don't offer a ten inch chef, so i have to use my Miyabi 7000d 10" chef for some of the bigger jobs) and haven't had to do any real work on the edge of the knife except to use the ceramic hone before each use, just one swipe down each side of the blade at a twenty five degree angle. I hope this review is helpful for you and I'm sure you will find this knife to be worth every penny!

Holds a nice edge and easily sharpened. I also own another knife in this line and will be adding more to complete the line. the finish on the knife is beautiful and the way the handle tapers really feels natural in your hand.

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This is no doubt THE best knife I have ever used. I bought this as a gift so didn't get to use it too much, but the build & weight balance is superb. It very effortlessly cuts through whatever you use it for. If this is the price range you are looking for, look no further.

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This knife has been used enthusiastically in my hands for about four years now. I also bought the 3 1/2" parer, but wound up only really using the 8" chef as I can easily use it for all my chefly duties. The steel sharpens easily and holds an edge well. After much heavy usage the edge only has some very minute nicks. I have always washed and dried it by hand. A couple of times it was left dirty for a long while that caused a bit of pitting, typical of any steel and easily cleaned using lemon juice.

I have large hands (to match the rest of me, I'm 6'2") and this is the most comfortable grip I have encountered on any knife. Recommended!

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I am a restaurant owner and chef in Sydney , I bought one of these knives on holiday in Canada to cook a dinner, and loved it so much I buy one for all my new chefs when they start work in my restaurant , great product http://www.thebridgeroom.com.au/

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Next Day Gourmet Hightower Flatware, Soup/Dessert Spoon 12 per case, 12/BX

Next Day Gourmet Hightower Flatware, Soup/Dessert Spoon 12 per case, 12/BXBecause the outside edges of this spoon aren't sufficiently polished, it feels like the edges are cutting the inside of your mouth with each spoonfull.

I bought six spoons exactly like this at Wal-Mart, where they were priced at a buck each. They're nothing special, I suppose, but they are very good for eating soup and chili. The edges of my spoons are smooth and don't cut my tongue, as another reviewer said they did to his.

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I bought these soup/dessert spoons to go with the regular flatware that matched these. I like them and am happy with the purchase.

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We bought this pattern 30 years ago for our wedding. The pic looks the same, but the spoon (and fork) are comparatively lightweight and lacking the buffed finish of the original; feels tinny in your hand. I would have been happy to pay more. I really don't think it's reasonable that the price 30 years later should be the same. Buying online will take a hit if it is typified by this kind of pictorial representation posing to be the original item. We'll save these for the picnic basket and continue looking for the well made original.

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I entertain a lot and many times I serve steak, ever eat that with plastic? Sucks, Sam's solution, sucks too! I have found my solution with these great quality utensils! Some of the reviews speak of rough edges, I have not experienced any of this and have had several compliments regarding how nice they are. Nice weight, nice balance and finish. Highly recommended!

Oneida Icarus 45-Piece Set, Service for 8

Oneida Icarus 45-Piece Set, Service for 8I bought the Icarus set at Bed Bath and Beyond after falling in love with my mom's couple year old set. While I love the looks and especially the weight of the pieces, I'm extremely disappointed.

First thing I noticed out of the box was like some other reports, some of the handles were actually sharp on the back edges. Secondly, on several pieces, the curve between the fork and handle and spoon and handle is very rough almost as rough as the inner portion of the fork tines. I figured that I could live with it since I loved the set otherwise.

Less than a month of use later (including being washed promptly in the dishwasher with regular non citrus/no bleach Cascade) I noticed that not only were the inner fork tines rusting, but several of the knife blades were as well. Closer inspection revealed that nearly all of the pieces with rough surface (spoons, knives and forks) had rust on the rough spots and half of the knives had a spot of rust on the handle in the exactly same spot just underneath the place/date of manufacture stamp.

So why can a 3 week old set be rusting when a couple of years old set look brand new? I realized that beyond the fact that the factory in China that produced my set in June of 08 apparently didn't know what "quality control" meant, the set my mom had was different from mine and others that have had problems.

I asked my mom to see if her set had a date stamp it didn't, but WAS stamped 18/10 Oneida China. I'd assumed (you know what they say about that) that mine was 18/10 and couldn't remember even noting if the box said 18/10 or not, but my set has no 18/10 stamp on the pieces and according to the Oneida US site, the Icarus is now 18/0. Oneida UK still lists the 18/10 Icarus.

While the 18/0 may account for the rust, the other issues are just related to absolutely no quality control and corners being cut in manufacturing. I'm really disappointed in Oneida they used to be a decent brand.

Much has been said about the lack of quality control in this pattern. Complaints have ranged from rough edges to rust. Such complaints weren't limited to Amazon's Web site. To Oneida's credit, the complaints are even more extensive on their Web site. They also stop after February of 2010.

I purchased two, 8 service sets of Icarus from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. The complaints stress the cheap, Chinese manufacture, and the change from using the relatively more expensive 18-10 stainless to the cheaper 18-0. The two numbers refer to the percentage of other metals combined with steel. The first number refers to chromium, the second to nickel. People attribute the rust to the lack of nickel.

I have put my flatware through about 6 bouts in the dishwasher, using Finish Quantum tablets. There is no rust, anywhere. Properly made 18-0 shouldn't rust. I have been watching the fork tines especially like a hawk (and will keep on watching them). Written on the box and imprinted on the flatware itself is the country of origin: Vietnam, not China.

Update 16 December 2010: Flatware has been washed repeatedly with Finish Quantum and Cascade Complete tablets, and there is still no rust or discoloration.

The finish is a smooth polish, with no rough edges. No, it's not mirror smooth, but it's pretty good. The exception is the inside of the fork tines. They are merely ground smooth.

In short, it looks like Oneida had outsourcing trouble, and changed factories.

Here are some comments on the individual items:

Knives: These are a fairly standard size and weight, which makes them seem rather light compared to the forks and spoons. The serrations are more pronounced than any other set I saw. In other words, you could probably cut steak with these.

Large spoons: These are slightly wider than what they replaced, and much deeper. These are true soup spoons. They weigh more than double (99 grams) what they replaced (45 grams). These are thick, strong beasts that will not bend at all if you abuse them. Their ends may have trouble fitting small slots in a dishwasher's silverware basket.

Small spoons: These are a little narrower than what they replaced. They fit a large number of narrow containers. They may be narrow, but they are deep. They are also built solid. You can still scoop hard frozen ice cream with these.

Forks: Big, and massive, like the spoons. They have relatively short, thick tines. They, too, may have trouble fitting the smaller slots of the dishwasher silverware basket.

Salad forks: Petite versions of the dinner fork, but with even more shortened tines. They are still surprisingly heavy, and won't bend.

I like the simple lines and curves of this set, but you will never mistake this stuff for formal dinner ware. This is good quality, virtually indestructible, daily beater ware.

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I purchased this flatware after an exhaustive search for new everyday stainless. Many of the reviews posted referred to the nice weight and simple styling of the design. All true. However, I should have paid more attention to the couple of reviews discussing rust spots. After the very first wash every grooved piece (forks and knives) were covered in ugly orange rust spots. These were washed in a two year old Fisher & Paykel dishwasher with powder detergent arranged as specified in the manufacturer's care instructions. I spent over an hour using stainless polish to try to remove the spots (it is impossible to remove them completely) and then rewashed only to have the exact same result. These went back pronto! It was a real disappointment from a brand like Oneida. It is clear that there was a defect in the manufacturing process.

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My fiance and I had a hard time looking for flatware that we both liked. We wanted something simple, elegant, and classic. That's what we found with the Oneida Icarus pattern.

This pattern goes with everything. Given this is our first complete set of flatware, we wanted something that would go with everything. In the future, we can buy a set with more design or one that we want specifically for a table setting (holidays, etc.)

The flatware is a bit larger and heavier than most other sets; it doesn't feel cheap or bendable. This pattern is available at a number of retailers so I would suggest taking a trip to the store to hold, feel, and examine this flatware.

Dishwasher safe, though we've had some problems with spotting but that is probably due to the dishwasher we have. No tarnishing or other marks to speak of.

The set we received as a gift was not from Amazon. Ours included a five piece bonus serving set of two large serving spoons, one large slotted serving spoon, a large serving fork, and a sugar spoon. I do not believe this one contains the same it would be a good idea to contact Amazon or Macy's to find out.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this set based upon its quality and price. It's your own decision whether or not you like the pattern. :)

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I am reviewing these because I was SHOCKED by the one-star reviews. I could see some 4-stars (I will address the rust issue) but there is some real vitriol here that I don't think is warranted.

I bought this set about 1.5 years ago. It is beautiful and washes wonderfully without rust spots. I should note that they will get rust spots (like all other stainless steel utensils and pots and pans and knives) if you use lemon detergent, use too much detergent, and/or pack the silver too tightly. I try to only pack 2-3 pieces per compartment and haven't gotten rust spots. I also like to use the "heated" drying cycle on the dishwasher and it seems to work. Also, don't wash them in a "heavy duty" cycle.

I love the design, it's modern, no hard edges (I agree with the other poster, she MUST have gotten fakes), and it's symmetrical (I'm a lefty, so "righty" (anything unsymmetrical) utensils are awkward). I've received compliments from multiple guests because they feel quite expensive (heavier utensils are a sign of quality--go to a diner if you want paperweight forks). The handles themselves are well-balanced and easy to use if you hold a fork properly. If they fall off of your plate, I suggest re-positioning them closer to the center of the plate.

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Chicago Cutlery Fusion 2-Piece Knife Set (Parer/Partoku)

Chicago Cutlery Fusion 2-Piece Knife SetI love Chicago Cutlery, and this set is no exception. The knives are light weight, but they are well balanced. The blades stay sharp a long time between sharpenings.The handles really allow for gripping without slipping.

I'm even thinking of buying a second set!

I had purchased the Fusion Partoku knife seperately for my own use. I loved it so much that I purchased this set for my daughter for Christmas. The balance and texture of the handle is perfect for all those who have come to my house and used it. The blade retains its sharp edge wonderfully. I wash and dry it religously and replace it in a plastic sheath before storage. My only complaint is that Chicago Cutlery seems to have ceased manufacturing these so I would buy them as soon as possible, if you can find them. My son was disappointed that he didn't get one as well. I also purchased a Fusion Santoku knife for her larger items. She is very proud of them.

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Kitchenaid 14-PC Fine Edge Forged Cutlery Set with Bonus

Kitchenaid 14-PC Fine Edge Forged Cutlery Set with BonusThis is an ok knife set. The block that comes with it is cheaply made. The slots for the steak knives are too close together so the handles (which are a tacky rubber) rub against one another, so you may accidentally pull out two knives when only trying to take one out. The bread knife is too serrated to the point where you destroy bread as opposed to cutting through it. They seem to hold an edge farily well for the price, and I like the size of the french knife. I've come to the realization that a knife set like this is really unnecessary for me personally. I'd rather buy the knives I need. This was a 10th Anniversary gift for work, so I'm glad I have it and thank work for it. It should last awhile if I keep them sharp (and safe).

I've had my set for many years. Other than the knife block having knicks from missed insertions, each and every knife is as good as it was since I got the set. Had them professionally sharpened for the first time last year.

I've only ever hand washed them, as instructed.

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Kitchen Aid used to be a brand name you could depend on to mean "quality". I think my mixer will last 100 years. Unfortunately, this knife set is not one of their better products. The knives are supposedly made from stainless steel, but if so it is very low grade, because these knives rust!!! Even running them through the dishwasher leaves little rust spots on them. I'm very disappointed by this purchase.

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I can't say I have the same complaints as some of the other reviewers. The knife set is solid, and they knives are well balanced. I agree that the wood block isn't stellar, but it's not bad, and the knives don't crowd one another.

Maybe they've changed the set over time, but my handles aren't rubber, I'd say they're a ceramic composite. Hard to the touch and smooth.

The knives are all quite sharp, and I haven't had any issues with dulling yet, though I've only had it for 4 months. Time will tell if they also rust like other users report, however I would hazard a guess that some user's issues with rust are due to running the knives through the dishwasher. It says on the box, and in the description online that the dishwasher is not recommended to clean the knives, which is common for any higher quality cookware.

Everyone will have their own expectations, but personally I find myself happy with the set, and variety of knives provided.

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I received this set as a gift for Christmas. I use some of them, don't really use others... I take care of them as per the instructions that came with them. I mean, they are knives so it's not rocket science, right???

Well, they are all rusting! The knives and the scissors. This is not a cheap set of knives and the blades are all rusting. I can't believe my eyes and it's embarrassing because when I have my mother over, she wonders why I'm not using them... Thinks her money went to waste but I don't want to embarrass her further by making her think she bought an inferior product. In the process now of trying to get a replacement to a completely different set because an entire set cannot be simply defective and must be poorly made. Wish I could get a refund and buy a completely different brand.

I'd give it zero stars if that were an option. Don't waste your money.

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Mr. Bar-B-Q, Inc. 94134X 20-Piece Tool Set with Bonus Light

Mr. Bar-B-Q, Inc. 94134X 20-Piece Tool Set with Bonus LightFor those of you like me who bought this product because it was made in USA, beware. I purchased from Amazon and the product is made in China, not the USA as advertised.

It is what I wanted and expected. I like the light that can magnetically clip onto the spatula. Very neat.

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The grill set looks nice and seems to function well so far. I like the bottle opener on the back of the spatula, nice feature. The tongs could use a clip to keep them closed, but not a big deal.

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Nice service product was exactly what it said it was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!will recommend to friedns and family was a gift and they loved it

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I love it! My only problem is keeping everything clean and in the case all the time! lol My boyfriend who is the griller loves these! They fit his hands, he was suprised with how sharp the steak knives are!

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Guy Fieri ER35 Midnight Chef Knife, 8-Inch

Guy Fieri ER35 Midnight Chef Knife, 8-InchThis is my first purchase of a "nice" knife and I have been using this knife daily since i got it and it is doing great. Edges are still sharp after a couple weeks of use we will see how it holds up. The price is also good for us entry level cooks. It feels great not too heavy, solid feel, smooth handle and seems well balanced. Great large knife for multiple uses.

It has a "cool" look but not to crazy like its brother which is red and blue.

This Knife is a pain, The handle is to thin and really hard to grip. It's also really slick so when your hands are wet it is even harder to grip, the handle is also at to much of an angle making it not right. The blade gets rust spots on it "A lot" you must keep it extremely clean and away from any moisture.

I cleaned and dried mined before putting it back in the blade guard, the bald guard had a little moisture in it and the next morning it was rusted. it is however a very sharp Knife, easy tho hone. Just dont cut anything real hard or press done hard on the cutting board to get through anything it will dull fast.

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Great knife at a great price! I'm ridiculously happy with these knives! Fieri may be a hot dog, but he's a smart hot dog. I like it like that! Yeah!

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Edgeware Diamond Edge 3-Stage Electric Knife Sharpener

Edgeware Diamond Edge 3-Stage Electric Knife SharpenerI got this for my dad for his birthday, he is a great cook and knowledgeable in the kitchen. He said he sharpened all his knives with it and it works great. Arrived on time and in great condition. Thanks amazon!

This sharpener looks like a refurbished item in that the paint is a bit mottled but the sharpener performs very well with high quality knives. The high quality knives that I tried sharpened quickly while the lower quality knives took longer to achieve similar results. The sharpener does leave a legacy on blades that may disturb some owners of high-end knives. In order to remove all burrs the manual extra fine hone seems to do a respectable job. Final analysis: store it in the cabinet, it's not good looking.

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When I find out how to use it I am sure it wull be goo, but disappointed it did not come with an adaptor as it had an USA plug attached

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I bought this for a Christmas present last year. The middle sharpener blades stop working. The other sets of blades still work great.

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I bought this for my boyfriend and he loves it!! our knifes are so sharp now!!

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