Cold Steel Kitchen Classic Block Set (13 Pcs) with Kraton Handle and Oak Block

I have been a fan of cold steel knives for a long time. I have been carrying the same recon 1 knife for the last 10 years. I got married 5 years ago and wanted my wife to have a good set of kitchen cutlery. I have found the cold steel knives to be very good kitchen knives. They hold an edge well and maintaining the edge is a fairly simple chore. Now for the bad part. It pains me to say this but Cold Steel could have a 5 star product here but for one thing. The kraton handles do not stand up to extended use. The paring knife handle has started to crumble as well as the handle on the chef's knife. Cold Steel has good steel. But they really need to rethink their use of rubber on the handles. I give this set of knives 3 stars because the steel is good and easily maintainable. But good steel with a bad handle is a real disappointment. I have carefully scraped the rubber off the handles and exposed a hard plastic handle underneath. The thickness is much smaller now and the handles are still useful. Spending your hard earned dollars for a set of knives that should last a lifetime, just to have them last a few years is a real bummer. I am still a Cold Steel fan, just not a fan of this particular item. I am currently thinking of replacing the Cold Steel kitchen classic set with Henckles or maybe Boker.

I bought this knife set for my daughter as she was moving into her first new home. My intention was to buy her a set of knives which would last a lifetime. My son (who owned a knife store franchise) suggested the Cold Steel set and so I made the purchase. I was very pleased with the quality of the knives both handles and steel. I would suggest these knives as a moderately priced knife set for anyone and intend to get a set for myself.

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I was surprised when I opened the box to find the Cold Steel KItchen Knives thin and light.

While, I am used to German and Japanese Cutlery that is heavy in the hand, I have come to rely on these knives.

The handles are a synthetic polymer/plastic which is secure in the grip even when the knives are wet or when slippery while washing them by hand.

The edges are sharp sharp as any Cold Steel Hunting or Fishing knife I've purchased in the past.

I've cut roasts, vegetables and fruit with the knives and steaks an inch thick with the steak knives. The edges remain sharp. The knife block is heavy and is built (not just made) from what appears to be maple laminate and is well constructed and attractive on the counter.

I've spent thousands on kitchen knives in my life and find these Cold Steel Knives equal to and probably better than any knife in my kitchen.

While they still seem to be too light and too thin, they are the ones I use now. All I have to do is figure out what to do with my German Steel.

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Very happy with these. Super sharp and a great selection. i do hand wash and dry so there is no spotting on the blade. Would recommend to others.

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I have not had these for long so I cannot attest to the long term durability of these but thus far about two months in it has been a great product at a phenomenal price. I cannot imagine any knife set at this price range being much better. The handles are very comfortable and resist slip quite well. Edge retention has been impressive and with a little honing maintenance these knives should be enjoyable for a long time.

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