Farberware Pro Forged 14-Piece Knife Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this set based on CR's review fo them as a "Best buy." For comparison I also bought one of the Wusthof Grand Prix knives, which were rated the best overall. I would say that the Wusthof is a slightly better knife, but I fully agree with CR that the price difference is not worth paying. The Farberware set is very good and cuts really well. It stays sharp and does everything you might ask a knife set to do. After pondering the issue a while, I have decided I would be foolish to spend the extra money for the higher end knives. This set is really a great deal -- you get a very good set of knives at a very reasonable price.

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These knives are drop forged, heat-tempered and full tang for strength and durability. Their precision ground blade makes them nice and sharp. As we all know, a sharp blade is far safer than a dull one. Unlike many value-priced sets, you can actually use a sharpener on these knives, giving you many more years of service. The plastic handles are triple riveted and there is an extra wide safety bolster which affords comfort and optimum balance. This set offers a useful selection of well-constructed cutlery, at a very attractive price.

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MIU 7-Slot Maple Cutting Board with Drawer Review

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(More customer reviews)Mine arrived damaged. Otherwise, the cutting board top is nice and solid. However, the drawer doesn't close all the way and certain of the newer cutlery doesn't fit inside. Also, very big and bulky. I opted to go for the Wustoff drawer knife tray that fits nicely in any kitchen drawer.

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MIU France 7-slot maple cutting board with sliding tray, item # 90085. Georgous maple cutting board with slide out knife tray.The sliding knife tray provides a quick and easy way to organize the knives within the chopping board for compact storage.All stainless steel hardware.Sliding tray holds six knives and one sharpening steel.Do not put in the dishwasher.Wipe down with warm soapy water or light bleach to clean.Towel dry immediately to prevent water and soap from seeping into the maple wood.Measures: 14" L x 11.5" W x 4.5" H

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Shun Ken Onion Chef's Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this knife as a kind of impulsive indulgence, I think it looked cool in its own holder and I had heard good things about Shun knives. However, all those good things are true. It is by far the sharpest knife I've owned, and I've got Henckel Zwillings (not the cheapo kind you get at Target) that have been sharpened to what I USED to think was the sharpest blade around.
I'm not dissing the Henckels - if I had not indulged in the Shun I would have been very happy with their performance. But I did get a chance to make some observations on how the Shun shone (no, it's not the same "u" as in "Sun" but it's a borderline pun):
- Ripe tomato: The Shun needed no sawing action whatsoever. It cut the initial waxy and soft skin like it was being dipped in water. All my other knives need to break the skin either with pressure, angle, or a teensy bit of sawing motion
- Dish brush: While cleaning the blade side with a circular motion in sudsy water (safe for sharp knives) I found bits of the brush bristles in the water. Anything that touched the sharp edge was cut, and that has never happened with the best knife I'd had prior to that. I can normally touch a sharp blade without cutting myself, I am not going to try that with the Shun.
- Tortilla stack: I make chips out of 8" flour tortillas by taking a thick stack and chopping it into diamonds or strips, then frying. I've always had to get over the knife and press it in because the multiple layers (20) would slow down the blade. Or I'd work in batches of 6-8. With this knife, I cut the whole 20-thick stack with less pressure than I've used for half that many.
- Potato - while hardly a test for a knife (anything cuts potato) the slicing was awesome. After cutting into the potato, it felt like the Shun DREW the potato into itself and the potato came apart like it was already sliced. If you've ever held a potato in your hand and expected to re-position your hand after you're halfway through, DON'T do it with this knife. It will be cutting into your hand before you even realize it.
If anything got close to cutting like a lightsaber, this would be it. I kid you not. I wonder how long the sharpness lasts, but I'm enjoying it while it's there.
About the Ken Onion design - those used to the generous handle on Henckels might find the handle appearing to be a bit short (I have big hands) but that's until you find the thumb and forefinger position that fits almost over the blade. However, once you hold it, you realize it gives you an added cutting advantage. My only complaint is that the advantage is wasted. You'd have to wait till the blade goes blunt before the handle's design can actually help you cut better.
Did I mention I'm extremely happy with it? Happy indulging.

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Feel the power of the first truly ergonomic chef's knife!This Shun Knife by Kershaw is designed by Ken Onion, one of the worlds top knife designers.This patent pending design features a special angled curved bolster and specially shaped handle that fits perfectly in the hand, releasing all tension in your arm.The extra curve on the blade allows for an easier flowing motion across the cutting board, and the tip allows for easier scooping.Combine all of this with the sharpest Japanese edge available, and you have perfection.The design of this knife will make you an immediate chopomatic in the kitchen.

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Chicago Cutlery Landmark 12-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)After revewing knife sets and checking CR recommendations I decided to purchase this set. CR said that Chicago cutlery was the way to go if you do not want to spend a small fortune on knifes that were still of decent quality.
This is the first time I buy something that did not have a review and the first time I write a review because I was so upset with the quality. The knife are not sharp, and they rust - and the block is cumbersome and the inserts that hold the knifes come out - it was actually missing one when it arrived.
I hastened to open it and set it up before I noticed, otherwise, if I still had the box, I would have returned it.

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Chicago Culery Landmark 12-Piece Block Set includes 1-Each 3-Inch peeler, 1-Each 3-Inch paring knife, 4-Each 4-Inch steak knives, 1-Each 5-Inch utility knife, 1-Each 8-Inch bread knife, 1-Each 8' slice knifer, 1-Each 8-Inch chef knife, 1-Each sharpening steel,1-Each 11-slot wood block .Chicago Cutlery Landmark Edition collection commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Chicago Cutlery. High-carbon stainless steel blades matched with polymer/steel combination handles provide contemporary and elegant styling that is also extremely functional.

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Contemporary Cutlery 6.5" Sandwich Knife Review

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(More customer reviews)This knife is amazing!!! it replaces a bread knife, a paring knife, and a Chef's knife... because it can do everything!!! I work at Bed Bath and Beyond and we don't carry this knife at the moment but i have been doing my very best to make sure we do, a Calphalon rep. gave me one of these knifes to try out, and i haven't been able to put it down since... On a regular basis i refer people to Calphalon's Website to check this thing out, for anyone who is fed up with trying to sharpen your serrated bread knife look no further, as it has no serrated edge but still cuts through bread, and even if you were to allow it to get dull, due to the wavy pattern of the blade it still slices through tomato(even squishy tomatoes) with ease. I really can't say enough... best design of a knife i've seen, hands down... who knew a sandwich knife was the missing tool of my kitchen... also well weighted, and solid in the hand as with most other large Calphalon Contemporary knifes... To whoever takes the plunge and buys this unique knife, you will be happily surprised... and did i mention it also cuts through sandwiches really well( as to be expected i guess).... i'll say it one last time, because it really is that good, amazing Knife!!!

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1771002 Features: -Sandwich Knife. -Contemporary Cutlery Collection. -Hand-forged from high-carbon, no-stain German steel. -Wide rounded serrated blade. -Name etched into the end of handle for easy selection. -Ergonomical contoured grip handle. -Before each use sharpen the blade, clean with sudsy cloth and rinse after each use, and always store in cutlery block. -Dimensions: 1.67'' H x 9.06'' W x 0.78'' D.

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Paula Deen 14-Piece Knife Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)These are great knives that are not very expensive. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for new inexpensive knives to purchase these Paula Deen knives!

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Get all the tools you need for down-home cooking with this 14-piece knife block set from Paula Deen, which includes 8-inch chef, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch bread, 6-inch utility, and 3-1/2-inch paring knives. It also includes a pair of kitchen shears, an 8-inch sharpening steel, and six 5-inch steak knives, all conveniently housed in a handsome, eco-friendly hardwood block that's made from sustainable acacia wood.

The knives are constructed of tempered and hardened high carbon steel, and they feature a tapered ground edge is designed for perfect cutting performance. A full tang also offers exceptional control and balance. The smooth, contoured handles are efficiently crafted and shaped to ensure a safe, comfortable grip so you won't get fatigued, and they're nonporous to prevent the growth of odor causing bacteria. Hand wash only. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Paula Deen got her start with a lunchtime catering business in Savannah, Georgia called The Bag Lady before opening her successful restaurant, The Lady & Sons. And now she spreads her distinctive and authentic Southern delicacies--from real Southern fried chicken and hoecakes to Krispy Kreme bread pudding--via the Food Network and several best-selling cookbooks.

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14-piece set includes: 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch bread knife, 6-inch utility knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, six 5-inch steak knives, 8-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, hardwood block

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Victorinox 8-Piece Knife Block Set Review

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To a professional chef, no kitchen tool rivals a great set of knives. When learning my trade in Paris, France, I used only the finest Sabatier knives. Later in life, I was fortunate to make a Swiss Miss a Mrs. Typically frugal and practical... and from a family that has had the same Restaurant Bauernhof for centuries... so, when my prized Sabatiers were lost in transit, she replaced them with a more economical (stamped not forged) Swiss brand, R. H. Forschner by Victorinox.
Suddenly, this 70 year old retired chef cut through decades of knife prejudice... the sharpness, balance, thin blade and heft brought joy to my kitchen again... and for a fraction of what I would usually pay! It has been several years since my first Forschner and it is just as good as the one I just purchased.
Last fall we visited Oberlunkhofen, Switzerland, where my mother-in-law continues as chef of the family restaurant at 82 years of age and her 86 year old sister-in-law is the waitress. Her wooden handled knives were of excellent quality but could no longer pass the NSF rules. I purchased a set of H. R. Forschners for her at a Swiss wholesale restaurant supply house... at a price higher than we could have gotten them on Amazon.com! Not only is she a cutlery pro, but she values price and practicality even in gifts. Now she thinks kindly of me as she cheerfully slices through each day.

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The R H Forschner by Victorinox 8-piece Block Set includes: 4-inch Paring Knife, 6-inch Boning Knife, 8-inch Chef's Knive, 8-inch Bread Knive, 10-inch Slicing Knife, 10-inch Sharpening Steel, Kitchen Shears and Slant Hardwood Block.All knives feature high carbon, stainless steel blades, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen.A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade.Victorinox handles are ergonomically designed to minimize wrist tension.They provide a natural fit.A good heft and comfortable, positive grip are indications of a well-made knife.A sure-grip handle with a finger guard is valuable feature since the handle inevitably gets greasy, wet, or both.Although cutlery steel is naturally sanitary, materials and construction details of the handle minimize crevices what would offer hospitality to bacteria.

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J.A. Henckels 10-Slot Hardwood Knife Storage Block Review

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(More customer reviews)now that i finally got a super sharp edge on my old and heavy 10" chef's knife, i thought it would be nice to stick it somewhere other than on top of the drawer tray. i also have a long skinny 10" that never gets dull. i have recently bought an 8" forschner/victorinox chef's knife (5 stars). time for a storage solution.
got this block this afternoon. looks cool, BUT ! my 2 chef's knifes did not fit the block's two large slots. blades bottomed out short of fully inserting, with about 2" to 3" of blade sticking out. i decided to open the tops of the slots to get the knives to nest properly. my trusty bosch jig saw with a hacksaw blade deepened and widened the top twoslots. then i found on the old heavy, the blade back was too thick to go all the way in the slot. more jigsawing. problems solved.
gave this block a third star cause the price was most bearable. maybe henckels knives are thin. also with amazon's price,free shipping and no sales tax, i don't mind not supporting the box stores to buy stuff like this.
suggest that henckels or amazon would state the clearance dimensions of these slots.


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Dull cutlery is dangerous cutlery. One of the easiest ways to maintain sharp edges on your fine cutlery is to store the knives in a block. An added benefit is that your knives are conveniently ready and waiting for the next time you need to carve a roast or julienne some veggies.

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)Having used some of Henckel's higher-priced professional lines, when the time came to buy a new set of starter knives I figured I'd stay with the brand. I ended up choosing the Twin Signature line 7-piece block set because it was a good compromise between quality and price.
Because the knives are stamped, not forged, you won't get the precise lines you get on the $80-a-knife lines, but the edges are well-finished and stay fairly sharp if you hand-wash them. I've been generally pleased with how they cut, and the chef's knife in particular has an excellent heft and balance for my somewhat larger hands.
The paring knife and the serrated utility knife are also gems. They're extremely well-sized, and have just enough flex to get the job done without feeling flimsy.
The scissors are sharp and extremely sturdy; I'm hard on this particular piece of kitchenware so I'm very pleased by that. Finally, the block is well-made and thought out. It has room for several more knifes as you expand your set.
The tips on the larger knifes aren't as well-finished as I would like, but that's about my only complaint. Just don't expect the sort of sturdiness you'd find on professional knives; these won't last quite as long without sharpening and you can't bang them about quite as much. For a serious home cook on a budget, though, they'll do just fine.
My plan is to use these for starters, and over time pick up two more Twin Signature paring knives, and one more 8-inch chef's knife from the Five-Star series for serious work.

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Block Set consists of: 2-1/2-inch peeling knife, 4-inch paring knife, 5-Inch serrated/utility knife, 8-inch Chef's knife, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and a hardwood block.

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Tyler Florence Titanium 8-Inch Bread Knife with Magnetic Individual Wood Knife Block Review

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(More customer reviews)This knife is Excellent. Came out of the Box sharp as a razor. The rubberized handle is great and easy to grip. I looked at several knives including Global, Wustof, and Henckels and I would say these are at least on par with those. Don't let the price fool you these are High Carbon and Stainless Steel Underneath the bonded Titanium coating. The weight is great and I really enjoy the individual wood blocks. Highly Recommend

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The Tyler Florence Titanium 8-inch Bread Knife is a high quality knife – it offers forged construction and a titanium-plated steel blade that makes it stick, chemical and corrosion-resistant. Titanium is harder than stainless steel with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. This knife has a tampered bolster with fully exposed blade edge, which provides top performance and optimal sharpening. It also has an ergonomic handle with TPR coating that provides a comfortable and sure grip. Includes custom size knife block made of eco-friendly Acacia wood. Embedded magnets allow individual knife block to adhere to other blocks in the Tyler Florence Titanium Collection. For the past fifteen years, Chef Tyler Florence has delighted the masses by sharing the sights, sounds and flavors of his unique culinary vision to fans around the world. After graduating from the prestigious culinary program at Johnson and Wales University, Florence tackled the Big Apple where he helmed multiple acclaimed restaurants and established himself as a one of New York City's finest young stars. Since then, Florence has spent over 12 years as a franchise star of the Food Network. He has taken his food and his wit across the globe, finely tuning what is regarded as one of America's most important culinary voices.He has starred in such series as How to Boil Water, a cooking show for novices, Food 911, his hugely popular -inchrecipe rescue-inch show, as well as his signature series, Tyler's Ultimate. Not to be limited to Food Network, Tyler is a regular guest on the TODAY Show, CNN, The View, The Tonight Show, Oprah, Access Hollywood, Extra, Good Morning America and more. Tyler is also the author of five cookbooks including Tyler's Ultimate and Dinner At My Place. In 2009, Tyler launched his signature line of steel-clad cookware and titanium cutlery.

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Wusthof Hardwood Knife Blocks Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the biggest knife block I could find and I love it. It is very well made, stable, and well designed (knife positions). Many other large blocks have the cleaver slot at the very top, even thought most cleavers are only 6 inches long while chef's knives are up to 14 inches. This block also fits many knives into a relatively small space. I have had blocks that only hold 10 or so knives and this one is not that much bigger. The only competition for this block is the Henckel 22 slot-block (with the cleaver on top) and the chef knife slots are not wide enough to hold serious chef knives (read the reviews for yourself).
My only complaint for this block (so really a 4.5 rating) is that it has slots for 5 paring knives. Who needs 5 little knives? This is a serious block for serious cooks who generally use larger knives, so I feel that 3 little slots would be sufficient. After all, a little knife can fit in a large slot, but not the other way around. I have modified mine a bit to hold more large knives, but everyone likes different knives.
The only thing better than this block is finding the knives to fill it with.

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You always have easy access to knives with this beautiful block. Crafted of solid hardwood and stamped with the Wusthof logo.35-Slot Cherry Finish Block• Accommodates 23 kitchen knives, 6" cleaver, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and eight steak knives.25-Slot Swivel Block• Accommodates 16 kitchen knives, 6" cleaver, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and eight steak knives.25-Slot Block• Accommodates 16 kitchen knives, 6" cleaver, kitchen shears, sharpening steel and eight steak knives.17-Slot Block• Accommodates 9 kitchen knives, kitchen shears, sharpening steel and six steak knives.9-Slot Block• Accommodates 7 kitchen knives,kitchen shears and a sharpening steel.

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Ginsu 7108 Chikara 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set with Bamboo Block Review

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(More customer reviews)This product was everything i expected, It is in Consumer Reports magazine as a best pick for a reason. Only flaw is that it does not come with a bread knife.

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Having the right tools breeds security in the kitchen. These Japanese-style cook's knives are specialized for their dexterity in chopping, dicing, and slicing. The 8-piece set includes the following knives: 3-1/2-inch paring, 5-inch utility, 5-inch serrated, 7-inch santoku, and an 8-inch chef's. Rounding out the set is a pair of kitchen shears, sharpening rod, and bamboo storage block. Rust-resistant stainless-steel blades hold an incredibly sharp edge. Traditional-style rounded Japanese handles are made of heat- and water-resistant resin, and they feature a full tang. As with all fine cutlery, hand washing is best for care.
What's in the Box? 8 pieces: 3-1/2-inch paring, 5-inch utility, 5-inch serrated, 7-inch santoku, 8-inch chef's, shears, sharpening rod, and bamboo storage block.

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