Sales Rank: 572


Features:

Lifetime warranty against defects

Set consists of 8-inch chef's, 8-inch slicer, 5-inch serrated utility, 4-inch utility

3-1/4-inch paring, shears, 8-inch sharpening steel, and pinewood storage block

Knives forged from high-carbon stainless steel

Durable, full-tang, three-rivet, poly handles

Average Rating:
Rating: - Good knives, Excellent Value. Pros and Cons:
I purchased two of these sets; one as a gift, one for myself. These knives are an excellent value at 28.99 shipped. They are designed well and constructed of good materials; however, they lack the finish and refinement you would expect from a top manufacturer.

PROS:
-Very good price
-Forged, high carbon stainless steel blades. Seem relatively hard, yet easy to sharpen. Time will tell how they retain sharpness
-Nice looking block, worth about 20$ alone
-Sturdy, medium weight forged knives
-Better than average design- good balance and comfortable feel

CONS:
-Small, cosmetic imperfections present in many blades and handles
-Needed minor sharpening right out of the box
-Blade sharpening tool is fairly cheap, but functional. Will probably not last as long as the knives
-Chinese steel...The verdict is still out on the quality of the blade alloy

Overall, if you are used to grocery store or walmart knives, these are a significant upgrade for an incredible price. However, if you think these forged blades may be able to compete with the better American and German names, you will probably be disappointed (not considering that this set costs 1/5 as much as the cheapest comparable of the above). 4-1/4 STARS.

If you get a set with significant inperfections, It may be worth returning for an exchange; as one of my sets seems to be closer to perfect than the other.

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Rating: - Very pleased
These are very good quality knives, highly rated and at under $30, a deal. As to the reviewer whose knives rust and his block is warping, I haven't had that experience, probably because after I wash the knives, I let them dry in my dish rack before I put them back in the block. This review is not about the similar set with steak knives.

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Rating: - crazy for the chef's knife!
The chef's knife in this set is just as good as a high dollar chef's knife that i bought recently but will be returning! The only drawback i see is the handles on the remaining knifes are not smooth, its as though perhaps everything wasn't aligned properly. Not so with the chef's knife, which is well worth the price of the set alone.