Kitchen Knife Sets (2)

The Henckels International Fine Edge Pro series is one of that company's lower quality product lines, and even though Henckels still backs it up with their excellent warranty, with this 7 piece block set you won't get the features that make Henckels popular. The Fine Edge Pro line is stamped ...

In this set from Furi Cutlery of Australia, you get three unique knives in Chef Rachael Ray's bold design choices--specially designed blades, handles, and even her favorite orange color. Everything has a reason, so if you buy these knives you'd better be sure you like her way of doing things.

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Although many people today (especially steak house restaurants) choose serrated steak knives because no one expects to sharpen them, ever, a few good companies still offer the alternative. That would be a set of steak knives that's sharp. Serrated knives will saw the meat, even when the points are ...

This thirteen piece block set from Henckels, a selection of useful knives from the Fine Edge Synergy product line, is a big step down from the better known forged knives from this established German company. Stamped from coils of German alloy steel, but manufactured in Chinese foundries, they still conform ...

The three styles included in this Wusthof Paring knife set are sufficient to tackle any small kitchen chore, with blade styles designed to make prep work quick and efficient. For small slicing tasks the drop point blade is perfect--for cutting blemishes out of fruits and vegetables the piercing point knife ...

You may actually be more tempted by the extra deals Chicago Cutlery offers with this 18 piece Block Set than by the knives themselves. Eight prep knives, eight steak knives, a sharpening steel and a laminated bamboo block make up the primary package, but wait! There's more!

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This uniquely styled set of Furi knives from Australia, designed to meet the exacting specifications of Chef Rachael Ray, will be most popular with fans of the show. Many of the new features are as stylish as they are practical.

The orange handles (Chef Ray's favorite color, of course) ...

The Wusthof 1550 7" Santoku is a western approach to a very old Asian design. With the Solingen steel and solid construction of Wusthof's line of forged cutlery, this Classic Chef's knife still offers the improvements of the Asian approach--and with this set you get a bamboo cutting board.

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I think that when a company says a knife set is designed for "the hobby chef" there's something fundamentally wrong. There aren't any "hobby chefs." Either we cook for the public or we cook for our families, and in either case we shouldn't be offered anything ...

This four piece set of very colorful knives from Kai USA, makers of the Pure Komachi series, is unique but doesn't have the practicality of a more mundane knife assortment. The flourinated resin coating, antibacterial and pretty, doesn't make up for the fact that two of the knives are ...

The Wusthof Grand Prix II 3 Piece Chef's Set is one of the most basic and yet comprehensive knife assortments offered. Built in the old Solingen forged steel patterns, enough concessions to modern thought and Asian competition have been made that these are high quality and competitive in ...

Two Santoku style Chef's knives, with razor sharp blades designed to blend Eastern and Western traditions, are safely housed in a solidly built case of laminated bamboo--the entire package small enough to fit in a kitchen drawer. Although these Furi knives, designed for Chef Rachael Ray, have the ...

One of Wusthof's better knife block sets, the Culinar 7 piece full stainless steel assortment retains the qualities of forged one piece steel without the unnecessary weight of less refined product lines. The 18/10 cutlery grade stainless steel wrap around handles match up to the bolsters of these rat ...

Few would think that all-steel knives (even the handles) could be this light. Even the design is uplifting--actually it literally is, the angle of the cutting edge offset more than usual so the handle lifts higher above the plate during cutting. That means you cut with the edge, ...

If you wanted to buy the knives you are most likely to use, every day that you cook, you'd buy the knives in this set from Wusthof, the Grand Prix II. An 8" Chef's knife and a 3.5" (blade length) paring knife are the workhorse foundation ...

This 15 piece set forged from German stainless steel contains only one knife that is questionably useful, and some people would use that. In addition to a full spectrum of kitchen prep knives, Anolon includes a set of six stainless steel steak knives, a pair of forged steel kitchen shears, ...

Although it looks fanciful, the idea behind this seven knife block set from Kai, USA--the Pure Komachi--is actually very practical. Each stainless steel knife is color coded with flourinated resin that is anti bacterial and also indicates what food the knife is for. Cross contamination issues ...

Many steak knives stamped from high carbon stainless steel function well enough as tableware, but in the kitchen will bend when applied to tougher chores. This set of four forged steak knives, with the piercing point blades most of us prefer, are counterparts in miniature of Wusthof's fine line of ...

Is the Wenger 4-Piece Cook's Set really a good buy? Well, that depends on many factors- your needs, your bank account balance, etc....

Wenger has an excellent reputation as the makers of the Genuine Swiss Army knife. From start to finish, Wenger's kitchen knives are also made in Switzerland. ...

Chicago Cutlery's Insignia2 18 piece knife block set includes all the essential knives for the home kitchen plus 8 steak knives, a pair of easily cleaned kitchen shears, and a massive hardwood knife block with a built in slot style knife sharpener. The construction of the Insignia2 is ...

Sixteen forged stainless steel knives, a quality bamboo knife block and a sharpening steel will be enough to outfit nearly any kitchen. Despite the trendy look of the brushed stainless steel full tang handles and the lifetime warranty of the flat ground blades, a cautious buyer should be ...

Simple construction, good steel, a useful selection of blades in a solid hardwood knife block--all this adds up to an economical choice that many owners swear by. While you don't get the heavy forged bolster construction of Chicago Cutlery's more expensive lines, there's plenty of strong steel in these blades. ...

I've seen a lot of knives. If on my first glance at a new knife I say Wow!--that usually isn't good. This time it's good, but if you buy the Revolution Series two-knife set from Kyocera be prepared to change the way you think.

These knives, a 5.5" Santoku and ...

Nine commonly used chef's knives, a sharpening steel, and a high quality hardwood knife block with extra space for kitchen shears (available as an add-on purchase) make up this economical block set from Henckels International. The International Series, made in China from German alloy stainless steel, offers an economical alternative ...

The Raffaello pattern from the Ricci Argentieri Company of Alexandria, Italy, exhibits the same high level of design and craftsmanship seen in their sterling silver products, but with the beauty and durability of high carbon stainless steel. This particular alloy, 18/10, has a chromium and nickel mix that ensures the ...

An eight inch forged stainless steel chef's knife and a 3 1/2" paring knife of equal quality were Wusthof's choices for a starter set, recommended for someone just beginning to outfit a home kitchen or take the jump towards professional level tools. Buying knife sets can be a little scary. ...

This five piece knife set from Master Cutlery, marked under the Iron Chef Knives brand, would be more at home in a Japanese kitchen than on the countertop in a Western home. The space saving wood block, with a very simple tulip blossom silhouette, is the most interesting thing about ...

This Block Set from Mercer Cutlery, a major supplier of fine cutlery to well known cooking academies, includes five of the mainstay knives of the kitchen and a stainless steel and tempered glass knife block. Blade lengths of the forged stainless steel knives range from 3 1/2" for the paring knife ...

From Kuhn Rikon of Switzerland comes a flashy but functional new design in paring knives. Many customers are pleased, and if what you want is an inexpensive knife in striking nonstick colors, you will be pleased as well. There are a few things to consider first.

These 8" paring knives ...

Although available at bargain prices, this 14 piece knife block set is not a great value. It's more sensible to spend the same amount on one or possibly two very serviceable knives rather than a set of 14 that disappoints. Even if the price tempts you, consider that if ...

The three piece Professional Series Deluxe from Tramontina Cutlery of Brazil provides the home chef three of the most needed kitchen blades, with the strength and style of drop forged steel. These chrome-molybdenum stainless steel knives with micro welded bolsters and injection molded full tang handles are ergonomically designed to eliminate the ...

Instead of looking like serrated butter knives, as many steak knives do, this set of 8 Porterhouse blades with 4 3/4" stain free high carbon steel cutting edges actually look like they could tackle a steak and even more. The wide blades are taper ground and partially serrated for easy cutting, ...

For mincing herbs and chopping nuts, the half moon mezzaluna knife has often been the traditional answer--this modern version redesigns the handle for one handed use and makes the twin blades removable for easier sharpening. All stainless steel construction means durability and easy cleanup.

Combined with a dished hardwood cutting board, ...

The Mezzaluna cutting board and knife from John Boos & Company will let the home chef mince and dice fresh herbs, vegetables, and nuts with efficiency and ease, and it keeps your counter clean.

The one piece high carbon stainless steel knife has two cutting edges and a wide rolled ...