Wusthof Classic Ikon 8-Piece Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)For some time I wanted some really good chefs quality knives. After doing quite a bit of research and holding several different knives in upscale stores, I settled on the Wusthof Ikon Creme - and I'm very glad I did. These knives are super sharp, well balanced, and great looking. There are three different handles available in the Wusthof Ikon knives, and I chose the Creme as a personal preference.
My advice is to hold several top quality knives like these in your hand. You will notice the difference in quality in different kinds of Wusthof, Henckels, and other top name knives. You can then decide for yourself.
These knives are fantastic and will be used in my kitchen for a very long time.

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Create culinary masterpieces in your home with this 8-piece set of professional-quality Wusthof Classic Ikon knives, featuring an innovative handle design in off-white This 8-piece block set includes a 3-1/2-inch parer, 4-1/2-inch utility, 6-inch sandwich knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch chef knife, 10-inch sharpening steel, and kitchen shears as well as a 17-slot walnut wood storage block.
A culmination of all the best features of each of the Wusthof knife lines, the Wusthof Classic Ikon line features blades that are precision-forged from one solid piece of steel and tempered to optimum sharpness. The Classic Ikon adds a rear bolster that acts as a counter balance when using the knife, which adds significant blade control. Classic Ikon also has a unique forward bolster, which is designed so you can sharpen the complete length of the blade. This bolster is also curvered inwards to allow your fingers greater control while holding the knife by the blade. A full tang extends through the handle for perfect balance and handling, and the riveted creme handle design has a contoured shape to add comfort and control.
Made in Solingen, Germany--The Cutlery Capital of the World--Wusthof knives are made from a special blend of German steel and each blade is precisely tempered, which allows the knife to hold its edge for an extremely long time, yet still be able to be maintained in your home kitchen without the need to be sent away for maintenance. Wusthof also employs a unique compound angle that tapers from the spine of the knife to the edge to allow for a sturdy, yet extremely sharp edge.
Generally, the construction technique and the materials used to manufacture make all Wusthof knives dishwasher safe, but handwashing is recommended. Wash your knives with warm water and a little detergent, rinse carefully and dry with a towel. Corrosive food particles will not affect your blade if washed off directly after use. Backed by a lifetime warranty.
What's in the Box 3-1/2-inch parer, 4-1/2-inch utility, 6-inch sandwich knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch chef knife, 10-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, wood storage block with 17 slots

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Mundial 5100 Series 10-Piece Knife Set with Block, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I was contemplating spending almost double the price paid for this cutlery on a similar Wusthof or Henckels 10 piece set. After receiving the knives I am glad I did not. These knives are of excellent quality and sharpness. After researching this product I expect exceptional durability of the edge. I can see no difference in the quality of this set compared to the other premium branded knives. I believe the only difference is that the other brands are more well recognized by the "Williams-Sonoma" home chef and as such command more market price. The maker of these knives originated from Germany then moved to Brazil, so you are still getting the manufacturing quality associated with that region. I have big hands, this particular line, while comfortable, could have a slightly larger handle if you are of similar size. Smaller to average-large hands should adjust to the handle contours well.

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Mundial 5100 Series Fully Forged Cutlery 10-Piece Set, BlackHandlesSet includes:1. 2-1/2 peeling knife 2. 3-1/2 paring knife3. 6 utility knife w/serrated edge4. 8 chefs knife5. 8 carving knife6. 8 bread knife w/serrated edge7. 10 butcher steel8. Carving fork (straight)9. Kitchen shears10. Wooden block Fully forged full tang high-carbon stainless-steel blade Long-lasting razor-sharp edge perfectly-balanced, ergonomic, 3-riveted polyacetal handle Quality and performance independently testedFor many chefs, nothing beats the ergonomic comfort or classic styling offully forged cutlery in basic black. Mundials 5100 Series Black isjust that. The companys oldest line of fully forged knives, it exemplifies allthe expertise that Mundial has acquired through its more than 70 years ofcrafting gourmet cutlery. 5100 Series Black is fully forged from high-carbonstainless steel and features a durable polyacetal handle in the traditionalthree-rivet style.

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 9-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, its a Henckel set - if your looking at purchasing this item you will probably already know about Henckel being the industry standard.
With simple rudimentary care in regards to hand washing, these knifes will last a lifetime. In addition, they hold a great edge and are easily sharpened with the included sharpener. This 9 piece set includes everything you need to be a weekend warrior chef. Sure, there are additional items one would need for setting up a true professional kitchen. But a chef of any caliber should love and cherish these beauties. And the discounted price is hard to beat - try purchasing these knifes individually and see what I mean.
Thus, if you ready for a truly good set of knifes, use one of your old beat up knives to pry open your wallet - break out the credit card and fork out the dough for these. You won't be sorry!

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This Twin Pro S nine-piece set includes 2-3/4-inch paring/boning knife, 4-inch paring/utility knife, 5-inch serrated/utility knife, 6-inch utility/sandwich knife, 7-inch hollow-edge santoku knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shea

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Shun Classic 6-Piece Knife Set with Bamboo Block Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this set for my significant other at Christmas. I looked around at Wusthof, Global, and a few others but liked the unique look and feel of these better. I also figured these would be more comfortable and easier to wield for a female. The end result is that she really enjoys them. Although she has fairly large hands for a woman, the handles fit her nicely.
The knives come very sharp and hold their edge for a long time. It will be interesting to see how well they take to a professional sharpening. Overall, I am happy that I purchased this set.
There is one caveat. I also do quite a bit of cooking and have large hands. After using the Shuns for a couple of months, I have come to the conclusion that the Wusthof Grand Prixs fit me better and feel sturdier. I cannot really justify having two sets of expensive knives around the house, so we will be keeping the Shuns. My advice: Go to Sur La Table or Williams-Sonoma and handle the knives yourself. Feel the weight, notice the handle shape, and decide what fits you best. There are so many quality manufacturers of cutlery now that it is hard to go wrong with any of the selections.

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Seamless stainless steel construction produces this stunning collection.Features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, yet without it's rusting problems. Storage block is made from bamboo; an abundant, renewable resource.

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J.A. Henckels Twin Gourmet 18-Piece Block Set with Instructional Knife Skills Video Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned the 18-Piece Henckels Gourmet Knife Set for about 1 year now. I purchased these with some wedding gift certificates that we got when I got married last year. This was an upgrade from a decent Faberware set that I had been using for the 4 years prior. Anyway, this set comes with 18 pieces:
8-inch chef's knife
8-inch carving knife
8-inch bread knife
6-inch chef's knife
6-inch boning/utility knife
5-inch serrated utility knife
3-inch paring knife
eight (8) 4 1/4-inch steak knives
9-inch sharpening steel
8-inch kitchen shears
hardwood storage block
Let me clear up the confusion for the people that don't know...there are actually two Henckels brands. "Henckels International" is the more economical brand, not to be confused with the "Zwilling JA Henckels" brand which is the premium brand. Same manufacturer, different grades of metal, location of construction and quality. You can tell the difference by the look of the logo...the cheaper "International" brand has the one tribal man on the logo, whereas the "Zwilling" brand has twin tribal men on the logo.
The "Gourmet" line is the least expensive of the higher premium sets from the Zwilling JA Henckels brand. It is not forged steel. The blade is stamped. However, the quality is much better than the Henckels International brand of stamped knives. The blade stays sharp for longer periods of use. However, it is probably comparable to the top of the line Henckels International Classic FORGED set. That being said, the price point is about the same for the same number of knives, so it makes sense. The highest end Henckels forged set is the "Professional S" or "Pro S" which costs $200 more than the "Gourmet" for an 18-piece set. Keep in mind that the 8 steak knives from the Pro S line are the same ones that come with the Gourmet line, so you know they are a great quality set.
As a relatively affordable premium set of knives, I have used these knives almost every day since their arrival. I've had to sharpen on occassion, but that's normal. All non-serated knives, you will need to sharpen and hone fairly frequently. (Or at least more frequently than a lot more expensive forged sets.) I do it once every few months with the knives that I use frequently and about once a year for the ones that only get used on occasion. But I also do a lot of cutting with them, so the frequency will depend on how often you use them for cutting tough foods. I cook a lot of meats, including cutting up my own chicken, so that dulls the knives rather quickly. If all you cut are veggies, then your knives won't dull as quickly. That being said, my knives still look and feel as if they are brand new. They are great!!!
They are dishwasher safe, but I don't recommend it because the dishwasher will dull all knives. However, occasionally I toss them in the dishwasher if I have a million things to wash after a dinner party and haven't had any problems.
P.S. I wanted a Santoku knife to add to this collection because I cut a lot of fish for sashimi and sushi. After a lot of examination, I decided to NOT get the Gourmet santoku because it did not have a hollow edge and I wanted a forged knife. I ended up splurging and purchased a Wusthof Classic Hollow Edge Santoku to complete this set. Yes, I know I'm supposed to buy the same Henckels brand for loyalty reasons, but as far as Santoku knives were concerned, I liked the feel and style of the Wustof better. It was a debate between the Henckels Pro S Hollow Edge or the Wusthof Classic Hollow Edge because they were in the same price range and the Wusthof knife won by a hair.

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LamsonSharp 10-pc. Block Set - Rosewood Handle Review

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(More customer reviews)I researched and purchased the calphalon knife set. It is nicely weighted, however, I do not know how to hone knives. If I had puchased these, I could have sent them back to be honed. Will be replacing my knives with the Lamson.

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10 Piece Set includes: 2-7/8" Trimming, 3-1/2" Paring, 6" Utility, 6" Boning, 7" Kullenschliff Santoku, 8" Serrated Bread, 8" Chef, 10" Slicer, 10" Steel, 9-Slot Maple Block. LamsonSharp's Rosewood series forged cutlery feature oiled Rosewood handles that are naturally hard and heavy, making them extremely durable. The blades are one-piece full tang, made from hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel from Solingen, Germany. The blades are also taper-ground, polished, hand-edged and honed. The handles are triple riveted with nickel brass rivets for perfect balance and weight. All LamsonSharp knives are covered under the Sharp For Life program. All LamsonSharp knife owners can have their knives sharpened by the craftsmen who made them, for life. Lamson & Goodnow, the makers of LamsonSharp knives, have been handcrafting cutlery since 1837 in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Lifetime warranty. Made in the USA.

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Wüsthof Gourmet 14-Piece Deluxe Knife Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Forged steel was out of my price range, so I had to go with stamped. ($200 is enough for me, thank you.) The set is nice, a bit light, but good... EXCEPT FOR THE STICKERS. Yes, the red logos on the handles are--in fact--red pixelated laser printer stickers that get ruined in the wash. Get some Goo Gone and spend 20 minutes taking them off before washing the set. Of course, if you were paying for the brand... there is still the logo etched into some of the blades. :)

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For the home cooking enthusiast, the Wusthof Gourmet 14-Piece Deluxe Knife Block Set offers a full range of knives, including a 2-3/4-inch straight edge paring knife, 3-inch paring knife, 4.5-inch utility knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch cook\'s knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, come-apart kitchen shears, six steak knives, and a 17-slot beechwood block. Wusthof, a seventh generation family business, has been making precison-forged knives in Germany since 1814. This Gourmet set is laser stamped from high carbon, stain-resistant steel that sharpens easily, and it\'s tempered to hold its edge. Each blade is laser tested to ensure a precise and even cutting angle. Synthetic handles are compression riveted to the full tang of the blade. For best care, hand washing is recommended. Wusthof knives carry a lifetime warranty. What\'s in the Box 2-3/4-inch paring knife; 3-inch paring knife; 4.5-inch utility knife; 8-inch bread knife; 8-inch cook\'s knife; 9-inch sharpening steel; kitchen shears; six steak knives; 17-slot block.

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CHIC CHEFS Professional Quality Titanium 5 Piece Cutlery Set PLUS BONUS Wooden Block Review

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I bought these knives for a wedding present as my son-in-law is a chef and loves his. I am very happy with the good service and the price was much better than I could find elsewhere. Would certainly recommend buying from you again.

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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY CHIC CHEFS revolutionary Titanium knife collection has a Titanium alloy coating over a stainless steel knife blade, offering the highest possible resistance of any structural metal against Wear & Tear and Rust Corrosion.

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J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 11-Piece Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)The Henckels Twin Cuisine series stands among the finest cutlery on the market. The grips are well contoured and rest comfortably in the hand. The blades are razor sharp and thanks to a special process of ice-hardening, should remain so for quite some time. For heavy users, the set includes a sharpening steel that should help retain the edges almost indefinitely.
This set is comprehensive as it offers the following:
2 3/4" Parer/Boner
3" Kudamono Hollow Edge Parer
4" Paring/Utility Knife
5" Serrated Utility Knife
6" Utility/Sandwich Knife
7" Hollow-Edge Santoku
8" Bread Knife
8" Chef's Knife
Twin-L Kitchen Shears
9" Sharpening Steel
Hardwood Block for storage
This is a comprehensive set and will supply you with most all of the knives you are likely to need. Before buying, however, you should consider whether this set makes financial sense for your particular needs. The bundled price of these items is roughly 95 dollars less than they would cost individually. Any two of the knives would cost more than that so you have to ask yourself if you really want all of these or not. If you don't believe you would use them all, it probably makes more sense to buy the ones you want most separately and put together your own set. Another consideration is whether these are the knives you want most. I wanted the J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 7-Inch Fillet Knife, for example, but not the 7" Hollow-Edge Santoku included here.
There are many knives available for a lot less money than the Twin Cuisine series. Unfortunately, cheap knives will never take and hold an edge like this one will. Try them once and you'll be hooked on Twin Cuisine for good. But look closely at your buying options and whether or not this set is the best way to buy into the series. There are smaller sets for less money as well as individual pieces. It's a significant investment and worth spending the time to make certain you get the most for your money.

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This11 Pc TWIN Cuisine block set from J.A. Henckels features knives and accessories including:2 3/4" parer, 3" hollow edge kudamono parer, 4" parer, 5" serrated utility, 6" utility, 7" hollow edge santoku, 8" bread, 8" chefs, TWIN L kitchen shears, 9"

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LamsonSharp 16-Piece Forged Knife Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Great knives. Very sharp. Well made and balanced knives. The only issue is that the steak knife slots in the block were not cut quite deep enough, so the knives do not go all the way into the block. They are all even, but not quite as deep as they seemingly should be. This is a trivial matter, and does not detract from these fabulous knives at a great price for the American made quality.

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The LamsonSharp Ebony Forged Cutlery Series features a one-piece, forged, full tang blade made of hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel from Soligen, Germany.The Dymondwood resin-infused wood handles are heat and water resistant, they are triple riveted with nickel silver rivets for perfect balance and weight.The taper-ground blades are polished, hand-edged and honed. All forged knives from LamsonSharp are shipped in their own KnifeSafe, to protect the knives and the people who use them.This knife will be Sharp for Life, with the unique free factory knife sharpening program.All LamsonSharp products are proudly made in the USA and carry a lifetime warranty.

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Zwilling JA Henckels Four Star 9-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)The quality of Henckel knives is at the top of the heap.You spend more money than this,but the knife is not going to perform any better.This will be my third set of these.Every time I got divorced these knives mysteriously dissapeared.They are all still in happy use today just not at my house.I like them so much I've bought three sets.This is the lowest price I've paid,even fifteen years ago !!I give em five stars.

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J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star knives were designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs.Introduced in 1976, today Four Star is teh world's most sought after up-scale knife series. This 9 piece block set includes the followi

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LamsonSharp 10-Piece Forged Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using this set of cutlery for five years and it has been great. The edges have remained sharp with very little sharpening and the wood handles have maintained their beauty. I do not place them in a dish washer because of the wood handles and an occasional coating of gun oil keeps them in fine shape.

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The LamsonSharp Rosewood Forged Cutlery Series features a one-piece, forged, full tang blade made of hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel from Soligen, Germany.The Oiled Rosewood hadles are naturally hard and heavy, making them extremely durable, they are triple riveted with brass rivets for perfect balance and weight.The taper-ground blades are polished, hand-edged and honed. All forged knives from LamsonSharp are shipped in their own KnifeSafe, to protect the knives and the people who use them.This knife will be Sharp for Life, with the unique free factory knife sharpening program.All LamsonSharp products are proudly made in the USA and carry a lifetime warranty.

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Gunter Wilhelm Cutlery 250 Executive Chef 12-Piece Professional Knife Set with Wooden Storage Block Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased these knives at Costco for a screaming deal. The entire 12 piece knife set was $279 and the add-on 7 piece steak knife set was an additional $75. This includes:
* Carving Fork
* 10" Meat Carving slicer w/dimples
* 9" Offset Bread knife
* 10" Chef Knife
* 10" Boning Knife
* Butcher's Cleaver
* 7" Asian Cleaver with dimples
* 7" Santoku with dimples
* 3.5" Paring Knife
* 10" Diamond Steel
* 10" honing steel
* 6 Steak knives
* 2 Wooden Knife Blocks
They are made of German forged 440C steel at a Rockwell hardness rating above that of the comparable Henckels and Wusthof, which means it will hold a sharp edge longer than those brands.
I was skeptical at first but after handling them and actually trying them out in the store, I was convinced it was a great deal. Plus, Gunter Wilhelm has a 30 day money back guarantee and Costco has a lifetime money back guarantee, so how could I go wrong?
Other than these knives being higher in quality than the competition, and other than them being a lot cheaper than the competition, I was also sold on the fact that Gunter Wilhelm has a *lifetime* guarantee on their knives. Should one break, crack, bend, chip, split, etc. in the lifetime that you own it, they will send you a new one FREE of charge, EVEN IF IT'S YOUR OWN FAULT. Now how can you beat THAT?
I've used the knives for about 3 weeks now and look forward to every time I pull one of these knives out of the block. They feel great in your hands, are razor sharp, are well balanced and are a joy to use. Just be careful, because they really are razor sharp. I barely (accidentally) brushed up against one of the blades and instantly drew blood.
To keep them razor sharp, use the honing steel prior to use every time. Just a few passes on each side will suffice.
As for customer service, I've called twice so far with questions about the knives and to state that I love them. Never was anyone rude to me like the other reviewer here has written. Don't believe him. It's a quality company with a quality product and I'm so glad I made the decision to purchase these knives.
I'd recommend them to anyone seeking a quality knife set.

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Equally suited for an at-home cook as for a professional chef, this 12-piece knife set makes a useful addition to any busy kitchen. The high-quality knives feature precision-forged blades made of 440C German steel--a combination alloy made of high-carbon steel and stainless steel that sharpens easily, holds a razor-sharp cutting edge, and resists staining. Plus, the knives come sharpened all the way to the base of the blade where most cutting occurs, and their attractive Pakkawood triple-tang handles provide superior balance and an ergonomic grip for exceptional comfort and control. The set includes a 10-inch chef knife, a paring knife, a Santoku knife, an offset bread knife, and an Asian cleaver, as well as a 10-inch pointer slicer, a carving fork, a boning/fillet knife, a butcher's cleaver, and two sharpening steels (a 10-inch diamond steel and a 10-inch honing steel) that help keep the blades in good working order. Even more, the set provides a large wooden block that not only showcases the collection, but also safely and securely stores the knives when not in use. Using the knives on bamboo cutting boards works the best since bamboo won't warp, crack, or split, and it's naturally anti-bacterial. To clean, hand wash the knives with warm water and a mild detergent, then rinse and dry immediately. The 12-piece knife set measures approximately 12 by 6 by 17 inches and carries a lifetime warranty.

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Mundial 5100 Series 12-Piece Knife Set with Block, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)The best knives I have ever owned. They came highly recommended by several friends and coworkers and I am very pleased with my purchase.

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12-Piece Cutlery Block Set with 2 1/2-inch peeling knife, 3 1/2-inch paring knife, 6-inch utility knife - serrated edge, 6-inch chef's knife, 7-inch santoku knife - hollow edge, 8-inch carving knife - hollow edge, 8-inch bread knife - serrated edge, 8-inch chef's knife, carving fork - straight tines, 10-inch sharpening steel, take-a-part kitchen shears, and 23-slot wood block

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Gunter Wilhelm Cutlery 201 Executive Chef 11-Piece Professional Knife Set with Wooden Storage Block Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought these knives from a local Warehouse club store when Gunter Wilhelm (GW) had a booth set up. They caught my eye because they looked identical to my wife's x-favorite knife made by Hammer Stahl (HS). It turns out that GW were the original inventor of these knives and HS copied them. When you compare the 2, the GW knives are bigger, heavier, heftier, more solid and made with better materials. GW knives are incredibly made, very sharp and high quality. They allowed me to trade the old HS knife with a GW knife. These are the best high quality knives you can get for the $. I have to say GW is ' a cut above the rest'. Sorry..
My only complaint is that they have to be hand washed, but most high end knives have the same requirement.


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Equally suited for an at-home cook as for a professional chef, this 11-piece knife set makes a useful addition to any busy kitchen. The high-quality knives feature precision-forged blades made of 440C German steel--a combination alloy made of high-carbon steel and stainless steel that sharpens easily, holds a razor-sharp cutting edge, and resists staining. Plus, the knives come sharpened all the way to the base of the blade where most cutting occurs, and their attractive Pakkawood triple-tang handles provide superior balance and an ergonomic grip for exceptional comfort and control. The set includes a 10-inch chef knife, a paring knife, a 6-inch utility knife, a Santoku knife, a bread knife, and an Asian cleaver with dimples, as well as an 8-inch carving knife, a meat fork, a meat cleaver, and a metal sharpening steel that helps keep all the blades in good working order. In addition, the set provides a large wooden block that not only showcases the collection, but also safely and securely stores the knives from one use to the next. Using the knives on bamboo cutting boards works the best since bamboo won't warp, crack, or split, and it's naturally anti-bacterial. To clean, hand wash the knives with warm water and a mild detergent, then rinse and dry immediately. The 11-piece knife set measures approximately 12 by 6 by 17 inches and carries a lifetime warranty.

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

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(More customer reviews)I shopped for a long time and selected these for my wife for christmas. We love to cook and her old knives were getting a little boring - these knives are far from it. The handle feels great and having a full tang that extends through the comfortable curves handle looks AND feels great. We use all of the knives a great deal. The only things *missing* which you'll want to add on are a 6" chef's knife and a bread knife. We had the latter already, so that made this set a no-brainer. I will be picking up the other "missing" knife for $80 at a chain shop. I cannot say enough about the quality. If you're a foodie or just like to have nice, great-looking equipment in your kitchen, these knives beat the snot out of the 4- and 5-star lines.

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The J.A. Henckels Twin Cuisine 7-piece block set includes the following: 3-inch kudamono parer, 5-inch serrated utility, 5-inch hollow-edge santoku, 8-inch chef's, kitchen shears, 9-inch steel, and block.This set is a great starter and allows room to ad

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Global G888/91ST 9-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used Global knives professionally as a Chef/Restauranteur and at Home for many years. I still have the first Global I ever bought the 11" Forged Chefs Knife it has done alot of serious cutting and still looks new. I have many more now but that was my first Global and what a knife it is.
The ergonomics and looks alone would sell these knives but couple that with their edge holding and incredible sharpness and they are truly the Ferrari of knives. They offer a perfect nonslip grip for any size hand and the balance and light weight make using them a a breeze. Also the metal storage block not only looks cool but will not dull your knives like a wood block does. BONUS.
Considering that you will be passing on these knives from generation to generation the cost should not be a serious concern. There are no handles or bolsters to break (or gather germs) they are one piece of perfectly balanced steel. If you take reasonably good care of these knives they will last you a lifetime of hard use and your kids lifetime too. My Globals have chopped, peeled and sliced for literally hundreds of thousands of people. I seriously doubt most of you will put them through that. But it is good to know that they will take it in stride.
I even take mine on vacation with me, not all of them just the basic kit I refuse to cook without them. We take long vacations and know we eat better at the rented home or villa than at most of the restaurants in what ever area we are in. One of the perks of being a Chef, don't worry we still give the finer eateries a spin it is a vacation after all. The locals have to eat too!
You will thank yourself everytime you use these knives, if you know a foodie you really care for get them at least a starter set as a gift. They will love you for it and you will get more great food out of them too.
Life is too short to use cheesy knives! You know the ones.
Live,Love,Cook,Eat and Drink Like You Mean it!!

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Global 9 Piece Knife Block Set.Set comprises of 7" Asian cook's knife, 8.25" carving knife, 8.75" bread knife, 6" serrated utility knife, 5.5" vegetable knife, 5.25" utility knife, 4" paring knife and 3" paring knife plus stainless steel counter top storage block. (G4, G3, G9, GS3, GS5, GS7,GS14, GSF15 AND G835KB).Loved by professional chefs around the world, Global knives are an excellent choice for the serious home cook.The thin and razor sharp Global blade allows the cook to cleanly slice through foods, preserving the integrity of the ingredient and maximizing its flavor.The majority of Global knives are ground to a straight point rather than the western style of beveling the edge. To balance their knives Global uses a hollow handle that is filled with just the right amount of sand to create the correct balance. The handle has its own unique darkened dimples for a non-slip grip.Because the knives are very light weight they reduce hand fatigue.Global knives have a smooth contour and seamless, all stainless construction that eliminates food and dirt traps.Global knifes are forged in Japan from CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel, a blend of 18 percent chromium for good stain resistance plus molybdenum and vanadium which gives excellent edge retention

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