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(10 customer reviews) 24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Please Don't Pay Full Price.,
August 14, 2011 J. Sorensen "JSteil" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BergHOFF Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
I bought these as a "Deal of the Day" for $99. The MSRP listed was (and is) 425, the ratings weren't bad and I figured $99 for 7 knives is not a bad deal in any event. And it isn't. They are fine. But they are NOT quality knives.
If you are expecting a heavy, durable knife.. this really isn't it. The weight is light (but they have a decent balance). The blades themselves tarnish easily. I have slight rust spots on the 2 knives I used and I had to buff them out.
All in all.. you can't really go wrong for $99.. but DO NOT pay full price or anything close to it. They are no better than a Chicago Cutlery Brand that you can pick up in Walmart or Kmart.
If you want quality knives, save your pennies and get a professional grade like Shun or Wusthof.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Sharp, But Rust-Prone,
August 25, 2011 Hopelessly Caffeinated in Phoenix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BergHOFF Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
I got these as a lightning deal, so I can't claim to have paid nearly what they are supposedly valued at. I DO like them very much; they're super-sharp and actually cut right through raw meats without any tearing or pulling, which I've come to expect (I make dried chicken treats for my animals and had just gotten in the habit of freezing the chicken breasts, then cutting them when they were about half-way thawed - no-longer a necessity with these blades). The wood block for them is a classy design, too. For all of those aspects, I'd give them a fairly high rating. Others complained about the weight - they are lightweight, but I don't see that as a mark of poor quality or anything worth a negative rating. That actually is a nice benefit. If you aren't using them for throwing, these will be a great blade for you.
The point that made me take a star away is rust. After 2 washes, I noticed a rust spot on one of the knives. It isn't anything major and I haven't found it...Read more
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
nice set for the right price.,
August 12, 2011 pgh shopaholic - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BergHOFF Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
I was able to get these on a lightning deal for under $100.00. They are very sharp, but as others have stated they are smaller and light weight. So far after using a few times, I have had no problem with them and I am impressed. I would recommend to a friend if the price was right, but not for over $200.00. If they were a little heavier, they would get 5 stars, but they are a nice quality set for the price.
