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Average Customer Review
(4 customer reviews) 8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Not bad, there are better sets out there...,
July 30, 2011 DOBrien "I review stuff." (Midwest) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chicago Cutlery Essentials 15-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)
After moving into our first place together, my wife and I really wanted some nice kitchen knives, but weren't ready to spend the 300-400 dollarsi would take. After hearing good reviews about Chicago Cutlery, we decided to give them a try. I think this may be one of the worst sets they offer.
DESIGN/QUALITY
The knives themselves are well designed and feel nice in the hand, and the block is pretty sturdy! The steak knives are handy and the kitchen scissors are extremely handy! The rest of the actual kitchen knives cut moderately well and have stayed pretty sharp over the past 2 years. Here is our biggest problem: we have taken great care of these knives, without any real abuse or misuse, but several of them have already developed rust spots!!?? These are supposed to be stainless steel! It's highly disappointing! Steel wool and polishing compounds have not helped!
WHY 3 STARS??
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- Stainless Steel blades have rust spots...Read more
An example of "you get what you pay for.",
May 5, 2012 pablo picasso (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chicago Cutlery Essentials 15-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)
This is a first-blush review. I've only just now gotten these out of the box and into the block. I will update this review after a couple weeks of use.
Pros: Block is solid, heavy and attracive. Full tang blade. 3 riveted handle. Knives are very sharp.
Cons: Too lightweight. Handles are too small/narrow (this is obviously subjective, but since I have big paws, the handles are a con). Stamped metal rather than forged. Knives, especially steak knives, fit very loosely in the block. It is clear that not a great deal of thought went into the design here. Does not come with a sharpening steel or block sharpener (seems like most sets have one or the other).
I can already tell I don't have knives for life here, but I needed a knife set for a new house and didn't want to spend the $250-300 yet that it takes to get into the quality knife arena. That being said, if these knives can get me by for a year or so without rusting out, then the purchase won't be in...Read more
Rusts,
April 22, 2012 Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Chicago Cutlery Essentials 15-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)
Just as the other reviewers mentioned, these get rusty after a few uses.
I do not recommend them. Had other products from this company before without this problem.
