Farberware 22-Piece Wave Edge Cutlery Set

 (6 customer reviews)

For the price paid, yes, this is a good deal. But the picture (even on the box) doesn't present, well, the true picture. The knives' edges are sharp but the wavy finish is poor & looks like it hasn't been sharpened properly. The wood on the block is cheap & you will find splinters on the bottom & inside. The grips are all plastic-y & I hope they hold up over time. My biggest gripe was against the spatulas. Not only were they of really cheap material, they were also damn tiny! Since they aren't resistant to heat, what could I use them for? This is a gift for my mom & I am not entirely happy with it, but will live with it. Including the block there are 22 items in this package. Based on the rivets the knives might be a full tang, but I am not sure.

Two days out of the box, first knife, first use -- the handle broke. Don't waste your money. Farberware used to have good products. This certainly is not one of them.

For the price, this set is worth it. I've had it for many years and about half the knives have made it this far. They're not the best knives you'll ever own, by any means, but if you're on a tight budget, they'll work. While I was using one of the bigger knives, the blade came out of the handle. And some of the rivets have fallen out, which is why I threw many of them away.

I put these in the dishwasher even though it says not to, because I'm just not patient enough for handwashing my knives. The handles do seem flimsy, and the knives don't stay very sharp, but again-- at this price, it's a fine "starter set."