Farberware Pro II Forged 15-Piece Knife Set with Block, Black/Stainless-Steel

I was lured in by the fact that these knives were forged and that the metal went all the way through the knife. Not bad. What isn't clear is that the handle, which cases the knife is hollow plastic. The ones that were shipped to me were damaged, and I could easily see how cheap the plastic is surrounding the knife. One bad move and you would be left without a handle - just a long piece of metal. I wasn't expecting $300 knives for this purchase, but with this plastic casing these were overpriced. This would have been a good buy for about $45.

I purchased mine at Wal-Mart at least two years ago and they are by far the best knives I have ever owned, and I've had Henckels and a number of high-end German super steel knives. I still use a Henckel's sharpening bar left over from another set and it works perfectly with these . (The one that comes with the set is kind of like a rasp and I've never used it--it is better to get a different one that will create a smoother blade.) These knives stay sharp and are amazing EXCEPT FOR THE STEAK KNIVES, that work fine, but which will tear your plates apart so it is a good idea to think twice about using them on your china. But the other knives hardly ever dull. I have to agree you will get some rust spots on them but it doesn't appear pit or anything like that. It is more a discoloration in the steel.

If you cut using a cutting board and not on plates or ceramic counters these blades most likely will work perfectly for you, and once they start to dull a bit, getting them sharp...Read more

Bought this set from Pfaltzgraff for a Jackson and they were well worth it. (Definitely not worth the retail price)

I am a professional chef and take great care of my expensive knifes but wanted something that I could use and abuse at home and not worry about. They were razor sharp right out of the box and kept their edge for at least 6 months before I had to really sharpen them. The sharpening steel is worthless, I think its what chipped the knives, I just used my own.

Don't be fooled, these are cheap knives and they will start to rust and chip. But if you want a nice looking set that you can use and not worry about ruining then buy these knives.