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(32 customer reviews) 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Four Knives Plus...,
June 17, 2010 EMTP EJ "EJ" (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Victorinox 7-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
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Four knives plus a sharpening steel, plus a pair of kitchen scissors, plus a wood block holder equals seven pieces.
It is good you can actually see the set here on Amazon as the box it comes in is a little misleading because there is a knife in every slot in the photo. Part of consistent quality cooking is good equipment and these knives are excellent tools. They are extraordinarily sharp and the handles are durable and comfortable are easy to keep clean and sanitary. One other note - the paring knife does not bear the Victorinox markings. The pair of kitchen shears, as I recall from the box, are made in Italy and do not bear the Victorinox markings, either -- so they are not exactly like other shears or scissors from the company. They are still solid, sharp, and useful, though. I am not really sure why you would want a 5 inch and a 8 inch chef's knife as they are not that different in size.
From what I can tell, the set consists of the following:...Read more
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Great knife set!,
July 15, 2010 Bonnie "bon" - See all my reviews
This review is from: Victorinox 7-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
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I have never had a set of "good" knives before this. Over time I accumulated mostly knives that weren't very sharp to start with, and/or didn't keep their sharpness for any time, but have two that have been quite nice.
This set in its block is attractive on my counter. There were three slots in the block that were still available, so the two respectable knives I already own are stored there now.
These are awesomely sharp. I use them for everything; there are sizes for every use. Although the handles are a black plastic (resin, I think?) they still have a very nice heft and feel to them. The shape and texture of the handles is good for a secure and comfortable grip. Only the second-smallest knife has a serrated edge. I might have liked to have a bigger serrated knife to use for bread, but I can add one of those later. I have yet to need the sharpening tool after two months of regularly using the knives.
I am hand-washing these as recommended, although I am...Read more
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Save up for something better,
May 28, 2010 Latte (OH, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Victorinox 7-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)
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I'm uploading some pictures so you can see the quality control issues I am mentioning in this review.
This was part of the Vine program, so I did not pay for these knives, but if I had paid for them, they would be on their way back right now. The commonly accepted wisdom when buying knives is that you get what you pay for and this set seems to confirm that.
Right out of the box, the knife block itself was in extremely poor shape. Note the photos that show the logo was not completely colored in...I suspect this is supposed to look like a "wood burned" logo, but is instead cheaply printed on with ink. In this case, the stamping is incomplete. Also note the scratches on the block around the base.
The knives themselves are obviously cheap and do not handle well. Blades cut okay for now, but this won't last and I don't think they will sharpen well. Brand new, they should be great, and they are not. I am never sure what is preferable in knives...lightweight...Read more