Wusthof Classic 2-Piece Carving Set in Presentation Box

I have had Wustof knives for 25 years. That is I've never replaced them. If you take care of them they will last your lifetime. My chefs knife I use everyday. A few pulls across a steel once in a while and its as sharp as when it was new. This set was for my Father for his birthday. He was thrilled. He said the case was beautifuly made and the long tined fork really impressed him, he knew he could really get a grip on any roast with that fork. The knife was the best balanced and sharpest he can remember and he has had quite a few. Quite an impressive gift.

Even at the $130 price that Amazon asks for this supposedly $260 carving set, it simply is NOT a good value. The knife does not come shipped sharp enough to slice even soft meats as easily as you would hope for considering its $100+ price tag. Sharpening the knife seems to yield little results that make it sharper for a carving or two, but it just seems to lose its edge way too quickly.

I hate to seem to insult this knife, but I get better, easier meat slicing using the cheapo Miracle blade knives. No joke either. Sure the miracle blades may not be built as solid, but I'd much rather buy 3 or 4 complete sets of miracle blades then this two piece carving set.

The only plus I give this set is the solid and comfortable handles and the nice carry case. Cons are dull blade out of the box, hard to sharpen and hold it's edge. There is better carving knives out there at a fraction of the price, even at 60% off or whatever.

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Carving Set arrived early, Product is great. Purchased as gift. Wusthof "Classic" is a great knife! CReports rates excellent. I have owned them for 20 years and they are still going strong. Would never use or have another knife.