The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Black Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello

by CSB Commodities

Product Features

• 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch carver, 5-inch utility, and 3-1/2-inch parer
• Heavy-gauge stainless-steel construction; razor-sharp precision cutting blades
• Hollow, ergonomically designed handles ensure a secure grip
• Also includes ABS plastic block with effigy design and protective sleeves
• Designed by Raffaele Iannello

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 8.2 x 14.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000KMAIHS
• Item model number: EX5-BLACKWB
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,869 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #54 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Cutlery Sets > Knife Block Sets

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Not only functional, but also therapeutic, this five-piece knife set plus holder makes for the perfect gift and a guaranteed conversation piece. Constructed with heavy-gauge durable stainless steel, each knife offers a razor-sharp precision cutting blade and a hollow, ergonomically designed comfortable handle. The knives include an 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch carver, a 5-inch utility knife, and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife. The included figurine block not only stores the knives, but also provides a rather unorthodox way to take out frustrations. Made of heavy-duty ABS plastic, the whimsically unique holder features an anonymous effigy design that can be dedicated to anyone. The holder also provides an innovative knife-suspension system with individual protective knife sleeves that prevent blade exposure. The knife set stands 15-1/2 inches tall and carries a 25-year limited warranty.

Product Description

THE EX, A radical alternative to the typical block o' wood, will revolutionize the way you store your knives! No knife holder has taken a greater stab at the theatrical than this specially designed Ex knife holder. Et tu, Brute? This 5pc knife holder is unlike any cutlery set you have ever seen! This whimsical, artistic kitchen accessory holds 5 high quality stainless steel kitchen knives (included) in a rather unorthodox fashion - STORE YOUR KNIVES IN AN ANONYMOUS EFFIGY DEDICATED TO WHOMEVER YOU PLEASE! Take out your frustrations as you store your knives! Makes a perfect gift and a guaranteed conversation piece! Plastic casings house every knife to prevent blade exposure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprised, December 25, 2007

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Nate (AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Black Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello (Kitchen)

When I first saw this product a couple of years ago there were never pictures of the sheaths on the back of the little guy. I never noticed it in the pictures here on amazon and when I got it I was shocked they changed the design. Luckily they break really easily and the knives are held in place by some strong magnets inside the hollow plastic shell. This thing is also friggin huge so be prepared to make some counter space for it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Funny idea, but a cheap piece of junk, January 30, 2010

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Joshua Strohminger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Black Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello (Kitchen)

I got this as a gift for my girlfriend who loved it until we got it out of the box. The plastic guy is hollow and feels cheap. The plastic sheath for the knives that stick out the back of the guy are ugly and take away from the appearance. The magnets that are supposed to help hold the knives in place aren't always strong enough and I usually find that the knives have fallen off them and are resting on the blade in the plastic sheath. The knives rust easily and often so they must be a very low grade stainless steel and they dulled very quickly. All around I was extremely disappointed. This is not worth anywhere near $70, I should have returned it when I still could but I was still caught up in the novelty of this product for the first week that the knives still cut anything. I have to sharpen these things way too often. For the people who said these knives were good, they could only mean when compared to a plastic butter knife.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Double Whammy, January 20, 2008

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Marybeth Clark "TxGriffLover" (Fort Worth, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Black Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello (Kitchen)

I bought The Ex strictly because of the holder. To my delight, the knives are good quality. I made hot wings yesterday, and cutting through them was like butter. I had The Ex on my wish list for two forevers, I only wish I had gotten it sooner. You won't be disappointed. The ONLY caveat I would mention is to be sure to measure the distance between the countertop and your cabinets. The Ex is tall. Mine fit snugly, but if you have low cabinets, you might have a problem.