Customer Reviews

Chicago Cutlery Forum 10-Piece Knife Block Set

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Even though I already own a very expensive set of Henckels knives, I purchased this Chicago Cutlery set for the convenience of extra knives. Chicago Cutlery was highly rated by Consumer Reports, which is why I decided to try the brand. You wouldn't expect inexpensive knives to be so good, but this set is really very impressive. These knives are a pleasure to use in the kitchen (I'm an avid cook) and were worth every penny. So if you don't want to spend several hundred dollars on top quality knives, Chicago Cutlery is definitely the way to go for good knives.

I got this set as a Christmas present, and it's the nicest set of knives I've had, I never sprang for a really good set before, and for the price, these were a bargain. They look very sleek, and while yes, they really should be handwashed, I don't mind if that keeps them looking nice. I havent used the sharpening implement, I'm a novice, so I'll most likely take them to be sharpened professionally.
They are attractive, work phenomenally well, and a great price.

I bought 3 sets, one for each of my kids and one for me to go with my 32 year old Vikings. The finish is great, and I like the fact it is almost seamless. There are no scales to fall off and no place for food to hide under. Got these sets on clearance and it cost me $34 and change for each set. :) I would of given these a 5 star rating except that the blades are not as sharp as they should be right out of the box. The Chinese could use a lesson on fine honing. But thats all right, I took the sharpener that came wirh my Rapala fellet knife and made 3 or 4 passes on each blade,sharpener costs about $2,and they came out razor sharp. So, buy the set, hone it, and enjoy cooking with super sharp knives.

I've had another set of knives for about 3 years and they were such a disappointment. I didn't think anyone made really good sharp knives for an affordable price anymore. But I checked out the reviews of this set and thought I'd try again--plus the price was reasonable. They are beautiful and work so well! I'm just delighted with my new set of Chicago Cutlery knives.

Hooray for Chicago Cutlery!! I never thought you could actually get a good quality cutlery at this great "reasonable" price!! I had spent money buying cutlery sets that actually rust all the time and I had to throw out or give away but I didn't want spent neither over $100.00 on one!! I brought this brand as my last effort and tryout!! I couldn't believe that it didn't only look good, expensive it cut well and I didn't have to be afraid of how to handle the knives so they won't rust!! I love them & like looking at them from afar!! Those super expensive brands we all know and would like to have if we all could afford them have no real match!!

I bought these knives b/c they look great and they were a bargain at around 40 dollars. The wood block is very nice and fits well in my cabnit, however the set would look even better if I had space to place it on a counter top. The 1 piece metal design looks great and is super easy to keep clean and sanitary. As someone pointed out, the knives aren't the sharpetst comming out of the box so you should get your sharpener ready. I tried the steel and it improved the dullness right away, but I think I am going to get a hand held sharpener as teh steel is only for maintaining an edge and not necessarily for sharpening. Other than that these knives can't be beat and I'd recommend them to anyone.

We just got these and I am VERY happy with them. Yesterday, I sliced a tomato and the knife I used actually sliced the tomato without shredding it! They're very sturdy, feel great in the hand and are easy to clean.

I love love LOVE these knives!! These knives are such a dramatic change from my old Faberware knives. I accidentally sliced my index finger last night - guess I should start paying attention to knife safety now that I have shape knives. They do not come out of the box sharp - you do have to sharpen them with the provided sharpener and instructions - as long as you do it carefully, the knives turn out fine. I don't need my knives heavy, I don't run them in the dishwasher (I just run them under really hot water unless I've cut meat, then I'll use soap), and the stainless steel and wood block looks great. These knives are perfect for the perfect price.

Briefly, the knives are gorgeous, but arrived dull and certainly do not do justice to the Chicago Cutlery reputation. They'll do, but I could have gotten the same quality for less money at Walmart.

I knew I wanted a one piece stainless set in a wood block... as a single guy I didn't want to pay for the sets with 5 steak knives, and this was the types of knives I wanted, the style I wanted, and the quality I wanted at the price I wanted. Great balance, sharp, perfect!