Customer Reviews

Chicago Cutlery Landmark 12-Piece Knife Set with Block

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Like another reviewer, I was swayed by the recommendations of CR. Unlike several of the other reviewers, I have not yet experienced the problems encountered by them. So far, no rust spots, but I hand wash & dry immediately after use. When the set arrived the block, while not exceptional, was undamaged, and again, so far, the guides have not come loose. Perhaps customer complaints have led to a resolution to this problem?

Having never had a "real" set of knives to compare these to makes a ranking difficult. However, I am satisfied for the return on the money I spent. On a further, note, my daughter, who is in culinary school, stated that these knives are a little on the lightweight side, but the balance (feel) appears good, and that they cut very well.

UPDATE: I've had this set a year now. So far no problems and I am very satisfied with my purchase. I've had no rust: I DON'T put 'em in the dishwasher; I hand wash & dry immediately. I still hold to my initial assessment: This set is a good, not great, value for the money.

This knife set for a new product, is very diappointing. I'm returning mine. Out of the box it looked cheap. I agree with other reviewer that the little plastic inserts on the block don't stay in. You have to peal if off the knife everytime you pull a knife out, to put it back on the block-CC needs to try some glue to hold them in. CC makes much nicer sets for less money-this would be a hassle to use to use and why pay more a poorer set?

After revewing knife sets and checking CR recommendations I decided to purchase this set. CR said that Chicago cutlery was the way to go if you do not want to spend a small fortune on knifes that were still of decent quality.

This is the first time I buy something that did not have a review and the first time I write a review because I was so upset with the quality. The knife are not sharp, and they rust - and the block is cumbersome and the inserts that hold the knifes come out - it was actually missing one when it arrived.

I hastened to open it and set it up before I noticed, otherwise, if I still had the box, I would have returned it.

I like the knives. The sharpener works well. These are hand-wash-only knives. Take good care of them and they will take good care of you.

For $100+ - I was surpised that they were Chinese made. The block is ok - not up to German, American or Japanese/Korean standards (slight imperfections). The knives are well designed and with proper care - sharp and very good to work with.

I would have preferred American Made (Chicago cutlery used to be 100% American Made) but that would probably have been 3-5x the price.

Overall I am happy with the knives and will tolerate the imperfect block with it.

They were great, until I washed them. Now they have little brown spots all over them. It looks like rust to me. Since you kind of need to wash your knives now and again, I would say to avoid these. Unless you're looking for a good, rusty knife, then they're the tops.

I keep reading the negative reviews on these knives where people are complaining about the rust spots. Well, folks the directions plainy state WASH AND DRY BY HAND! I've never put quality pots, pans, or knives in the dishwasher. It ruins them!

I've had these knives for 6 months and LOVE THEM! I sharpen them each time I take them out and wash by hand before I put them back and they are GREAT! Kudos to Chicago Cutlery!

UPDATE 14 May 2009: 2 years later still no rust and the blades are still sharp. GREAT SET OF KNIVES!

Just got the set and I'm really impressed. They have a good weight and balance and seem well made. I've seen a few reviews that complain about water/rust spots after diswashing. These knives are hand wash only! The manual was very clear that they were't dishwasher safe. Should be the last set of knives I buy!

Great product!

This product is great. Like any fine knife set it has to be cared for in a proper way. Price wise it compares with German knives costing twice the price. For the money you can not beat this product.

I really love these knives and I cook with them often. They are still as sharp as the day I bought them. With proper care (hand washing) and thoroughly drying before storage I have had no problem with rust. If tough stain as appeared I use a Brillo pad with infused soap and very gently rub it away. It works like a charm! I think the best tip CC offered was to not allow your knives to sit in the sink after use, this can really promote rust to form, especially when left in a moist environment. I have been very please with this set. 2 years now and I still haven't had to sharpen them. They still slide through any produce or food with ease.

I purchased this exact knife set from Amazon in Sept 2005 and paid much more - I still think it is worth what I paid. I really liked the style, shape and material of the the knives and the block. I have always heard good things about Chicago Cutlery and since I wanted a quality, affordable knife set, I went with this set. I love these knives. I have used them daily since 2005 and they are still in excellent condition. They are a good weight in the hand - not too heavy and easy to sharpen. I have read some of the reviewers comments that they have had problems with rust, handles cracking ect. I have not experienced any of these issues. Again, I use these knives daily. However, I do not put them in the dishwasher, I do not leave them to 'soak' in the sink but I really do not baby them either. I handwash them and put them in the drainer to dry or towel dry them. None of the inserts have come loose in my block. I have received many compliments on this set on my countertop. I also purchased additional matching steak knives.