Customer Reviews

Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan 8-Piece Block Set

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

 

 

Best buy by Consumer Reports but quality disappointing. After only a couple of months there's space between the blade and handle of a couple of the knives. Would not order again.

This set is a steal at under $50US and they cut very well and got great remarks in consumer reports. However, they certainly arn't a Henckels and feel light in the hand.

If you want a basic kitchen set, this is the way to go. If you appreciate finer things, buy Henckels or Wüsthof

Excellent razor sharp knife set. This set is not drop forged, but is very well made and holds a razor edge with just a little sharpening once in a while. I bought this set because it was highly recommended by Consumer Reports Magazine, and I was not dissapointed in its performance. I gave it four stars because it is not drop forged and the balance is not great, but I still highly recommended it.

I've had a Chicago Cutlery set for 21 years, and it's been great. I've lost about three of the knives in that time, but the others still work fine. When I wanted to replace the set, though, this was the closest I could come to the Walnut set I had. I'm okay with the black, and the knives I received are quite sharp. But I was sent a 9-slot block for 8 knives, and the biggest disappointment is that there is no bread knife. So I am keeping my old set on the counter, something I'd wished to avoid. Also, the black knives are just not of the same quality as what I received for my wedding over two decades ago. Still, they are better than other knives I've tried, and if you don't mind unused slots in your block, this set is a good as any other.

Decent for price but seem to constantly need sharpening and blades developed rust spots pretty quickly.

I bought this knife set years ago from an outlet store and the quality is excellent for the low price that I paid. The chef's knife is very sturdy and has a good weight to it. The sharpening steel does the job. The other knives work well and retain their sharpness nicely. I wish the paring knife was a bit more flexible. All in all, this is a good set of basic, entry-level knives for the beginning home cook.

I do not tend to write many reviews unless I feel strongly either way for a product. But honestly I have been very.. immensely happy with this knife set, that after having it a year I am just as happy. I'd highly recommend getting this set.

Seller is selling things they don't have in stock. This is very frustrating, especially at Christmas time. I asked when they expected to have it in stock, and the customer service rep said possibly next week, "but I can't promise anything." DO NOT SELL WHAT YOU DO NOT HAVE!