Cuisinart Ultra Edge 7-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set in Black Hardwood Block

by Lifetime Brands

Product Features

• Includes: 4 knives, steel, shears, hardwood block
• Heavy-gauge precision taper-ground blades for superior cutting performance
• Durable high-carbon Molybdenum steel maintains razor-sharp edges longer
• High-chromium content for rust, stain, and corrosion resistance
• Ergonomically-designed, nonslip satin-finish; 18/8 stainless-steel handles

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00062KQTW
• Item model number: CAS7B
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,375 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

These knives are as adept at cutting as they are attractive and can set up a mod kitchen to be functional as well as stylish. The set includes an 8-inch chef’s knife--which works equally as well for slicing paper-thin rounds of carrots as it does for chopping a huge butternut squash into chunks; an 8-inch slicer for carving poultry or meat; a 5-inch chef’s/utility knife for smaller tasks--such as mincing garlic or ginger; and a 3-1/2-inch parer for peeling fruits or halving grapes. All knives fit into a hardwood block with modern stainless-steel accents along with a coarse-grit 9-inch sharpening steel for keeping knife edges honed and a pair of 8-inch shears for cutting up a chicken or opening food packaging.

These Ultra Edge knives have heavy-gauge precision taper-ground blades for precise slicing and chopping. They are constructed of high-carbon Molybdenum steel, a material with a Rockwell hardness of 56. It maintains a knife’s razor-sharp edge longer before requiring professional sharpening. A high chromium content in these knives provides the highest level of protection from rusting, staining, and corrosion. Handles are made of 18/8 stainless steel with a slip-proof satin finish, and are ergonomically-designed for a comfortable grip. Hollow handles also make the knives extremely lightweight--which Cuisinart touts provides better control and balance. However, chefs who are used to a more weighted handle may find that the knives feel a bit less substantial in the hand. Cuisinart cutlery is guaranteed under a lifetime warranty. --Cristina VaamondeWhat’s in the Box
8-inch chef knife, 8-inch slicer, 5-inch chef/utility knife, 3-1/2-inch parer, 9-inch sharpening steel, 8-inch all-purpose household shears, 8-slot hardwood knife block

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars excellent knife, but it broke when chopping garlic!, December 11, 2006

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TravellingNormad - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuisinart Ultra Edge 7-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set in Black Hardwood Block (Kitchen)

This is true to my title. I love the Cuisinart knifes, I bought this set as it was on a sale and loved it! But unfortunately, sharp as they come, they are not strong. I was chopping garlic one days and the knife just broke into half. Worse, I've sent the knife for a replacement and it's been over a month, I have yet to receive the replacement!!

I am giving 2/5 because an unreliable knife and bad customer service doesn't make anything sharp worth it's money.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight and sharp, July 26, 2006

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LP (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuisinart Ultra Edge 7-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set in Black Hardwood Block (Kitchen)

I purchased this set because I want a nice set that had the minimum basics at a fair price. I find that these knives are very light which is a little awkward for my preference, but I'm not a professional chef. I also found it scary to use, because they are extremely sharp. I was a little disappointed to find that there was an extra slot which made the set appear incomplete. I purchased an extra utility knife to fix that- but that was added cost that I didn't expect after paying for the set. My guest have all commented how SHARP these knives are when they use them. All in all, these knives do the job for me and I've had them for about a year and haven't had any problems. I would recommend to purchase these if you are looking for a very sharp set.

1.0 out of 5 stars proceed with caution, December 4, 2009

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S. Lewis "Lkcaz" (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart Ultra Edge 7-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set in Black Hardwood Block (Kitchen)

Like the first reviewer, a knife broke in half the other day. I've had mine nearly four years and they have performed well otherwise. The set is attractive, but seems to be poor quality. They have a nice edge, which is certainly a plus (the sharper the knife, the lower the chances you will cut yourself). MSRP of 200 is a joke, but $50 is not outrageous.