Customer Reviews

Farberware 13-Piece Kitchen and Steak Knife Set with Wood Blocks

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The Amazon staff writeup is absolutely accurate. These are low-end, stamped, serrated knives. They never need sharpening. Well, actually, they CAN'T be sharpened, so when they stop cutting well, you throw them out. Also, due to the serrations, you actually tear the food, rather than slicing it cleanly. That's why all of the high-end brands have keen, "razor" edges for almost all of their knives. You only really need serrated edges for things like bread and tomatoes; anything with a hard outer layer and a soft interior.

My roommate owns a set of the Farberware knives. I have a low-end Henckels knife that I use instead. I've also just ordered a set of the Wusthof Grand Prix knives. They are forged, not stamped, and have keen edges.

So, if you cook even once/week, get a decent set of knives. You don't have to get the Wusthof Grand Prix. Take a look at the Henckels Gourmet line. That's probably one of the best set of stamped knives that you can get. One step down from that is the Henckels International line.

Keep in mind that it's better to have just two good knives rather than a complete set of bad ones. Spend more money on the chef's knife since you'll use that the most. Then get a decent utility knife for everything else. A set like that might cost about [$$$] for low-end Henckels. Then you'll have a pair of knives that you won't regret keeping for years. And they can be re-sharpened!

The set was very appealing at first but when I washed the knives the first couple of times, they started to rust. I've only had this set for 2 mos. now and they look to be one hundred years old.I agree, the price is very reasonable, but not reasonable enough just for the few times I've used it. Might as well have bought disposables. Had to throw them out..dont think its safe to be cutting food i'm actually going to put in my mouth with a knife thats loaded with rust.

If your looking for a non expensive set of knives this is the set to buy. I am happy with them and would make the choice to buy them again.

I would recommend this product to anyone who likes to cook but isnt exactly looking to spend lots of money. Trust me it will do the job you need for the chef of the house. Sturdy and stays sharp you will never have to sharpen again...