Farberware Pro Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set, Pine

by Farberware

Product Features

• Set consists of 8-inch chef's, 8-inch slicer, 5-inch serrated utility, 4-inch utility
• 3-1/4-inch paring, shears, 8-inch sharpening steel, and pinewood storage block
• Knives forged from high-carbon stainless steel
• Durable, full-tang, three-rivet, poly handles
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 8.4 x 5.2 inches ; 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006352N
• Item model number: FPF8NS
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,874 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Forged of high-carbon stainless steel, the five kitchen knives in this 8-piece set equip the kitchen for every essential need. The knives have wide bolsters for control and balance and finely ground edges. The five kitchen knives include an 8-inch chef's knife for rocking through chopping tasks, an 8-inch slicer for carving roasts and poultry, a 5-inch utility knife with serrated blade for tomatoes and other soft vegetables and fruits, a 4-inch straight-edge utility knife, and 3-1/4-inch paring knife. Poly handles are attached to full tangs with three rivets for traditional style. Accompanying the knives are an 8-inch sharpening steel to keep edges aligned and 8-inch kitchen shears with a bottle opener between the handles. All pieces fit in a slanted pinewood storage block. The knives are dishwasher-safe but should be hand washed to preserve edges. --Fred Brack

What's in the Box
8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 4-inch straight-edge utility knife, 3-1/4-inch paring knife, 8-inch sharpening steel, 8-inch kitchen shears (with bottle opener), pine knife block

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good knives, Excellent Value. Pros and Cons:, May 11, 2004

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Joel Grant (Carmel, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farberware Pro Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set, Pine (Kitchen)

I purchased two of these sets; one as a gift, one for myself. These knives are an excellent value at 28.99 shipped. They are designed well and constructed of good materials; however, they lack the finish and refinement you would expect from a top manufacturer.

PROS:
-Very good price
-Forged, high carbon stainless steel blades. Seem relatively hard, yet easy to sharpen. Time will tell how they retain sharpness
-Nice looking block, worth about 20$ alone
-Sturdy, medium weight forged knives
-Better than average design- good balance and comfortable feel

CONS:
-Small, cosmetic imperfections present in many blades and handles
-Needed minor sharpening right out of the box
-Blade sharpening tool is fairly cheap, but functional. Will probably not last as long as the knives
-Chinese steel...The verdict is still out on the quality of the blade alloy

Overall, if you are used to grocery store or walmart knives, these are a significant upgrade for an incredible price. However, if you think these forged blades may be able to compete with the better American and German names, you will probably be disappointed (not considering that this set costs 1/5 as much as the cheapest comparable of the above). 4-1/4 STARS.

If you get a set with significant inperfections, It may be worth returning for an exchange; as one of my sets seems to be closer to perfect than the other.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Satisfactory but not spectacular, August 21, 2004

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Anita (NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farberware Pro Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set, Pine (Kitchen)

I bought this set after reading a number of positive reviews and the Best Buy recommendation from Consumer Reports. Overall the knives feel good to hold and cut with - I like the 8 inch chefs knife and the shears, but was somewhat disappointed with the 3.25 inch and 5 inch ones. The sharpening tool that comes with the set is quite useful (a couple of the knives needed sharpening right out of the box).

I would recommend this set to someone who wants a basic set as a next step to stamped knives, but nothing more advanced.

Quick update to my earlier review : We accidentally left a couple of unwashed knives in the sink overnight and they immediately developed rust spots. Fortunately, they have gone away after a few washes.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a deal!, July 26, 2004

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DIYer - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Farberware Pro Forged 8-Piece Knife Block Set, Pine (Kitchen)

I've been pining for "really good knives", but simply didn't want to shell out $200 for the set I've been eyeing....based upon the ratings/recommendations from Consumer Reports, coupled with the unbelievably low price for this set, I took the leap (albeit it a skeptical leap as in how could a knife set be so inexpensive, yet supposedly so good?) and ordered it...after 6 months of use, I have absolutely no regrets. Although I'm more of a baker than a cook, I find foods respond quite well to these knives - from chopping walnut meats to trimming pie crusts to slicing large/thick roasts. The shears are a must - simply a great tool to use to cut through a chicken bone or open a sealed bag of whatever. I've even tossed these knives in the dishwasher (generally a "no no") without problem. The grip/handle size did take some getting used to - but that's been the case with just about every gadget I've purchased. All in all, simply a steal of a deal for a very good quality set of knives.