Farberware Pro Stainless-Steel 15-Piece Fine-Edge Knife Set with Block, Black

by Farberware

Product Features

• Set has six kitchen knives and six 4-1/4-inch steak knives
• Knives are 8-inch chef's, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch bread, 6-inch cleaver, 5-inch utility, 3-1/4-inch paring
• Set includes shears, 8-inch sharpening steel, and black, hardwood storage block
• Stainless-steel knives, with satin-finish stainless-steel handles
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.1 x 5.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005Y7AU
• Item model number: FPP14B
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,063 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

With sleek, contemporary, satin-finish stainless-steel handles, the five stainless-steel kitchen knives and six stainless-steel steak knives in this set equip the kitchen and dining room for every essential need. Sculpted bolsters give the knives balance and provide control. The five kitchen knives: 8-inch chef's for rocking through chopping tasks, 8-inch slicer for carving roasts and poultry, 8-inch bread with serrated edge for slicing crusty loaves, 5-inch utility with serrated blade for tomatoes and other soft vegetables and fruits, and 3-1/4-inch paring. The 4-1/4-inch steak knives have serrated tips. Included in the set 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 into a stylish, black, hardwood storage block slanted for easy access. The knives are dishwasher-safe but should be hand washed to preserve edges. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Upscale Black Block has a classy modern look when contrasted with Brushed SS Handles. 15 pc. FW Stainless steel in black block. Set includes: 8" chef 8" slicer 8" bread 6" cleaver 5" utility 3.5" parer sharpening steel black shear 6" steak knives.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice knives but ...be careful, August 15, 2003

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"amatuerknifeuser" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farberware Pro Stainless-Steel 15-Piece Fine-Edge Knife Set with Block, Black (Kitchen)

Had the knives two weeks, and was really impressed by the look feel and cut. However, after a couple of washes, rust spots began appearing. I suppose if I washed them all by hand and dried them off right away instead of air drying this wouldn't have happened(my fault..(?) ). I expected better, since I've had cheap K-mart knives for 10 years that didn't rust. I contacted farberware and they did say that if I return the rusted knives they would exchange them, with a turn around time of 6-8 weeks.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High Carbon, January 12, 2010

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WYK "wyk" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farberware Pro Stainless-Steel 15-Piece Fine-Edge Knife Set with Block, Black (Kitchen)

These Farberware pro knives use 18/8 AKA A2 tool steel. They are not stainless, and should probably not be labeled as such. A2 is stain resistant, though. The reason they rust is because they have a higher carbon content and lower chromium than many other stainless knives, with added Vanadiaum for better edge retention. This allows them to keep an edge longer, and makes them easier to sharpen. The price you pay is they will rust if you leave them in a hot dishwasher several times. If you want knives you do not need to look after, you may wish to go elsewhere. If you want knives that perform far above the asking price, then you should consider these near the top.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Get this Knife Set, September 28, 2005

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Johnny C. Chang "polojcp" (Upland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Farberware Pro Stainless-Steel 15-Piece Fine-Edge Knife Set with Block, Black (Kitchen)

I am suprised that so many people are having the same issue on this knife set as I do. Don't get it. They might look cool and pretty, the uni-body design, but they rust like crazy. They are suppose to be stainless steel, but started rust after washed for the very first time. I tried to contact Farberware, and they never reply me back. I gave up, and now this knife set just sits on my kitchen counter and collecting dusts.