Customer Reviews

Farberware Tristar 15-Piece Knife Set in Pine Block

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4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

These are not Farberware, but Hoan -- which makes cut-rate kitchen implements like knives, measuring cups etc. I sent these as a gift, and was hugely embarrassed when I showed up for dinner and found out I'd sent this junk.This is deceptive advertising at its worst -- shame on you, Amazon!

I've only had these for a couple of weeks, but they seem pretty nice. The quality of the blades and handles seem exceptional for the price. They are all heavy, and well balanced. They are not extremely sharp, but you can sharpen all of them more yourself except for the bread knife and steak knives.

Just a note...these knives ARE made by Farberware, but you would never know it! It does NOT say Farberware anywhere on either the box, or the paperwork. It just says "TriStar" on the box, and the paperwork denotes that TriStar is a division of Lifetime Hoan. The only thing the knives say is "China" (on the blades). If giving these as a gift, you may want to take that into consideration. The block looks nice now, but I'm not sure how long it will hold up (because of moisture, etc. in kitchen) ... because it is only cheap pine.

Its not from Faberware. Not written anywhere, ITS ONLY from TRISTAR. I don't know why they say its from faberware..sharpness is bad too..

These knives barely cut.... and the title is misleading. This set has nothing to do with Faberware. Also, I have had this set for only a few weeks and already rust has appearred on them. Buy them if you intend it for one time use.

Definitely not a Farberware. A few knives aren't even sharp and steel quality is very poor. I will make a use of steak knives, they seem to do their job... One of the big knives is the worst, because the blade is heavier then the handle, so it's hard to use it safely.
This set is much worse quality than a couple knives I bought at "Conway" store a few years ago. This should give you an idea not to buy it. Add a little more money and buy something much better. Do not buy it as a gift!

These really are not great knives. The serrated knives in the set are OK, but the other knives just can't get sharpened enough to be of serious use.

I bought these to use at home, where I cook 4-5 nights per week. I have had my set for over a year now, and am very pleased with them. All the knives have stayed so sharp that I did not need to sharpen them. I like the versatility of having so many different knives and they look great in the block on my counter. I am very pleased with my purchase!
If I worked in a restaurant and did hours of prep work, I would probably want a set with more heft, but these are fine for me. And what a price!

Great set I just wish the larger knives would of been sharper, but that's ok it come with a sharpner

Beautiful set and the knives are high quality. I am very pleased with my purchase. The only thing is that the brand is not Farberware--it's tristar. I really can't tell a difference in quality (the knives are high quality).

These knifes are great. I have been using them for 3 months now and they are just as good as when I got them.