Hoffritz 8-Piece Knife Set

by Hoffritz

Product Features

• Precision hardened & tempered edges stay sharp over time
• Surgical quality stainless steel blades tackle precise slicing tasks
• Includes the following: 8" Chefs knife, 8" Slicer, 8" Bread Knife, 5" Utility Knife, 3 1/4" Paring Knife, Shears, Sharpener & Storage Block
• Fiberglass nylon handles are heat resistant and feel comfortable in the hand
• Hand washing recommended

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 11 x 13 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RHQF
• Item model number: HF84120M
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,906 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Crafted from the finest grade of surgical-quality stainless steel, this Hoffritz Signature eight-piece knife set handles a variety of slicing tasks, from precisely paring small vegetables and fruits to piercing a loaf of fresh sourdough bread. Each knife undergoes a precision hardening and tempering process that gives it a meticulously sharp edge that stays crisp over time. In addition, the knives feature fiberglass reinforced nylon handles, which are heat-resistant and designed to withstand acid-heavy foods. The handles also are well-balanced weight perfect for large cutting tasks.

This set comes with an 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-inch utility knife, 3-1/4-inch paring knife, a set of all-purpose shears, a ceramic knife sharpener, and a natural wood storage block. When added to a kitchen, the knives tackle a little bit of everything, from slicing thick cuts of meat to halving bagels to mincing garlic. The heavy-duty shears are an added bonus, as they cube meats such as chicken while also cutting kitchen papers or plastics. The knives feature a limited lifetime warranty, and hand washing is recommended. --Rivers Janssen

What's in the Box
8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-inch utility knife, 3-1/4-inch paring knife, all-purpose shears, ceramic knife sharpener, wood storage block

Product Description

Hoffritz 8 Pc Signature Cutlery Set

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazed How People Rate Quality, December 12, 2005

By 

Sam "Sam" (OKC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hoffritz 8-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)

What in the world is the deal? Does anyone learn anything about the tools they use anymore?

The hardest, sharpest, and longest lasting edge is a knife made of "High Carbon" Steel (that is not Stainless).

If you buy the absolute cheapest "stainless steel" knives with plastic handles at the grocery store it won't rust. Why? Because it is a lot cheaper to make Stainless Steel without a High Carbon content. It is also the dullest knife you'll ever buy.

For instance, the "high end" Henckels knives advertise "Dishwasher Safe" and then if you pay close attention you will always see a "footnote." That "footnote" says, "Not Recommended."

IOW, folks, the knife "is" dishwasher safe, but it will probably rust.

Only recently have they been able to increase the carbon in stainless steel to the level that is considered "High Carbon." Only the very high end knives (in the $300 range for this type of set) has Stainless Steel and high carbon with "additives" (molybdenum, nickel and vanadium) that will make it to the hardness of standard high carbon steel and rust (stain-less) compare to stainless steel.

It's a compromise and the vast majority of people want a sharp knife that will hold its edge for a long time. If they want "pretty" they probably need to hang it on the wall and never use it.

It is so very simple to get rid of the rust stain... just rub some Comet across it a few times and the rust/stain is gone.

Unless you want to be like a professional chef that has a towel around his waist, a big part of the purpose is to wipe the blades after each use. Why? Because they own the most expensive of knives and all you have to do is wipe them dry after each use and they will never rust.

Someone was going to complain by sending an email to the manufacturer. You know what comes to mind for me? Remember Steve Martin in the movie where he was outraged at dinner and says, "Waiter, there are SNAILS on her plate!"

Maybe the biggest problem with this middle range cutlery is that they make the claim of "dishwasher safe" and apparently to many people that means it will not rust.

So if you didn't know it... if your knife rusts, you should be happy that you have a good quality of steel instead of the grocery store knives that have the stainless steel packed full of soft chromium.

With hardness you get "tempering" or brittleness. The cheap white plastic handled grocery store knives will bend better than any filet knife you've ever have without breaking.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stainless Steel shouldn't corrode... should it?, March 30, 2004

By 

Harry E. Bosyk "Black-Beret" (Winfield, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoffritz 8-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)

We were really pleased when we first received and used this knife set. Its appearance was very professional, the handles very user friendly, and the edges were VERY sharp. However, after using the set and following the care directions for a few months, it became apparent that something was VERY wrong. The 3 1/4" and 5" blades started to show black spots and then began to corrode. Now the 3 1/4" paring knife blade has so much decay that it can be nearly described as a serrated blade. The manufacturer offers a "limited lifetime warranty" so we will soon see what that means. We are very disappointed with this product at any price!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars signature series Hoffritz Knives, November 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hoffritz 8-Piece Knife Set (Kitchen)

My husband and I received this set as a gift one year ago. I have always been hesitant to purchase knives myself, not being familiar of brands, etc. I use this set everyday of my life and am so thrilled with it. The quality of the product is excellent and I have not sharpened them yet. I am buying it for others in my family for Christmas and would highly recommend it.