Sabatier Precision 15-Piece Knife Set with Block

by Sabatier

Product Features

• Set includes 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 8-inch chef knife, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch bread knife, 6-inch boning knife, and 6-inch utility knife
• Also includes six 5-inch steak knives, kitchen shears, sharpening steel, and 14-slot block
• High-carbon stainless steel blades
• Full-tang construction
• Handle triple riveted to blade

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004SCRE
• Item model number: 3798015
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,771 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

You won't be missing a single cutting tool with this 15-piece cutlery block set from Sabatier. It contains a 3-1/2-inch paring knife, an 8-inch chef knife, an 8-inch slicer, an 8-inch bread knife, a 6-inch boning knife, a 6-inch utility knife, six 5-inch steak knives, a pair of kitchen shears, a sharpening steel, and a 14-slot block to keep them in. The knives are made from high-carbon stainless steel, which is the industry standard, and have full tangs, meaning that the steel goes all the way through the handle. These knives feel a little lighter than professional quality sets, and won't hold the same razor-sharp edge, but for those looking for a complete starter set these will work just fine. The shears are a nice bonus when cutting through bones or joints, and they'll cut through bags and boxes and do a fine job of snipping herbs into a sauce. The sharpening steel helps to keep the blade true, and the block keeps tools handy and protected. --Maria Dolan

What's in the Box
3-1/2-inch paring knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch bread knife, 6-inch boning knife, 6-inch utility knife, six 5-inch steak knives, kitchen shears, sharpening steel, 14-slot wood knife block

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sabatier Made in China?, July 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Sabatier Precision 15-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

While this knife set is perfectly functional and available at what seems like an exceptional price, I just wanted to give other consumers a heads-up that it's not made in France like other fine Sabatier products. (In fact, when I originally opened the box, I wondered if it was authentic Sabatier. I'm still not sure.) This set is printed as having been manufactured in China and is clearly not as fine as what you think you might be getting because of the "Sabatier" name. Having said that, it's available at a good price and if you're just looking for a starter set, this might be the right set for you. Just don't expect the traditional France-made Sabatier quality.

97 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sabatier Precision Sey, October 11, 2001

By 

Rodney Cooksey (FT. PIERCE, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sabatier Precision 15-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

I was under the impression Sabatier was a French product. This set is made in China. Knives were dull upon arrival,they are tough to sharpen and do not hold an edge when sharp. They also started to rust after the first time in the dishwasher. I am very disappointed with these knives and will return them ASAP.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars (for the price), December 20, 2001

By 

KAW "kaw7713" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Sabatier Precision 15-Piece Knife Set with Block (Kitchen)

First, realize that I bought this set while it was on special, which was a great price. The reviews I read here were mixed, but I figured for the price, at worst these could be a set for rough use and disposable if necessary.

When they arrived, I was not the least bit disappointed. There was not a single flaw on any of the knives, all were reasonably sharp (sharpened up even better on the included steel)They were uniformly ground and not at all sloppy. They have the main features you look for in a knife, high carbon SS, full tangs, solid rivets, etc. The handles are composite, nothing fancy but look very durable.

Yes, this is the lowest Sabatier line (most likely borrowing their name to the manufacurer, but I'm sure they wouldn't do so If they weren't satisfied with the quality and they probably impose cetain standards)and yes made in China not France, but still I think of good quality and I've not seen better (or even close)for near the price I paid. I wish they were still on special as I would be buying them a X-mas gifts.

In all, I got much more than I expected for the price, more even than I would expect for the current Amazon.com price. (I do agree with other reviewers that the MSRP listed is a little out of line on the high side)

Note that one reviewer who claimed to know from knives, complained that they rusted the first time he put them in a dishwasher. Discard this review, as anyone who knows anything about good knives, knows better than to put tham in a dishwasher. The course soap dulls them and long drying time does encourage rust. Good knives are made of high carbon steel to hold an edge. This type of steel is suceptible to rust if left wet. Good knives should be washed and wiped dry immediately after (which is easy).

Bottom line: If you want the best knives available, pay several hundred for Hencels' or Sabatier's best line. If you want a great deal on knives that are excellent quality (more than good enough for most of us, and a magnitude above what various discount or department stores carry) buy these.