Sabatier Profile Stainless Steel 14-Piece Knife Block Set

by Sabatier

Product Features

• Set comprises 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 5-inch utility knife,
• 3-1/2 inch paring knife, six 4-1/2-inch steak knives, 8-inch sharpening steel,
• kitchen shears, 14-slot wood block
• Knives forged of high-carbon stainless steel
• Hollow stainless-steel handles provide weight and balance

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 10.5 x 6.1 inches ; 8.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063XJ0
• Item model number: 5998014
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,080 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Fully forged in China of high-carbon stainless steel with hollow poly and stainless-steel handles for weight and balance, the five kitchen knives in this set equip a cook with all the cutting edges needed. Six 4-1/2-inch steak knives with serrated blades and solid, mirror-finish stainless-steel handles are also included in the set. The kitchen knives are an 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch slicing knife, a 5-inch utility knife, and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife. To keep their edges in order the set includes an 8-inch sharpening steel, and there's a pair of rugged kitchen shears for cutting food, flowers, and cardboard. Everything fits into the set's 14-slot wood storage block, which has one extra slot for another knife and is stained black to coordinate with the black synthetic insets in the satin-finish kitchen-knife handles. Smoothly shaped bolsters and contoured handles contribute safety and comfort to the kitchen knives. To protect blades of this quality, the knives should be hand washed. --Fred Brack

What's in the Box
8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 5-inch utility knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, six 4-1/2-inch steak knives, kitchen shears, 8-inch sharpening steel, 14-slot wood knife block

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars When is a Sabatier NOT a Sabatier?, October 11, 2002

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This review is from: Sabatier Profile Stainless Steel 14-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

I purchased these as a cheap (Amazon[.com]'s price on this set seems to be a moving target so your milage may vary) alternative to all of the "hand-me-down" dull knives in our guest apartment. I'm sure they will work out fine in that capacity.

However, if you think these are "great" knives, then I suggest you first purchase a knife such as the Wusthof-Trident Santoku so you have a basis for comparison (i.e., perfect balance and heft, brilliant metal finish, and a razor sharp edge). Also note that the "Sabatier" name has been used by more than one company, and that the knives associated with high quality have traditionally been produced in Thiers, FRANCE not China. For example the Fuso, Au Carbon and Grand Chef Sabatier line are made in France.

I gave this set 3 stars based on the price I paid -- where else could I get a useable 14-piece knife set for roughly the cost of three music CD's? A plus is that they are drop-forged instead of stamped. Major points off for the lower quality of the metal finish (dull with factory grinding marks), unknown quality of the metal itself (how easy will it be to resharpen and how long will they stay sharp?), and the lack of a really sharp factory edge.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasing set of knives and a super value!, November 13, 2002

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A. C. Cushman "ednamae" (South Norwalk, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sabatier Profile Stainless Steel 14-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

Given the price, I had rather low expectations for this set. But since my significant other -- with whom I spend the weekends -- was trying to muddle along with bargain-basement set from now-defunct Ames, almost anything would have been an improvement.

Imagine my surprise when this set arrived! Everything was beautifully packaged and, as I unwrapped each piece, I was delighted by the appearance and weight. My dear one was equally impressed.

We've been using the set for a couple of months now and are very pleased with its performance. True, the factory edges weren't razor sharp -- but even so, they do their assigned tasks pretty well. I particularly like the handle design -- easy to grip and hold. Still remains to be seen how well they'll take new edges, but I have a Chef's Choice sharpener and am not that worried.

I've had some exposure to Wusthoff and Henckle knives -- they are, of course, in a somewhat different league to these knives. But unless you're a restaurant chef or super food tools snob, I'm sure you'll find these knives a welcome addition to your kitchen.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great set of knives!, July 25, 2002

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M. Lee "AnnaMisha" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sabatier Profile Stainless Steel 14-Piece Knife Block Set (Kitchen)

A great set of knives to purchase as a starter. They fit nicely in my hand and the weight is perfect. The steak knives are a bonus, and they look good. My only gripe is that there in an additional slot in the block and it looks like a knife is missing (when it is actually not). Other than that, I'd consider it a good purchase.