The Chicago Cutlery DesignPro knives feature an innovative grip that guides your hand to the optimal position on the knife for superior control and cutting. The etched dots on the bolster make it easy for you to know exactly where to place your fingers and hold the knife so you can experience the same cutting performance as a professional chef. All Chicago Cutlery DesignPro knives are ultra-sharp and have high quality, Japanese stainless steel blades for an easy and effortless cutting experience. The unique bolster combined with the steel and black polymer handles give you a sleek and contemporary knife design. DesignPro’s contoured handles makes these knives comfortable to hold. DesignPro 13 Piece Block Knife Set includes Wooden Block Set and Sharpening Steel High quality forged Japanese stainless steel blades to retain sharpness Innovative grip for Superior control and cutting 13-Piece Knife Set Includes: (1) 8" Chef's Knife (1) 7" Santoku Knife (1) 8" Bread Knife (1) 5" Utility Knife (1) 3-1/2" Paring Knife (1) 2-3/4" Peeler (1) Kitchen Shears (1) Sharpening Steel (4) 4-1/4" Steak Knives (1) Wooden Knife Block Shipping Note: Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, and APO addresses is not available for this item
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This is the second cutlery set I've bought from Chicago Cutlery. First one was in 2013 for my mother, she still loves it and has had no problem with the knives even though she hardly ever remembers to sharpen them. They've held on very well, no rust and only once knife has significantly lost it's edge, however after using a shaprening stone plus a typical 2-stage sharpening tool I was able to get it sharp again.
I bought this set for my own personal use when it was on sale and I like this set a bit more than what I bought for my mom which had the same amount of knives. This set has more weight to it, especially the steak knives. All the knives a good weight to them that make them feel sturdy and like there's a lot of metal in the piece.
Overall I'm very satisfied with Chicago Cutlery knives, I also have a Wusthof Classic 8" Cook's Knife and I gotta say the quality so far has been quite the same between both brands. Just keep the knives in shape by hand washing and occasionally sharpening.
Awesome knife set from the use I've gotten out of it so far might be one of the last sets I will ever buy. The rolled steel notation refers to the knife style. There is no half tang or full tang it's all one piece. Even the knife handles are molded to the steel. They have ran through the dishwasher with no problem other than light soap residue on the rubber handles. My set has had surface rust (after sitting in water for a prolonged period). But, it was easily removed with dish soap and a non scratch brush. Note the four knives at the base are serrated steak knives. The scissors are also quality and are almost as sharp as my tin snips which is pretty surprising. Even the base is quality wood. All in all the best value I could find.
Fantastic! I had never used a balanced set of knives before. It makes a big difference. I have been using this set of knives for over a year now, and I am still extremely pleased with how much easier it is to chop, dice, etc. And Chicago Cutlery really stands behind their product. The day I opened the box, one of the knives (the Japanese one used for slicing things like cheese) slipped out of its sleeve and fell to the floor. It fell point down. Talk about balanced. It just stayed there on its point and never fell over. Unfortunately my floor (under the carpet) is a concrete slab. The tip of the knife bent. I knew it was probably a long shot but I called Chicago Cutlery to see if the warranty covered this situation. It didn't. However, Chicago Cutlery sent me a replacement knife anyway! What a great company, and they produce a quality product. If you're looking to purchase kitchen knives go to Chicago Cutlery. Their prices are really reasonable too, especially in comparison to some other knife companies.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2016
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These are the nicest knives I've owned in 45 years of marriage. Never knew how horrible my Faberware knives were until I got these. They are made of quality steel but yet not too heavy. Each knives cuts through everything like it's cutting through butter. I love that they do not have the wooden handles that dry out and crack even though I never put them in the dishwasher. Great product.
These knives look great, are sturdy, and hold up well to kitchen use. They are NOT meant to be used as cleavers for chopping through bones but will survive well with reasonable care. A great value for less than $100.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015
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This is a nice knives set, we haven't been able to usem much yet, but I have to warn you, be careful unpacking, they come with all the tips protected with a small plastic bump and the blades covered with a cardboard sleeve but they are surgically sharpened, literally. Great product, worth every penny. I recommend
Every knife i needed. The handle of each knife is really comfortable in the hand & I feel like i have total control. Only thing i wish was that the scissors were detectable for easier cleaning and they coulda spent a little more time on the handles of it. It feels cheap & out of place in this set. Great knife set.