Farberware Reviews

Farberware 21-pc. Cutlery Kitchen Tool Set - Unfortunately what seems to be a good set of cooking utensils and knifes in what should have been a useful storage system just isn't so.

The "High carbon stainless-steel knives" are of a low quality, when cutting a piece of thick steak they tend to bend a bit because they are too thin, cutting through a larger turkey bone wasn't going to happen. The "Durable polypropylene handles" is just a fancy way of saying rather unappealing plastic.

The "Turning storage carousel" is so poorly made that the glue that holds the bottom together (that's the portion that contains the roller bearing support so it turns) did not survive a week on the counter top before loosing some of the bearings from poorly glued together construction.

The Dishwasher safe portion is true for the knives at least, but if yours came with the gray plastic cooking utensils as a bonus, you might as well throw them away already. When using the serving spoon to stir a batch of chili on the stovetop it started to deform, eventually loosing much of its shape. The same occurred with the ladle when using it to serve spaghetti sauce. The other cooking utensils are made of the same plastic, so I suspect they will also deform when used in whatever happens to exceed the very low melting point of the material.

If all you need is temporary or cheap, this is it, but if what you are looking for is a durable and fully functional table top Knife and Cooking Utensils kit with a counter top storage system, you really need to look elseware. This is just cheap.

This is the absolute WORST thing I have ever purchaced for my kitchen! The knives are rusted at best if not totally broken! One steak knife actually broke while I was cutting BUTTER! The "block" is total garbage too. The cheap plastic handles on the knives look and work terrible and are dangerous. I used some common sense and bought a decent set of Sabatier knives for $... on sale that will last forever. I will never buy cheap Faberware again.

Where do I start? The knives became discolored after running them through the dishwasher, the utensils don't hold up well to heat, many of the utensils handles broke, and I can't get the carousel to come clean (the grease just will NOT come off). Yes, it's inexpensive, which is why I bought it in the first place - but it's not worth it. Spend the extra money and buy another brand - any other brand.

You get what you pay for when it comes to this set of knives -- not much. After a few years of use we've thrown away more than half of the utensils (although we do use the ladle to scoop out fresh kitty litter). The knives have started to develop rust spots after a couple of runs through the dishwasher, and the ones that aren't getting rusty are so dull, we might as well throw them away.

I used this set as a college student and now that I'm a graduate I got a Henkel's Eversharp Pro set on sale for just a bit more than what was paid for this set. Do yourself a favor and do the same.

The carousel did not look as nice as it did in the photo, the knife handles were kelly green (in the photo they appeared black or hunter green) and I felt the handles had a very plastic look to them. The cutting surfaces seemed good. The gadgets fall off the holders. I am not pleased with the set

I THINK IT IS A GREAT VALUE. ESPECIALLY FOR POEPLE STARTING TO EQUIP THEIR KITCHEN WITH A LIMITED BUDGET. I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER TWO MORE SETS BUT I WOULD LIKE BLACK OR WHITE?

I was most pleased with this choice, and how quickly I received my order.

However, upon opening the packages for placement upon their proper pegs around and in the carousel, one (1) item was discovered to be broken in transit.

I found nowhere in the "help" menu to inquire how I might get a replacement for the 1-TBSP measuring spoon. I do NOT wish to return the whole of the order for this small item.

Please direct me to whom I should write to get a replacement for the 1-TBSP measuring spoon.

Thank you for your prompt response.

Don't waste your money, buy a good set. The price should have been a clue. These cut absolutly nothing. The only thing worthwhile are the spoons and such. I wish I had seen the reviews on Amazon first! I don't have a dishwasher so I would imagine if I did, they would have rusted like everyone else's.

I purchased these knives several years ago, and immediately noticed rust spots on the blades after a few runs in the dishwasher. The plastic utensils worked wonderfully until a week ago, when i accidently left one of the spoons in a pot of boiling water. technically, it's still a spoon, but it's tough to tell by looking at it.
i also found out the hard way that those rust spots aren't just on the surface, they eat through the blade, as i had one snap in half on me while slicing a potato two nights ago...not the handle, but the actual blade. had any of my fingers been in different positions, i wouldn't be able to type this review.

This set claims to be completely dishwasher safe, but the knives started showing rust spots the first time I washed them. The large spoons melted and warped stirring boiling water and the stand's straight up slots make a great place for dust to gather thats impossible to clean.