Chefs Knives Reviews

I tried this knife at Sur La Table at the Furi demo. They appeared to be very sharp. However I did not like these knives for the following reasons

1) I dont care much for the cheap plastic-like orange handles


2) The finish on the knives appear to be cheap. Furi implies that these knives are made in Germany. However they are cheaply "Made in China". Now generally I dont care that much .. everything is now made in China anyways.. But when I am paying so much money for a product, I was hoping it was made in Germany or USA.

3) The case is even more cheaply made.

Personally, I would wait for a sale on the Global or the Wustof knives.

I just purchased this knife, having a larger Wustof Santoku Knife. I wanted this smaller knife to handle jobs that the larger Santoku was unwieldly to do. This knife is simply wonderful; and despite other reviews about the orange handle, the ease of use makes up for the color. The handle is quite comfortable and the grip makes it easier to chop and cut without fatigue. Highly recommend!!!

I bought this knife after watching Rachel zoom through all the prep for her 30 minute meals, hoping it would make my time in the kitchen a little less tedious. I wasn't disappointed!! This knife makes food prep so easy it's almost fun, lol! I highly recommend it for all the other amateurs out there!

If you are tired of your knife sets that don't cut without having to feel like your sawing through it this is the set you need. Cuts through meat and veggies in a snap. It also is perfect for wedding gifts. The box is not as durable as I would like, but still good for storage.

Why is everyone complaining about the case? It's Free. Not the best quality, who cares. The knifes are great. Good looking, sharp, and seems high quality. So what if they are made in China, isn't everything? However, it does make it sound like it's made in germany. You get what you pay for folks. $100 for 2 Santoku knifes, that's what you'd pay for One Henckles or Wusthof.

I ended up returning them because of the ugly washed burnt orange handles. Didn't look so bad in the picture, or on her show. I just couldn't stand the color.

But hey, if you love Rachel Rey, you do get a nifty CD-Rom on how to sharpen kifes, gotta love the value.

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I work for a kitchen cutlery company called CUTCO..some of you may have heard it before. This company teaches you everything there is to know about knives. SAM" knows what he is talking about too. HIGH carbon steel blades will rust but..maintain a sharper edge longer though. Stainless steel blades wont rust but are much softer which will make them dull quicker. Sam was right when he said 420 grade steel is the best steel for kitchen cutlery without taking exotic steps to make it better. Well just to let you guys know CUTCO has a 440 grade steel...that wont rust. There is alot more to discover from cutco..so just visit CUTCO's website. Youll love the "forever guarantee".

These knives are amazing for the price. you can't beat it! they are sturdy, cut amazingly well, never need to be sharpened and i haven't had any problems with rust! I never put them in the dishwasher because i know that they would probably start to rust. its so easy just to hand wash them. Nothing will stick the to blade so its an easy rinse wipe and your done!! For anyone looking to buy great knives but don't want to spend a lot of dough, this is the buy for sure!

Obviously the people who gave a bad review on these knives all just lazily threw their knives into the dishwasher. GOOD QUALITY KNIVES SHOULDN'T BE THROWN IN A DISHWASHER. HAND WASH ONLY! I don't care if the label said it was dish washer safe. Don't always believe what you read. Dish washer safe is on alot of things, but sometimes the dish washer doesn't even do the best of jobs. ALL KNIVES ARE TO BE HAND WASHED! The dish washer will damage the blade. And you must have the common sense to think that anything sharp thrown into a dish washer is going to get thrown around and the tip banging against things will eventually become worn to the point where you can't even sharpen it the best anymore. Oh...and...STAINLESS STEEL MEANS SPOT-FREE WHEN IT DRIES AND SUCH, NOT RUST-FREE!!!!!! Some people shouldn't be given knives.

When I bought my Henckels (not the el cheapo Henckels International, mind you) knives I was looking for a sharpening steel but ended up with the pull-through gadget they call a "sharpener". Someone's already pointed out the difference, that the device is a "honer" that merely sets the blade straight. It returns usability but doesn't actually SHARPEN, i.e, shave off metal and recreate the edge. After reality set in that I could keep running my knives in this honer until I was blue in the face and never increase the sharpness but merely prolong it, I decided to look for a way to really sharpen a knife.

Local and mail-order services didn't appeal to me because I didn't want the knives out of my hands or tested on stuff I wouldn't cut in my kitchen. So I went looking for sharpeners I could use in the home.

- As I read opinions, the whetstone seems to be the best possible way. The electrical sharpeners are about the only alternative that actually re-create an edge, so I thought if the best of them doesn't satisfy me I'll have to go with a whetstone. And I bought this machine.

- As one reviewer pointed out on a slightly different model, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. If you think you'll simply get an edge by running the blades through the six grooves in order, you will be sorely disappointed.

- The first and second pairs of grooves are for different knives and the third works with the first, maybe the second too. And that's not all.

- You have to run the knife, test for a good burr on the new edge, and polish the edge straight to get your razor sharpness.

- Don't forget to wash the knives, before and after the sharpening. You don't want food or moisture in the sharpener, or microscopic metal in your cut food.

- Big question: is it razor sharp? Yes, but under some conditions. I tried this with five knives: Four Henckels five-star blades, and one some-other brand blade. On one Henckels santoku, I made do with a minimum burr and got a sharp blade, but it wasn't razor sharp. This will be done over. The other brand blade got a nice burr and everything, but never got razor sharp, though it was sharper than it had ever been. The three other Henckels knives, they are as close to razor sharp as anything.

- What do I consider razor sharp? I ran an edge across a small part of my arm and it took off all the hair. THIS IS NOT SAFE - I have shaved with a straight razor so I didn't cut myself. DON'T DO THIS, read on: I used the same blade to cut a slice off a vine ripened ripe tomato without using a chopping board, and established this test: The slice comes off with no skin left on the end of the slice where the knife finishes the cut. That is razor sharp. Vine-ripened, ripe tomatoes tend to have a skin that is almost like plastic wrap - thin and very resilient to the sharpest blade.

- None of my newly bought knives were able to pass the hand-held ripe tomato or hair-on-arm test when they were new. So the sharpness is better than the factory blade.

- The second groove can put a microscopic serration on the edge for better cutting in some situations. Or sharpen a serrated edge. I haven't tried this yet, will update the review when I do. But I'm very happy with this product.

- Criticism that won't take away a star: Reading the manual in this age of short-attention can be painful because the text is small and the lines too long. Paragraph breaks are scant. More pictures, narrower columns and some white space couldn't hurt, especially here where reading the manual is a requirement (not just an overload of warnings or obvious, unnecessary direction)

- All this seems long and tedious the way I describe it, but once you've read the manual, you will have your knives sharp in minutes. So sharp you may be tempted to try to work on the factory edge of a newly bought knife. Just remember, it's important to start with a reasonably good quality knife whose metal can stand up to a fine edge.

This sharpener does an absolutely GREAT job sharpening any knife. All of my knives are now sharper then when they were new, even sharp enough to shave with. No regrets from this buyer!

For an electric sharpener, this one is nice. I've used it on five knives now, and all of them are sharp enough to slice a tomato without any pressure from me (just run the knife across the surface under its own weight). So I'm happy. I know that on reviews of the previous models some people complained that the sharpener didn't get their knives razor sharp. This one doesn't either. But it gets them plenty sharp enough for cooking! And much sharper than the knife vendor here in town does...

The only serious negative is that I'm not very impressed with the manual. While it does give instructions on how to sharpen your knives, I didn't think it did a good job of explaining the different types of edges this sharpener can create.

Great set I just wish the larger knives would of been sharper, but that's ok it come with a sharpner

I bought these to use at home, where I cook 4-5 nights per week. I have had my set for over a year now, and am very pleased with them. All the knives have stayed so sharp that I did not need to sharpen them. I like the versatility of having so many different knives and they look great in the block on my counter. I am very pleased with my purchase!
If I worked in a restaurant and did hours of prep work, I would probably want a set with more heft, but these are fine for me. And what a price!

I got exactly what it said it was and it arrived quickly and in great condition. It has every cutting implement I could want and it is all very good quality. I am completely thrilled. It is a very good buy for the money and I was impressed.

I purchased this knife for my mother and used it several times before deciding I wanted a Santoku for myself. The reason I purchased the Wusthof is because she is one of those utterly silly people who think they need to have the same brand for every style of knife, regardless of other choices available. Anyway, the knife is a typical Wusthof: decent quality but lacking in sharpness compared to the higher quality knives available. Nonetheless, I liked the santoku style so I got my own: a Shun. While the Shun was a fair amount more than the Wusthof, the difference in price is well worth it. Comparing these two knives together leaves no doubt to which is superior. The Shun is better crafted, weighted, styled, and most importantly, waaaaay sharper than the Wusthof. One test I did was to drop potatoes of equal size and firmness from about 18" above each knife. The Wusthof 'caught' the potato about half way into it while the Shun shaved it right in half. For me, I would compare the two knives to swords of the past: the Wusthof being a Medieval style- decent quality but not very sharp while the Shun is a Samurai sword- the highest quality and sharpness available.
Spend the extra dough for the superior knife, opt for the Shun.

Working as a prep cook I use many different types of knives and also cut many different types of meats, vegetables, fruits, ect. Of my entire knife set, my Wusthof Santoku is by far my favorite. The balance and how light it is as well as how well it fits into my hand makes it the perfect knife for cleaning the rhines of fruits, creating finely diced vegetables, or anything else that requires a lot of control. You can chop, rock, or use any type of cutting technique with this knife well, and I have absolutly no complaints about it.

Obviously, for some things a heavier knife is required, and for that I have a Wusthof classic chef's knife, but I still use this more than any other.

Quite frankly, I am one of those guys that will check out the reviews, but not give one. I have to give a review on this knife. It is simply incredible. Wusthof is certainly a well known and established manufacturer of fine cutlery, but this particular knife is the best everyday knife you will ever use. Go try it. You will agree and then tell your family and friends about it.

I use this board for veggies. It is large enough that you can cut a variety of veggies at once. It is resistant to knife marks and is easy to use. Highly recommend!

I just recently ordered and received this item (with lightening fast speed) and I am really impressed. I won a set of nice Chicago Cutlery knives in a survey contest and started doing some research on how to keep them nice and sharp for the longest time possible. I found out a nice good board of maple or cherry that was at least an inch thick was the best bet. I am following the oiling instructions since before I didn't do that and all of my cutting boards would split. Also, not allowing my hubby to put them in the dishwasher is a good idea as well. It looks like it will stand up to the job and it is big enough to carve a ham or roast so we love it!

This cutting board is the right size and has the right "ergonomics." Though it could easily be a "both sides" type cutting board, you'll likely only use the top side with it's perimeter juice groove (sorry, don't know what it's normally called--perhaps PJG will catch on...) and the classy "Chicago Cutlery" moniker burned-in to the face. But, hey, we just talking about wooden cutting boards, right? What besides good size, the right weight, and a PJG do you need? Well folks, this board has got it! It's beautiful cherry color--not pine or plastic-colored but truly gorgeous cherrywood coloration. And after seasoning my new board with mineral oil before first use the deep color was only enhanced. This board is a fine product.

It took a little longer than the directions said it would, but this sharpener got my kitchen knives very sharp. I would recommend it.

I bought this at Target and didn't expect much. To my surprise the first knives I sharpened cut like butter through a thick orange peel right away. I did four more knives in succession, each one really dull, and they now are like new. I highly recommend this. It really beats the cheap, hand-held variety, especially if you have a drawer-full of old knives that need sharpening.

Its just what my husband wanted we look at the same model on line at JCPennys and it was 30.00 more and this was great because it was on sale. I am very skeptical about buying on line but Amazon has just been great with the secure sight now I love to shop amazon on line

I have had these knives for over a year and of all the knives I have owned they are the best. They may not compare to the high-end knives made by this brand, but they are great for the typical family. I am very very satisfied with them!

great set of knives! perfect for any uses and i am reasonably pleased with all facets of each knife included!

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This was my last shot at buying a low priced knife set. After trying several others and having to simply toss them out, I finally found a set that is a keeper.
The knives are very sharp and heavy....well worth the money spent!

I was very pleased to find this set of knives at such an affordable price. I was even more pleased at the quality of the set. I knew, with the Farberware name on it, I would be satisfied but I got more than I expected.
The knives are sturdily made with a nice sharp edge and a comfortable grip. The block they come with sets up nicely too. I was especially happy with the serated edge on the steak knives.

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