Cutlery Reviews

i have used this cleaver for one month and love it. it is a nice cleaver for cooking asian food. nice size and weight!

I have the 8" Chef's knife from this collection and I'm quite enamored of it: good heft and balance, exquisitely sharp, easily honed, etc. I purchased this paring knife to go with it and I am quite satisfied. Originally, I gave four stars because I found the balance off; working with the knife has convinced me that it has a perfect balance and hand feel. I would change the rating to five stars if I could figure out how. If you want a good paring knife that will last you for the rest of your life, look no farther. The steel is the same top-quality German stainless used in Solingen knives, but the knife is manufactured in China. Best of both worlds!

I thought this knife sounded big for a paring knife and boy was I right. This is really great for slicing/boning/paring. Of course, if you have the money and the inclination, go for actual slicing and boning knives and get a 3-3.5" paring knife. I basically use this and a 8" chef's knife for everything. The steel is high quality forged german carbon stainless steel. Of course, like all knives, clean and dry this knife directly after use. It won't let you down. As a paring knife, i'd give it 4 stars, but i've found its versatility worth that fifth star.

This item was ordered 1/4/06 it is now 2/25/06 and has not yet been shipped. Hard to rate the item, but for sure you can see the rating for delivery.

I was curious about what a Santoku knife - a Japanese-style chef's knife - was all about, and bought this pair because in my mind $19.99 beats paying something like $195.95 for a similar-looking Henckel, or Sabatier, or the such. And if I didn't like it, I figured that $19.99 wasn't much of a loss.

Turns out that this is a solid-built, solid-feeling, heavy but well-balanced tool.

I've had it for a week or so, and by now I wouldn't know what to do without it (this goes as well for the cute little companion paring knife). It just fits naturally in my hand, and works wonderfully.
So treat yourself, go splurge, It's worth it and much more.

I bought this set of knives after returned a disappointing santoku knife I got from Target. This one is so much better, has excellent weight, feel very balanced in hand. Most importantly, it's sharp! Even the small knife comes with it is well-bulit, too. I'm very happy with it. I'd give it 4 stars for performance, then there's price so it deserves a 5!

Walnut Tradition Kitchen Scissors (ASIN: B00005AM7R) do not have "Comfortable wood handles secured with triple-brass rivets", they have unattractive chocolate-brown plastic handles.

The bottle opener and screw driver extensions are a poor design feature, and simply get in the way.

Especially for people who cook alot (live to eat, rather than eat to live), these scissors are a fantastic gift. I have given at least a dozen pairs as wedding or house-warming gifts. I have had mine for eight years & they are still razor-sharp. I reach for them a dozen times each day. These would be a welcome gift for a valued staff member or an appreciated teacher, as the holidays approach. I couldn't live without mine.

These scissors are easy to clean. We have used them as a screwdriver, a bottle opener, wire cutters, and of course scissors. I highly recommend a pair of utility scissors for any kitchen. These come apart for easy cleaning, this is a great feature because it gives you an opportunity to dry the scissors very well and eliminate any bacteria growth or rusting.

I was excited when I got the set, however after a few cuts/uses the knives are dull and the santoku has rust on the sharp end of the blade. For a warranty claim I have to pre pay postage to get a replacement. Not recommended at all! I'm surprised at the low quality with this brand.

I once owned a small seafood restaurant and if I had these knives then, my job would have been so much easier. I am no longer in the business, but I love to cook at home for my family. Good tools make the job go faster and free's up cooking time.
Very pleased.

i recieved these knives for christmas and they were so wonderful that I had to get online and order another set. I recommend these knives to everyone.