Cutlery Reviews

I have used this set for seven summers of cooking at summer language villages, and have never been disappointed. These are good knives; the blade is of great quality and keeps its edge for longer than you might expect. I have seen these knives get a lot of hard wear from the workers in my kitchen, and have had to use them in the same manner myself. They hold up excellently and are dependable for big food prep needs. Now I just need to get a set for my home. As with anything, you need to know your tools and keep them in repair (with sharpening on regular basis, etc.)

For the $100, you could buy a single Wusthof grand prix chefs knife. Ask yourself, how many hours a day will you be using your knives? These knives are well made, sharp, and hold their edge well. They look very similar to those expensive knives that so few of us can afford. The balance is not as good as the pricey competition, but at one third to one half the price this set does admirably. They are a bit heavy, as are most knives in this price range, but they feel solid in the hand. Steak knives are wonderful and go well with my stainless flatwear. I am a casual cook and sometimes gourmet who admits these knives are a lot of bang for the buck.

I recently purchased this set after spending several weeks trying to decide which set was right for me. Not a chef, just a regular guy who likes to cook. I looked at several competators and decided that, for the price, this set was the best one out there. I've had the opportunity to use most of the knives at this point and I find that they keep their edge very well and are extraordinarily easy to clean up. They have a nice heft to them and the handles seem to be just the right size. The only drawback that I see is that I would have preferred an 8" chefs knife instead of the 6" that comes with the set. Overall excellent for the price and an absolutely sufficient set for novice.

I love the set, fits great, and cuts great, the only disappointment was putting notches in the blade when trying to chop through some thin bones.

Cuts like a Samurai blade quality, and doesn't need to steel as frequent as the Henckels/ Wusthof knives. It has excellent weight for a medium sized hand. However, the handles get quite slippery when wet, so keep your hands clean and dry while using this knife for safety. Also, if you plan on saving money on getting a cheaper steel, DON'T, because this Global blade is much harder than the Henckels/Wusthof blades; a qood quality Diamond coated or ceramic steel is a must, or if you really like the steel design, get the Global steel which can cost quite a bit. Overall, this is a good quality knife with proper care and attention needed, just like a Samurai would do to get use to his sword.

I have owned my 12 inch Henckels for about six months now. I am a food and beverage industry professional, and I rely on my knives every day to help me expedite my chores and this knife has been most helpful. It is perfectly balanced, the perfect size for all the various tasks at hand in a professional kitchen, however most home cooks would most likely not benefit from its elongated blade. The only thing that causes me to give this knife a four star instead of five is that it is hard to keep an edge with extended use. I put mine on a steel every day, and with as much use I need out of it, I have to. Overall though it is an excellent knife, and I will use it until it is worn away.

I received a set of these a year ago and I love them! The quality of the blades are unique, light weight and well balanced. I highly recommend them for the holidays or for yourself. I'm convinced and will continue to buy more pieces in the collection.

I would have given this carving set 5 stars if it was not for the box. Perfect knife, nice fork (the fact that the fork fits in a regular knife-block slot is certainly a plus when compared to Wusthof forks).

Anyway, one of the main reasons I bought the set from Amazon was the presentation box. Sadly, like most well designed but poorly made things, this box has the gold and black label which reads "made in China".

It would have been great if we were allowed to post pictures of the products to show the way we received them. Well, the main wood block was loose (I guess it would be to much to ask for quality control in some places) and the velvet was ripped off in a place and scratched in a few others.

I repaired the box (as much as possible) and it looks okish now. Anyway, do not buy the set because of the box - you might be in for an unpleasant surprise. Some may have better luck and get a nicer box; as I said, the design is good, just the quality of these things is probably random.

Henckels makes a great knife and this set represents a great value. If you like a heavier knife, go with a Wustof. If you favor a lighter set, this is the one.

I have 3 Henckels Four Star paring knives. Ironically, the standard paring gets the least use. The granny paring one is the most versatile because of its pointed tip. You can get in smaller areas easier such as for coring. The thinner-width tip means it can slice curves easier. I would get this paring knife it's your only one. If not, I love my straight-edge (Kudamono) paring knife the best.