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KitchenAid Stainless Steel 14-Piece Block Set. Set includes: 8" Chef, 8" Slicer, 7" Santoku, 5" Serrated Utility, 3 1/2" parer, Sharpening Steel, Black Kitchen Shear in a Black Traditional Block. A full complement of cutlery for every use.
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- Blades with razor sharp edges create a premium cutting performance
- Durable, long-lasting blades forged from high-carbon stainless steel
- Light and stable hand-conforming grip makes carving, slicing, and dicing effortless
- Convenient traditional block designed for easy knife storage
- Brushed stainless steel handles
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 "Absolute garbage" 2009-08-28
By Robert P. Brodner Jr. (Frisco, TX United States)
We finally broke down and bought a new knife set and settled on this one due to the look and Kitchenaid reputation. Boy are we sorry. We've had this set for a little over a year and 2 of the table knives broke. The blade just snapped in half. Not from abuse, just having a dish get laid on top of them in the sink. Avoid these at all cost.

 "RUST BUCKET! Looked good, cuts well." 2009-08-01
By Michael
I have had this set for at least 3 years now. The set looks good and cuts well. All the knives started showing rust spots shortly after purchase. Now the rusting is all over. I wouldn't want to put these rusted knives on any of my food. I had a stainless Cuisinart set previously, but wanted the black block look in our new kitchen. The Cuisinart set had no rust issue... I should have kept it! This would be a great set and I wold rate it a five star if not for the rusting which make them unusable; unless you don't mind getting a tetnus shot when your done eating!

 "Looks great, but doesn't hold up" 2009-06-01
By S. Cullen
We bought this set because of the look and Kitchenaid name. Unfortunately, after only a couple weeks these knives had rust spots all over them. This was only with normal use and hand washing. No problem with the way they cut, but if you purchase them expect to have a set of rusty knives.

 "very well made high carbon stainless for this price cannot be beat" 2009-05-20
By beerorkid (NE)
My wife got me this set for christmas a couple years back and I absolutely love them. If you do the research you would know there are 3 kinds of materials used for most knives. Carbon steel which is soft, cheap, does not hold a sharp edge for long, and rusts. Stainless steel which is hard and keeps a sharp edge for a while but, is really hard to sharpen. The best of both is high carbon stainless steel which gives you the best of both worlds, which is what this set is made of.



The 3 big knifes are amazing. The spine (back edge) is rounded for comfort. The bolster (where the blade meets the handle) is rounded and extremely comfortable to use for long periods. Also the bolster / heel design eliminates the chance of cutting yourself from a sharp edge at the base of the blade. The balance is really good as well. These are really comfortable knives to use for extended periods of time. If you do not know knife skills please look them up and use a pinch grip for slicing and chopping. These knives are almost ergonomic for the pinch grip. I second guessed the quality of this set I got as a gift till I saw how much thought was put into the design and researched the materials used. These are my best knives I own and I use them daily with pride.



If you use your knives daily you will need to care for them. Cut on only plastic or wood, hone with the sharpening steel every couple of uses (more on that below), and keep it sharp by a professional or sharpen them on your own. Never put a quality knife like this in the dishwasher. When you are done with it rinse it and wash if needed, hand dry and place back in the block. Not only will it keep your knives in their best shape but it is a basic safety measure. Dishwashers destroy sharp knives. Not only do the detergents damage the edge, but the heat can weaken the temper of the edge since it is so thin. The carbon content of these knives will rust if not properly taken care of. This is not pure stainless, this is a professional set of high quality knives. This might seem rude, but if you cannot take proper care of your knives you do not deserve this set.



The sharpening steel is a name that suggests it actually sharpens, it does not. It should be called a honing steel. What it does is straighten out the edge to correct any rolling of the edge that has happened after use. The steel included is very good and magnetized to collect burs that might be removed during honing.



I have had these knives professionally sharpened and then started sharpening them myself. They hold an edge very well and the quality of the metal shines through. I do not know of another set that has so many great design qualities and is made of such fine materials for the price. I would recommend these to anyone and buy them as gifts if only my friends cooked at home as much as I do.



My only complaints are:

- the scissors are not as strong as I would like. I replaced them with a more robust pair

- the steak knives are a bit blunt and not too sharp. I used a sharpening stone to sharpen them to my liking. I understand why they came that way though.

- the serrated knife is a bit small and hard to work with. I would of liked a bigger and better designed serrated / bread knife.

Still not enough to dock a star for the price point.

 "should "stainless" steel rust this much??" 2009-04-23
By Diane Kwak (Northern NJ)
before purchasing, i read the reviews and noted that i should hand wash these knives... and i've been doing just that and placing wet knives in my dishrack to air dry. maybe that's where i went wrong (i should have towel dried them as well?), but the knives still rusted, and that is NOT making me happy. i have another knife that looks just like these, made by Cuisinart, that DOES NOT rust, even when washed in the dishwasher. i'm wondering why these rust so much. isn't "stainless steel" supposed to resist rust?



other than the rusting issue, the knives are very good. they are incredibly sharp. however, with the rusting issue, i wish i could return them...


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Buy Cheap Chicago Cutlery 14-Slot Knife Storage Block with In-Block Sharpener

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Chicago Cutlery 14-Slot In-Block Sharpener includes 1-Each 14-slot in-block sharpener.Chicago Cutlery MagnaSharp block combines the convenience of a high-quality storage block with technology of a pull-though sharpener. Simply insert your fine edged knife into the sharpening slot and, while applying slight downward pressure on the knife edge, pull the knife out of the slot. Repeat this 3-4 times, and your knife edge will be realigned and sharpened. The block holds fourteen knives, including steak knives. The ceramic rods in the MagnaSharp™ sharpener will sharpen any fine edge knife, simply, safely and conveniently.
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- Innovative pull-out design sharpens knives quickly, safely, and easily
- Ceramic sharpening rods
- Conveniently located inside storage block
- Lifetime guarantee; not for use with serrated edges
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 "knife block" 2009-03-23
By Marie-Antoinette Larobina (New Brunswick NJ USA)
The knife block is very weighty and of good quality. Knives fit well. Overall it is a well-made product.

 "Review of Chicago Cutlery 14 slot knife block with sharpener" 2008-10-30
By Emily Dickenson "Kath" (Connecticut)
This product is as described, neatly holds steak knives on lower portion of block as well as multiple larger size knives. Built-in knife sharpener is terrific. Price was perfect.

 "A nice block of wood " 2008-07-18
By Peter Markus (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
This is a well made, good looking knife block that will store 90 percent of your kitchen cutlery. However wide bladed choppers won't fit.



The built in knife sharpener is very convenient and does double duty a storage slot. I was also surprised to find a free high quality Chicago Cutlery paring knife in the package. A nice extra.



I will probably purchase their Signature kitchen scissors later. Of course there is a slot for them on the knife block.

 "Just The Right Slots!" 2008-06-21
By Lolly Jay
I really like this. Just the right number and size of slots for my knife collection. The built-in sharpener is nice when you're in a hurry and can't hunt around for your stone.

 "Very good item" 2008-06-16
By D. Thompson (Charlotte, NC USA)
The knife block is everything it was advertised to be! I am proud to own this item. It is a high quality cutlery knife block and sharpner!


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Buy Cheap Victorinox 7-Piece Knife Block Set

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Designed to outfit the kitchen with basic and specialty cutlery, the 7-piece set from Victorinox provides established and aspiring chefs with top-of-the-line tools. The set includes a 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 4-1/2-inch tomato and bagel knife, 5-inch mini chef's and utility knife, and an 8-inch chef's knife. For keeping blades in prime working condition, a sharpening steel is included. Kitchen shears round out the set, and a handy, attractive hardwood block neatly stores every piece. Each knife features high-carbon, stainless-steel blades, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so every knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade. In addition, full tang construction provides strength and balance. The black Fibrox handles feature a non-slip, ergonomic design to minimize wrist tension, and they are approved by the National Sanitation Foundation. The NSF mark is a certification of quality assurance and hygienic design, carried on all Victorinox Cutlery blades with a Fibrox handle. Sure-grip handles with finger guards are a valuable feature, since the handles inevitably get greasy or wet. A great gift idea, the set carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects. What's in the Box:3-1/2-inch paring knife, 4-1/2-inch tomato and bagel knife, 5-inch mini chef's and utility knife, 8-inch chef's knife, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and slant hardwood block.
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- 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 4-1/2-inch tomato and bagel knife, 5-inch mini chef's and utility knife, 8-inch chef's knife, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and slant hardwood block
- High-carbon, stainless-steel blades; special tempering process used to produce edges that can be resharpened over and over
- Full tang for strength and balance
- NSF-certified, ergonomic, black fibrox handles are slip resistant for maximum safety, and they minimize wrist strain
- Hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects
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This WMF Bamboo Knife Block is amazingly versatile and unique, featuring a gorgeous bamboo exterior, with a removable bristle pad inside that holds the knives in place. Whats exceptional about this knife block is that it does not have predetermined slots, so you can insert and house all knife sizes.
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- Contemporary German design
- Removable bristle pad; Just rinse clean
- Ideal knife storage for the countertop
- Eco-friendly sustainable bamboo
- Wipe exterior clean
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Buy Cheap J.A. Henckels 10-Slot Hardwood Knife Storage Block

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This hardwood block stores up to eight kitchen knives, a sharpening steel, and kitchen scissors within reach on the counter while protecting knife edges from the nicking they would suffer in a drawer. The natural-finish block displays Henckels's famous logo beneath the scissors slot in the front
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- 10 Slots for storage of knives, kitcen shears, and a sharpening steel
- Rubber feet prevent slipping of block
- Quality, hardwood construction
- Forward slant allows for easy access to knives
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 "Henckels 10 Slot Basic Starter Knife Block" 2008-02-22
By B. Miller (Muskego, WI United States)
We purchased this block after deciding that a) We had more knives then our old block could hold b) We had upgraded our knives to Henckels c) It looked fairly attractive in the picture.



This item looks great in the picture, what we received left us feeling a little disappointed. The picture illustrates nice wood grain with even finish and a 'beechwood' quality texture. What we received was a block with uneven finish, made from birch (I think). (Made in Canada) Much less attractive than illustrated.



There are an adequate number of slots for a basic knife selection. However, forget about using the carving fork slot unless you have a Henckels fork. Most other forks have a curved surface and won't fit the slot (we tried). Not so bad since it can be used for a sharpening steel instead.



All in all, not a bad purchase for the price. It's functional, but loses points for attractiveness.

 "Works as intended" 2008-01-12
By P. L. Klose (Green Valley AZ)
This item works as it was intended with no limitations. It fits in a small counter space (which is why I bought it) and has enough slots for the most needed common knives. Good to have available.

 "knife block" 2007-01-16
By D. VORCE
I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH MY ORDER OF THE HENCKELS KNIFE BLOCK. I HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR A WHILE IN THE STORES AND ON THE WEB. THE PRICE I PAID WAS VERY GOOD AND THE QUALITY WAS EVEN BETTER! MY ORDER ARRIVED IN A TIMELY FASHION IN GOOD CONDITION.

 "Does its job effectively." 2005-07-18
By Michael Stack (North Chelmsford, MA USA)
Attractive block with a Henckels' logo to inspire brand loyalty ;-). Looks good and does its job well. Holds a honing steel, kitchen shears, two large bladed knives, four medium bladed knives, and two small bladed knives. Some items may stick out the back, but the open-backed design grants the luxury of not having to worry about blade length (this may be common in knife blocks, but this is my first one).


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End the Clutter and Get Organized!The Bamboo Magnetic Knife Block has tons of uses and is the perfect accessory to organize and store all your knives and keep them within easy reach. The wood is well crafted in a nice satin finished honey tone bamboo, while the rare earth magnets are set in steel cups which are embedded between the layers of bamboo so they can not come out and the rubber friction strips prevent slipping and sliding. To get the knife block loose, just lift up from the bottom and it will release. Remove, refill, and replace without tools! Steel washers and screws are included for adapting to non-metallic surfaces.The Magnetic Bamboo Knife Block is a great place to store all your favorite or most used knives. This block has 6 slots: two are for blades as wide as 2 1/4 inches and 4 slots will hold blades up to 2 inches wide. Most knives are not that big and you will find it easy to place two in each slot allowing the block to hold up to as many as 12 knives. The knives can be as long as 10 1/2 inches. This block protects the blades from accidents and can be attached to your refrigerator at any angle. The block is also a convenient kitchen accessory because it will hold ceramic knives which do not stick to magnetic strips. With this handy tool around, your drawers and countertops will be less cluttered and your kitchen will be more organized.
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 "Bamboo Knife Holder" 2009-07-04
By Mike C (Jackson, MS)
I like this knife holder because it saves counter space. My only problem with the unit is that the magnets are fairly weak and if you put heavy knifes it won't hold. It will slide down the side of your refigerator. I found a simple solution to the problem by using some duct tape just below the knife holder to keep it from sliding down.

 "Excellent knife storage solution" 2009-03-02
By Chris Porter
No complaints here, really. Arrived in a timely manner in good condition; functions as promised. My only quibble arose when I was first loading the knives in the slots -- the whole thing slid down the side of my refrigerator a couple inches. This has not happened again under normal usage, so my slight nervousness about the effectiveness of the magnets is probably unwarranted.

 "Nice knife block, excellent customer service" 2009-02-09
By R. Matsumoto (Bellingham, WA USA)
The knife block is as described, and is a very clean and space efficient way to handle up to 6 knives.



Pros:



- All slots are large enough to hold wide-blade knifes like Santuko or Chef's knives. (Many larger blocks only have two or three large slots - I bought this one to replace such a block because I have three wide blade knives.)



- Clean, minimalist design. Quite attractive, if you like the picture, that's what you'll get.



- Strong rare earth magnets attach to appliances, and it comes with metal disks and flush mounting screws that you can attach to cabinets, etc. so you can magnetically attach it there.



Cons:



- Magnets are just strong enough to hold it when loaded with heavy knives, another magnet would allow it to be more secure and tip to more angles when fully loaded.



The unit I initially received had a defect, but the vendor ([...] ) made replacement completely pain-free. You absolutely could not ask for better customer service than I received. My replacement arrived today and is in place, saving counterspace in our small kitchen.

 "I really like this block" 2008-04-28
By Geek (PA)
Very clean design but well thought out.



There are 2 strong magnets near the top of the block. They are slightly recessed so they don't actually make contact with whatever they are attached to. This is great to keep from scratching your refrigerator or whatever.



Since there are no magnets at the bottom, its very easy to remove. Simply lift from the bottom edge and it comes right off. A padded bar at the bottom also keeps the block level and offers protection from scratches as well.



This block is simple but a nice design and saves on counter space.


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An in-drawer knife storage system is a great option if your counter space is limited, or if you are concerned about leaving your knives out for safety reasons (i.e. young curious children in the home). The tray holds knives safely and securely while protecting the edges and your family.
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- Safely, conveniently stores 12 knives and sharpening steel in drawer
- Bi-level display, with top holding blades to 5 inches, bottom to 10 inches
- Top level also suitable for six steak knives
- Sharpener slot large enough for 10-inch tool
- Made of wood; fits most kitchen drawers; 17-by-9-by-2 inches
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 "good choice" 2009-07-08
By dodmon (sierra foothills)
We were looking for a knife block when we found the tray. We could not find dimensions but took a chance on ordering. It turned out to be exactly what we required and keeps the knives sharp and within reach in a drawer. The dimensions are 9"w x 17"d.

 "J.A. Henckels In-Drawer Knife Tray" 2009-05-15
By Ronald L. Angelly (Gainesville, VA)
FIts perfectly, A great solution for protecting your knifes if you do not want a big wooden block setting on the counter taking up space. The knifes are easy to retrieve and are out of the reach of small children. Deliver was on time and no problems at all I will order again.

 "Best knife tray ever" 2009-04-16
By Keepsakekeeper (Chicago, IL)
Strong, sturdy - made of real wood. This tray is heavy enough to stay put in the drawer - unlike those flimsy ones. Our quality knives are stored appropriately & they don't have to sit out on the counter in some bulky butcher block. Couldn't have asked for anything more. This is perfect.

 "Very Disappointed" 2008-12-31
By Jessica
I bought this knife tray based upon the reviews of others. How disappointed I was in the quality of this product. The tray was put together crooked so that it wouldn't even fit my kitchen drawers. Based upon the amount I paid for this product, it is of extremely poor quality.

 "much better than last one" 2008-11-30
By Steph Plum
Had another knife holder that kept getting caught on the top side of the drawer when we pulled it out. We had to stick our fingers into the tiny opening and push the knife ends down to get the drawer open. Finally I got frustrated enough to look for a new one and found this. This is so much nicer! It fits in the drawer well, sits way down in it. The knives all fit in there even though none of ours are Henckels. I am very satisfied with this product. One less headache in my life!


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You can safely store and display all your new Miracle Blades in our gorgeous, custom, Miracle Knife butcher's block. Includes 4 steak knives.
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- Includes 4 steak knives
- This beautiful piece will hold and protect your Miracle Blade III Perfection Series for years of dependable service and it looks great on your kitchen counter.
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 "Excellent product" 2009-08-14
By Mihaela Marina
This is the block I was looking for, it fits the knife set. Miracle blade are excellent products, I recommend buying them on Amazon.

 "Miracle Blade Knife Block" 2009-03-03
By Joshua Hudson (NH USA)
You get what you pay for. It does the job. Although a few of my steak knife slots weren't cut fully and the knives didn't fit all the way in. Easy fix. Other than that it is a decent knife block.

 "The best knives around" 2009-02-02
By Robyn Dotson (Edinburg, VA)
My husband and I bought these knives when they first came out. After using them only a few times, we bought 2 more sets for our grown children; everyone absolutely loves them. My sister and mother came to stay with us for several months this past year and made the comment that they would love to have a set for themselves as well. They would actually argue over who was going to use the knives for cutting up the vegetables or meat we would be cooking with. I went online and ordered a set for them for Christmas; can we say "happy campers". My Mom and sister were so surprised and excited, they didn't realize that you could still purchase them; we have had our set for at least 5 years and would never switch to another brand. They really are the "Miracle Blade".


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The Wusthof 9 slot block is made of beechwood and will hold one cooks knife and a kitchen shear in the base.
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- european beechwood
- Will hold shear
- rubberized base for secure storage
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 "Good basic storage block, but not beechwood" 2009-07-14
By Bobby932 (Oakland, CA)
This is a decent storage block. However, based on 10 years experience working with wood I can say that this is not made of beechwood. It's some type of tropical wood. Beechwood is a classic choice for European storage blocks, butcher blocks etc and has a more redish appearance and distinctive grain (for example, see the pictures of the larger Wustoff blocks). This product gets the job done, but the description is incorrect.

 "Wusthof knife block" 2009-02-28
By Gayle Lacy (Fort Washington, MD)
This is a solid and tidy block as expected and nicely priced. However, it can accommodate only two of the three Wusthof knives I've collected so far. It has only one slot for the larger chef knife; all other slots are for much smaller, paring-sized knives. Wish I had just bought a basic set with block and knives included, guaranteed to fit.

 "Good basic block" 2009-01-18
By Warren J. Dew (Somerville, MA USA)
The Wusthof 9 slot knife block is of beechwood, a softer European hardwood. It takes up about 4"x9" of counter space, with maybe an inch of overhang in the front. Its slots are as follows, from top to bottom:



- wide slot for a chef's knife of up to 10" (25cm) blade length

- square hole for a sharpening steel of up to 10" (25cm) length

- two slots for narrower knives of up to 8.5" (22cm) length, such as a carving knife and a bread knife

- moderately wide slot for a knife of up to 8" (20cm) length; this slot is not wide enough for a full size chef's knife, but did fit my 5.5" (14cm) mini chef's knife, and would also fit a boning knife

- narrow slot, 8" (20cm) long; however, this slot will not fit most 8" knives and seems designed for the Wusthof 6" (16cm) "sandwich" knife

- two small slots, 7" (18cm) deep; these are too narrow for the sandwich knife, and seem designed for the paring knife and the utility knife

- short slot for kitchen shears; I don't know exactly how long this is because it doesn't go all the way through, but it works fine for my Wusthof kitchen shears



I used this block for over a decade, at which point it was replaced because I finally accumulated more Wusthof knives than would fit in this block. After all those years it was slightly dingy because I'd never washed it, and had developed a slight crack on one side that did not affect its utility (and which I only noticed when I pulled it out to measure the slot lengths for this review). It's a good basic knife block for a typical kitchen.

 "Perfect" 2008-12-09
By Mom2Roscoe
I love this knife block. It's a great choice for those of us who keep a sensible number of knives on hand. I like that it compact, looks nice, and has a nice variety of slots for the knives I use everyday.

 "Great and Simple Product for a starter in Culinary Field" 2007-02-18
By Sarah J. Cataldi (Rochester, NY)
I think this product is a great and useful tool in the kitchen. For me it was a great start to my kitchen and it holds all of my wonderful Wustof tools/knives. I think anyone would see that this product is great and the price was very reasonable for it's duties, especially after looking for one in the stores. They were twice as much and I couldn't find the right kind for my set of knives. Great Product!


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