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Seki Magoroku are traditional Japanese knives which have been manufactured in a similar style or centuries.. There are now some European shapes to complement this line. This series catches the eye with its mirror-finished edge of high-quality steel, featuring Molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel blade with a hardness of 58 HRC. The handles feature a rich Bubinga wood handle in the traditional chestnut-shape. Manufactured in Japan by KAI which for more than 90 years has manufactured cutlery and related products of exceptional function, sharpness, and durability. It's these qualities that presently place products by KAI among the world's best.
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- Seki Magoroku 9 Pc. Block set features: 4" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 6.5" Nakiri Knife, 6.75" Santoku Knife, 8" Cherfs Knife, 8" Bread Knife, 8.25" Yanagiba Slicing Knife, Bamboo Block, and Whetstone.
- High carbon stainless steel
- Rich Bubinga wood handle. This hardwood is from Africa and is considered one of the Rosewoods and takes on a high lustrous finish.
- The polished polypropylene collar harmonically complements the modern color of the wood.
- Hand wash and dry
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 "Truly beautiful and practical set" 2008-08-13
By Groch (Broomfield, CO United States)
Over the years I've purchased a lot from Amazon, this knife set is one of my all time favorite buys.

I will not review the individual knives here, but to say that they are beautifully crafted, and very sharp. Check out the reviews on each of the individual knives for owner feedback. Some have European style blades (sharpened on 2 edges) some are Japanese with single edges. All are nicely balanced and made in Japan.



As for the set, consider the assortment. Many 9 piece sets give you an odd assortment of mostly small knives along with cheap scissors, an ugly block, and a throw away steel hone. This set, as the photo shows, has 7 well chosen knives, a beautifully finished bamboo block (the same one in the Shun sets) and a full size whetstone. So far as I can tell, the whetstone (KAI model AP-0305) is not otherwise available in the U.S., but it uses well chosen 400/1000 grit. Equivalent stones sell for about $60 on Amazon.



I have not owned them long enough to report on long term wear, they have wood handles so should be hand washed, but expect them to provide excellent service for many years.


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Scanpan Classic Cutlery is crafted from the finest grade German stainless steel. Each blade is expertly ground, honed and tested. The angle must be exact, uniform from bolster to tip and the curve flawlessly tapered. The blade is Rockwell tested to ensure that it's tempered and hardened to to perfection. The Scanpan Classic 6-piece Block Set features these cutlery essentials: 3.5-inch Paring Knife, 6-inch Utility Knife, 8-inch Bread Knife, 8-inch Cook's Knive, 8-inch Carving Knife and a Beechwood Knife Block to store and protect your Scanpan Classis Cutlery.
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- Fully hot-drop forged construction, top quality German stainless steel
- Superior taper ground cutting edge, 20-degree angle
- Perfectly weighted and balanced
- Ergonomic trilobal handle design
- Dishwasher safe - but not recommended
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Buy Cheap J.A. Henckels Twin L Kitchen 2-Piece Set

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J.A. Henckels TWIN L Duo Set has two essential kitchen products in one convenient set. The set includes TWIN L Kitchen Shears, and a paring knife. The shears are multi-purpose and powerful with a long lasting cutting edge. The parer is also multi-purpose for many paring, peeling, and slicing tasks.
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- Micro serrated blades on shears have excellent cutting edge retention
- Screw top opener feature of shears
- High carbon, no-stain steel for knife and shears
- Lifetime Warranty
- Dishwasher safe (not recommended by J.A. Henckels)
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 "Decent shears and a poor paring knife -- average at best" 2009-10-26
By Richard Wong (Ewing, NJ United States)
J.A. Henckels have two major lines. Zwilling J.A. Henckels knives are made in Germany using higher quality stainless steel (except the Twin Cermax line which is made in Japan), and J.A. Henckels International knives are made from non-German countries using lower quality steel. This Henckels Twin L Kitchen 2-pice Set is made in Germany with good stainless steel. Henckels, like Wusthof, keeps secret of its steel formula. Many believe the stainless steel used for most Zwilling J.A. Henckels is very close to 440C, which is a good solid steel grade.



Knowing the paring knife is made from a good steel and learning this set is on sale ($15), I decided to make this purchase. Unfortunately, the construction of this parer is poor. I have no problem with the steel quality. I have no problem with the fact that it is a stamped knife which I knew it. My complaint is the fact that the blade is thin, which makes it too flexible and very flimsy. Part of the reason for its thinness is that it is a flat ground knife, as opposed a saber ground knife. The blade tapers all the way from spine to edge. If it is a Japanese hard steel knife, then a thin blade is desirable, but this is not super hard steel. It neither feels right nor safe that the blade bends as I peel, and then suddenly flicks. This parer is only suitable for the lightest job. As far as I am concern, peeling an apple skin is too tough for this parer. In my opinion, this parer worths no more than $5, and I would not even buy it for $5 as there are many better $5 parers.



Ironically, the shears are decent. They are not the best, but they are solid and have a good feel. They are hold together by a screw-able pivot screw. This allows the blades to be easily sharpened. I really appreciate this as I hand-sharp my knives with different whetstones (diamond and water stones). The shears worths $10 or more. $15 for this set is passable.



I would give the parer a 2 stars rating (or maybe even less) and the shears a 4 stars rating. As a set, I am giving a 3-stars rating. To be honest, I probably would not have make this purchase in hindsight. However, I would not say this is a totally bad purchase. It is just not what I need.

 "Henckels Quality, Fabulous Price!" 2009-08-30
By Walter Dobrowolski (Young, AZ)
Just as you would expect, this pair from J.A. Henckels cutlery is sturdy and dependable. The pairing knife is small and razor sharp--perfect for those situations when you need the functionality of a small blade. I've used it for garnishing as well.

 "Great....as expected" 2009-08-14
By Roger A. Lange (Upland, CA)
I purchased this item as Christmas gifts. A little early, I know. As I have purchased other Henckel items, I knew this would be a "bullet-proof", quality gift. I have already given some out as birthday gifts, and have received a lot of smiles. Need some good gift items (including yourself)? You won't go wrong. Oh, I did have a Henckels knife that was defective. All they asked was that the knife be returned so they could examine it to try and determine what the fault was. A new one was promptly mailed. I'll be looking for more great deals from Amazon and Henckles.

 "Great set, good bargain!" 2009-07-21
By R. Tsang
The shears are very sharp. I cut all kinds of food with them and had no problem. I even tried using them to cut paper and string to test its sharpness and they have passed the test. I wash them often and let them air dry and so far haven't found any rust on the steel.



The paring knife is very sharp and does a nice job cutting finer food items. I use it to remove seeds from fruits and melons mostly. The only downside is that I found a little bit of rust on the blade near the finger guard. I thought stainless steel is resistant to corrosion? No?

 "Henckels Lite, but Excellent" 2009-06-13
By Kathlyn Storey (Rancho Murieta, CA)
At $14.99 for both the scissors and a paring knife, including super saver shipping, this is a screaming deal. I already own the Henckels scissors and paring knife in heavier versions, so why get these?



The scissors are handy in my kitchen for opening my mail, cutting any paper or plastic packaging, and for doing my flower arrangements. They are somewhat smaller than my other pair, but they are every bit as sharp. The handles are almost as sturdy as well; another reviewer uses these for cutting up poultry, but I have my doubts about whether they are sturdy enough. My heavier scissors are available for that and other food processing.



The paring knife is literally razor sharp and does my salads easily. I even used it to slice slits in a frozen pie top, effortlessly. However, the handle is extremely light, and I wouldn't try to use any leverage with this knife.



The best part is that these products are guaranteed by Henckels, just like their other products. I recently mailed in my heavier scissors because one of the handles broke; this pair was over 25 years old. I paid the postage to Henckels, and they sent me a new pair free, including free return postage, no questions asked. You cannot beat that for customer service.



August 8, 2009 update: Now that I have been extensively using the knife for a couple of months, it is still razor sharp. Notwithstanding the thinness of the blade, it is particularly good for taking cooked corn off the cob and for cutting off excess fat from thick bacon. I flat out love the scissors for kitchen tasks; they too are extremely sharp.


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Buy Cheap CulinHome Nouveaux Collection 8-Piece Stainless-Steel Knife Set

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An ultra sleek, modern knife block for the contemporary home. This set features an 8 Chef, 8 Bread, 8 Slicing, 8 Utility, 3.5 Paring, 6 Carving Fork, 8 Sharpening Steel. These professional blades are made of the highest quality stainless steel. Handles are ergonomically designed for a contoured grip with a unique seamless design to prevent bacteria accumulation. Each CulinHome knife is backed by a lifetime warranty.
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- 3-1/2-inch paring, 8-inch utility, 8-inch chef's, 8-inch bread, and 8-inch slicing knife
- Also includes 6-inch carving fork, 8-inch sharpening steel, and steel block
- Ergonomic handles provide a seamless design to prevent bacteria accumulation
- High-quality stainless-steel blades; washing by hand recommended
- Measures 10-1/2 by 4 by 12-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty
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The Classic Ikon 14-piece block set includes 3-1/2-inch parer, 4-1/2-inch utility, 6qty 4-1/2-inch steak knives, 6-inch sandwich knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch cooks knife, 10-inch steel, kitchen shears and a 17 slot storage block, Wusthof Classic Ikon is a culmination of all the best features of each of the Wusthof knife lines. The combined riveted handle design is combined with a contoured shape to add comfort and control. The Classic Ikon adds a rear bolster that acts as a counter balance when using the knife. This second bolster adds significant blade control. Classic Ikon has a unique forward bolster as well. The forward partial bolster is designed so you can sharpen the complete length of the blade. This bolster is also curvered inwards to allow your fingers greater control while holding the knife by the blade. Located in The Cutlery Capital of the World, Solingen Germany, the Wusthof factory history goes back as far as 1814 when the company was listed with the Duchy of Berg. To this day, the company remains family owned. Throughout it’s history, Wusthof has focused almost solely on the manufacturing of forged knives for the professional chef and home cooking enthusiast. Wusthof uses a special blend of German steel through out the whole length of the knife. The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine knife, but it is also crucial that each blade is precisely tempered. This tempering allows the knife to hold its edge for an extremely long time, yet still be able to be maintained in your home kitchen with out the need to be sent away for maintenance. Our unique compound angle is not seen in many knives. This angle tapers from the spine of the knife to the edge to allow for a sturdy, yet extremely sharp edge while it also tapers from the bolster to the tip to give the knife strength as well as flexibility.
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- 14-piece set includes 3-1/2-inch parer, 4-1/2-inch utility, 6-inch sandwich, 8-inch bread, 8-inch chef, six 4-1/2-inch steak, 10-inch sharpening steel, and kitchen shears
- Precision forged from single piece of high-carbon German stainless steel; laser-controlled and tested cutting edge
- Double bolsters provide heft and balance for effortless cutting; full tang extends through the handle
- Triple-riveted black handles with innovative contoured design; classic 17-slot wood knife block
- Hand washing recommended; backed by limited lifetime warranty; made in Germany
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Fully forged from high-carbon stainless steel, the Olivier line combines Mundial performance with a bold, ruggedly handsome, wood-handled design that's unlike anything else on the market today. 16-piece set includes: 2 1/2-inch peeling knife, 3 1/2-inch paring knife, 4 - 4-inch steak knives - serrated edge, 6-inch utility knife - serrated edge, 6-inch chef's knife, 7-inch santoku knife - hollow edge, 8-inch carving knife - hollow edge, 8-inch bread knife - serrated edge, 8-inch chef's knife, carving fork - straight tines, 10-inch sharpening steel, take-a-part kitchen shears, and 23-slot wood block
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- Full tang and high-carbon stainless-steel blade
- Long-lasting razor-sharp edge
- Perfectly balanced ergonomic ironwood handle
- Quality and performance independently tested; Handwashing recommended
- Comes with a lifetime guarantee; made in Brazil
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 "Top notch, great deal" 2008-08-29
By N. Reimers (Clemmons, NC)
I got these for a steal, $180 on Amazon, and they retail for about $500. Knives are incredible... great balance, feel, handle is very solid ironwood, great selection of knives... there isn't a single one I don't use, which is contrary to most reviewers saying they get too many.



Steel is very sharp out of the box and has stayed that way for the first couple months I have owned them.



Highly recommend snagging them if you can get them for under $200, they simply blow away any set that is remotely close to that price... great investment.


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The Wusthof Grand Prix2 9 piece Santoku block set comes with a wide variety of useful knives as well a the function Santoku. The set includes a 3" straight parer, a wonderful tool for making exacting straight line cuts, a 3.5" parer for peeling and paring, a 4.5" multi-prep for small chopping jobs when the parer just isn't big enough, a 5" tomato knife for slicing tomatos and small breads or bagels and 8" hollow ground carving knife that cuts with less resistance leaving the juices in your meats. The 7" Santoku is a knife of "3 Virtues" for chopping, slicing as well as dicing. The hollow ground edge of the Santoku allows food to release from the blade as tiny air pockets are formed. Also included are Come Apart kitchen shears for triming herbs or a variety of other house hold chores, a 17 slot block to store your Grand Prix2 knives and a honing steel to keep you knives sharp and ready to use. Wusthof Grand Prix2 knives are made in "The Cutlery Capital of the World", Solingen Germany. Each manufacturing step is performed to exacting standards by skilled German workers aided by the most modern, computer guided equipment. Some of our precise steps are done robotically and utilize the same machinery that are used to produce very well known Swiss Watches. It is this balance of German technology and old world hand craftsmanship that is the secret of how each WÜSTHOF knife is created. Known the world-over for it’s unique and uncompromising quality, Wusthof uses a special blend of German steel through out the whole length of the knife. The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine knife, but it is also crucial that each blade is precisely tempered. This tempering allows the knife to hold its edge for an extremely long time, yet still be able to be maintained in your home kitchen with out the need to be sent away for maintenance.
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- Set includes 3" straight parer 3.5" pare 4.5 multi-prep 5" tomato 7" santoku 8" hollow ground carver 8" cooks 9" steel shears and 17 slot block
- Textured Synthetic handles for a safe and secure grip
- High Carbon German No Stain steel
- Compound tapered blade is laser tested for sharpness and the correct cutting angle
- Made in "The Cutlery Capital of the World" Solingen Germany
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This Twin Pro S nine-piece set includes 2-3/4-inch paring/boning knife, 4-inch paring/utility knife, 5-inch serrated/utility knife, 6-inch utility/sandwich knife, 7-inch hollow-edge santoku knife, 8-inch chef's knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, hardwood storage block with steak slots. These Sigmaforge knives are forged from a single piece of Henckels's exclusive high carbon, no-stain steel formula and are Friodur ice hardened for maximum no-stain properties. The triple-riveted Novodur handles are durable, strong, and smooth for excellent control. The super bolster also ensures optimum balance and the laser-controlled edge guarantees a precision cut.
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- Sigmaforge one-piece construction; Friodur ice hardened
- Laser-controlled and hand-honed edge stays sharper longer
- Ergonomic 3-rivet, Novodur handles bonded to the full tang for comfort and precision
- Henckels's exclusive high carbon, no-stain steel formula
- Lifetime warranty
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 "They are OK" 2008-11-09
By JoeSchmoe155 (NY USA)
They need to be sharpened right out of the box. Some of them (8" chef and 10" chef that I bought separately) have spine sharp enough to cut yourself - I had to have it dulled. Other than that they are OK. If I was buying again I would go with Wusthof.



Update: Sharpening steel is your best friend!

 "Don't let some of these negative reviews get you down .. these are GREAT knives!" 2008-01-07
By Love to travel! (Minneapolis, USA)
Don't let some of these negative reviews get you down .. these are GREAT knives!



Prior to purchasing these knives I read the various reviews .. I find Amazon Reviews very helpful! My daughter in law has the Wusthof but I wasn't sure I was willing to pay quite that price since I don't cook as much as she does with her larger family. The Consumer Report information on the Profession S being "Forged because it is very close in form and function to traditionally 'Forged' pieces .. the only difference is that it isn't physically 'forged' from one piece of metal." .. helped my decision also. I then purchased the Henckels and have been just delighted!



Right out of the box they were gorgeous! Not a single defect/flaw/scratch .. each one wonderfully sharp .. I tried each knife .. slicing a piece of paper using from tip to handle .. like slicing through butter!



Quite frankly I would never abuse a fine piece of china nor a good knife .. so I don't worry about warping or discoloration of the handle .. it has always been my practice to just quickly scrub and dry my knife after use .. even my old cheaper knives still look good after years of use .. I'm so happy to finally have some GOOD knives .. trust me .. I'll take REALLY good care of these knives! Have some pride folks! (And if in time they DO get a bit banged up .. mores the benefit to my family .. it created some good food in the banging up!)



I also found the Customer Service Department more than helpful when I called because I wasn't quite sure about one area of registering my product online .. they couldn't have been nicer or more helpful.



I do not have huge hands and these fit my hands really nicely .. AND my husband is BIG .. and he likes them also!

 "Really nice professional knives" 2007-03-10
By Frank R. Carlsen (Star, Idaho USA)
I recently bought a Henckels Professional "S" 9-Piece Block set, and I must say that it looks and feels like the real deal.



My brother is a French Chef, and he preaches the importance of good knives. So when I decided it was time to get a real set of knives, I bought the best that I could afford.



It is right that these knives might not look as good as some cheaper knives, but here the money are not spend on the visual appearance, but the on the actual quality of the blade.



The balance on the knives are near perfect, and they just feel so nice in the hand.



When the knives comes out of the package they are only moderately sharp. So the first thing I did was to sharpen them, and yes they can hold an edge. I use a Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker 204MF, and after 5-10 minutes with each knife it was upgraded from a utility edge to pretty close to a razor edge, and they can hold that edge.



I must admit that I love these knives, and it is a pleasure to work with them.

 "Only the Best!" 2007-01-20
By J. David Constance (Texas)
Excellent product. Sharp and beautiful. Highly recommend. Well packaged. Sold by Metrokitchen.

 "Good blades, less than perfect handles" 2004-12-12
By G. Baldwin (Phoenix, AZ USA)
I purchased my Pro-S set roughly two years ago and have used them on an almost daily basis since.



The blades are of very good quality. Sharpness along the cutting edge was nearly even from base to tip when new. With weekly honing with the "sharpening" steel, the longer 8' blades have remained very sharp. Only the paring knife has lost its sharpness and needed a professional sharpening. The backs of the blades were properly deburred and dulled, allowing for tremendous pressure to be applied without injury to self (chopping turkey bones in half with the Chef knife). The serrated utility knives continue to cut loaves of bread as if they were butter.



My largest complaint has been with the handles. They are a sandwich of steel between dense black plastic. When run though a dishwasher (even without heated drying) or left overnight in soapy dish water, light rust sometimes occurs in the tiny gap between these two materials. It is very superficial and can be quickly cleaned, but it is annoying. The plastic is also starting to see light spidercracks on the paring knife.



Furthermore, the rivets have pitted and tarnished. I can no longer soak my knives before washing them, and the dishwasher is completely out of the question for fear of further damage.



Lastly, the wood block has not warped or discolored even after two years of moisture and direct evening sunlight. The top four slots on the right side all handle 8" blades. The topmost slot could even handle a 12" blade if required.


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16-Piece Cutlery Block Set with 2 1/2-inch peeling knife, 3 1/2-inch paring knife, 4 - 4-inch steak knives - serrated edge, 6-inch utility knife - serrated edge, 6-inch chef's knife, 7-inch santoku knife - hollow edge, 8-inch carving knife - hollow edge, 8-inch bread knife - serrated edge, 8-inch chef's knife, carving fork - straight tines, 10-inch sharpening steel, take-a-part kitchen shears, and 23-slot wood block
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- Fully forged, with a full tang and high-carbon stainless steel blades
- Long-lasting razor-sharp edge
- Perfectly balanced ergonomic three-riveted black poliacetal' handle
- Quality and performance independently tested and verified as unsurpassed at any price point
- Lifetime guarantee
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Stainless steel adds a contemporary look to any kitchen. At Wusthof we have been make fine cutting utensils for over 190 years. This Culinar 7-piece set comes with a 2-3/4-inch bird's beak paring, 3-1/2-inch paring, 5-inch boning, 8-inch bread, 8-inch cook's, 8-inch carving and a contemporary beechwood and aluminum block.
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- 2-3/4-inch bird's-beak paring knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 5-inch boning knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch cook's knife, 8-inch carving knife, beech wood and aluminum block
- Precision-forged high-carbon stain-resistant steel blades
- Tang extends full length of handle for perfect balance
- Ergonomic 18/10 stainless-steel handles
- Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty; made in Solingen Germany
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