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The Classic cutlery line bears all the traits that Wüsthof knives are known for: impeccable construction, incredible sharpness, and long-lasting durability. Each Classic knife is precision-forged--blade, bolster, and tang--from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel. The blade is tested by lasers and honed by hand, with computer-controlled front-to-back tapering, grinding, and polishing. A visible full tang--the blade's shaft runs the entire length of the handle--ensures excellent balance and strength. Classic handles are molded from a durable black synthetic called Hostaform-C with traditional triple riveting. The knives promise a lifetime of hard-working companionship in the kitchen. This Wüsthof Classic 8 piece block set is a great way to jumpstart your cutlery collection or begin overhauling your old set of knives. Designed to meet the most popular cutting demands, the set includes an 8" Cooks knife for chopping, and a 3-1/2-inch paring knife for coring, trimming, and peeling, 4.5" Utility knife for slicing and peeling. This sets also includes a 8" bread knife, 6" sandwich knife, kitchen shears. Wusthof also includes a 9-inch sharpening steel and an attractive oak block with a total of 17 slots so you can add specialty knives or your old favorites. Classic knives, though safe in the dishwasher, should be washed by hand for best results.
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- Blade, bolster and tang forged out of a single piece of high carbon German nostain steel.
- Black 3 rivet synthetic handles for strength and durability
- Laser tested edge for uniform cutting and long-lasting sharp edge.
- Made in Solingen Germany
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 "Product fine...shipper sucks!" 2009-03-21
By Michael C. Jacobi (Katy, Texas, USA)
The Wustof Classic 8 Piece Knife set arrived! woo-hoo! But what is this? The outer-box the product arrived in from "ShopDealOnly" is crumpled, ripped and the packing tape is coming off! Yikes! I openes that box to find the Wustof box loose within and rattling around, no bubble wrap, or stuffing. Luckily, the Wustof box itself, containing the knives, and block, was packaged securely so the product is fine.

I do not recommend Amazon use this shipper,retailer again, I was lucky...this time.

 "nice knives, just one problem" 2009-01-09
By S. Magliocco
I owned an 8" wusthof che's knife and it was the best knife I've even owned. I got this block as a Christmas present and was very disappointed that the quality and weight of the chef's knife was not what I was used to. Overall very good, but not Wusthof's highest quality.

 "Weak edge retention!" 2008-08-22
By V. Nagy
My first set of quality knives. Well balanced, nice looking, but weak edge retention. Despite using bamboo as a cutting surface I have to resharpen them every week to keep a razor sharp edge. I was pretty satisfied with them until I tried a small Global utility knife, which was much sharper out of the box and maintained its edge way longer. Initially, I tried to convince myself that my Wusthofs still had some advantage in balance and weight, but as time passed I discovered that I was using them less frequently.

In comparison Wusthofs are made of a significantly softer steel and the quality of the edge does not even compare to the Globals. Believe me, there is a World beyond German knives that needs to be discovered. If my Globals worth 5 stars then these knives deserve only 3.

 "Great knife; expensive, but worth it" 2008-05-07
By Matt (Sterling Heights, MI USA)
The knife block itself has room for many other knives, and 6 steak knives. The knives themselves are extremely well made. The black handles with metal rivets are definitely a classic/elegant look, and the knives are incredibly sharp. Heavy and sturdy, these knives also hold their edge very well. My favorite knife is the 6" utility knife, because it's not too big, it can be used by men and woman alike (the 8" chef's knife may be a bit big for smaller women), and it's thin enough to get into smaller areas. The smaller 2 knives are greater for vegetable prep.

Definitely don't put these in the dishwasher. And make sure if you buy steakknives, to put them in EDGE UP... as the edge will wear down if you keep sliding the edge along the wood by putting them in edge down.

I already threw all my other knives out. Very happy!

 "wusthof classic knife set review, ginsu steak knives" 2007-11-18
By Raj Yalamanchili (NJ, USA)
awesome well balanced knives. sharp. The chefs knife and paring knife see the most use. mom recommended.



Highly recommend getting the cheap ginsu 6 piece bakelite steak knife set for $10 on amazon. The handles color, design and rivets match the wusthoff set. And you will not feel bad when you destroy these eating steak on glass plates.


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- High-quality knives with German stainless steel blades, plastic handles and full tangs with 3 rivets
- Set includes 3" paring knife, 5" utility knife, 7" Santoku knife, 8" chef knife and six 4" steak knives
- Also includes 8" kitchen shears, 9" sharpening steel and 9Hx4Wx8.25D knife block
- Santoku knife has hollow edge for easy food release from the blade
- Hand wash
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 "Henckels" 2009-05-13
By Cheryl M. Tahtinen (Los Angeles, CA)
Henckels. What can I say. Very functional. When I buy knives as a gift, I always choose Henckels because once is enough and that's the end of it. You never have to buy again.

 "Knives" 2009-01-10
By Rebecca Fuller (Panama City, FL United States)
Just as advertised, a very nice gift for my daughter-in-law! Quickly sent and received in excellent shape.

 "Impressive quality" 2008-12-22
By D. Z. (Milwaukee, WI)
Impressive quality - the blocked set even includes a sharpener so knives never dull. My family loves this product!

 "Great Value! Great knives!" 2008-07-19
By A. Becker (Mokena, Il)
I have had this 13 piece knife set for over a month now. The knives arrived very sharp and I have found that they hold the edge very well. Using the sharpening tool that comes with it does the job if you follow the directions and method of sharpening that they recommend. It is nice to have the knives and scissors in one location, at my fingertips. I highly recommend this set.

 "great product" 2007-06-26
By D. Chau
i love the new sets of knifes. i got for my wife. she almost cut her finger almost off.that's how sharp

they are. she always complain about my old set.i hope and wish for you all it work and everyone will be happy.


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J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy knives are a contemporary style priced at a great value. These knives are fully forged and made of high quality stainless steel. The stylish molded POM handles with brushed stainless steel accents and stainless steel rivets provide a comfortable grip. This 16 pc "East Meets West" set gives you the popular knives from both cuisines. The set includes the following: 3" Vegetable Knife (kudamono fine edge), 3" Parer, 6" Utility, 8" Chef's, 8" Carver, 8" Bread, 7" Hollow Edge Santoku, 9" Steel, 6 - 4 1/2" Stamped Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears and black Storage Block. Lifetime Warranty.
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- 16-piece "East meets West" knife set
- Includes: vegetable knife (kudamono fine edge), paring knife, utility knife, chef's knife, carving knife, bread knife, santoku, sharpening steel, 6-steak knives, kitchen shears, and storage block
- POM riveted handle with brushed stainless steel accents
- Hygienic, break proof, and dishwasher-safe (not recommended by J.A. Henckels International)
- High quality stainless-steel is stain and rust resistant; lifetime warranty
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 "What an embarrassment" 2009-01-09
By Diana De La Pena
I purchased this knife set as a Christmas gift for my sister and I have to say...I should have listen to the reviews. My sister is so nice and she did not say anything but as I visited her place the other night I saw it. Rust on the knives!! And, in less than a 2 weeks!! Please, do not waste your money. Look for other sets. I should have.

 "Very Sharp" 2008-11-18
By jtj (Lafayette, LA USA)
I bought this set of knifes for my wife 4 months ago. We love using them, the best and worst part about them is they are so sharp. It is very easy to slice through pretty much anything. You just have to be careful, if you barely touch skin you will be putting on a band aid. Other reviews talked about how the steak knifes were junk. They are by no means junk they just aren't solid forged like the rest of the knifes, but steak knifes aren't for everyday use they are steak knifes. So unless you are strickly carnivores they will be very good and last a long time.

 "Rust issues" 2008-11-04
By Michael Armani (LOS ANGELES, CA USA)
I bought this set a couple of months ago the knives developed rust spots almost immediately. When I exchanged them, the second set had the same problem: RUST! The steak knives are very cheaply made and will dent easily, but more importantly, if you leave any of the knives in the sink overnight, by the next morning you'll find rust spots all over them. This is truly an inferior product.

 "Excellent, will far surpass most users' expectations" 2008-07-30
By Steven Quigley (Pasadena, MD USA)
This is a variation of my review of the J.A. Henckels International Forged Synergy 13-Piece Knife Set. But this 16-piece set is the one I'd recommend, so here goes... My wife and I have been using the Forged Synergy knives for about 2 years, and we couldn't be happier with them. They are well made, well-balanced, have beautiful handles, a nice finish, and hold a very sharp edge--we've sliced tomatoes with all of them. If you're buying your first set of fine knives, these WILL hold up to the Henckels reputation for quality.



Now regarding what some others have said about rusting and quality, I'll just add my two cents. There is a "Forged Synergy" and a "Fine Edge Synergy" series, and the main kitchen knives in those sets are NOT the same (though the steak knives appear to be so). The forged series has a metal tine that runs all the way through the handle with the black grips riveted on. The J.A. Henckels International Fine Edge Synergy 13-Piece Block Set is totally different--see the Amazon photos and descriptions for yourself. Yes, this Forged Synergy set is also made in China (not Spain or Germany like some of the more expensive Henckels sets that are 2 to 5 times more expensive), but the quality is still excellent and should far surpass most users' expectations.



Regarding rust spots, we've had none. However, there are two main types of stainless steel: one is harder and slightly less stain resistant; the other is more stain resistant but slightly softer. That means that you give up a little stain resistance to have a knife that holds a sharper edge longer. I think that's much more important than having to clean an occasional rust spot off if it were to occur. And usually, rust spots come from cheap kitchen gadgets whose rust sticks to the stainless--not that the stainless itself is rusting.



There are only two minor faults I find with this set (that didn't stop me from buying it, however). The kitchen shears are excellent quality and cut great, but the two parts should be easily separable for cleaning purposes. You'll see this in newer shear designs, and it's not a feature that would add to the cost. Also, the black finished knife block will eventually show wear and tear from missing when inserting knives into the slots. I'd have prefered a standard maple block. Lastly, for a few dollars more, I recommend the 16-piece version of this set over the 13-piece set because you get three more knives for about the price of one more.

 "Excellent!" 2008-05-26
By Randall Flagg (CASTLE ROCK, CO United States)
Great product. Much easier to use and maintain than other much more expensive Henckels knives. Holds a wonderful edge without constantly turning to the steel.


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Victorinox, makers of the Original Swiss Army Knife, has been crafting fine cutlery since the later 1800's. The Victorinox master cutlers have applied their unique ingenuity and techniques to design the highest quality, forged cutlery line. This fine cutlery is hot-drop forged and ice tempered by master forgers in Solingen, Germany exclusively for Victorinox, then shipped to Victorinox in Switzerland for application of their famous proprietary sharp edge and rigid quality control finishing. The result is beautifully balanced, perfectly weighted full tang construction, an intuitively engineered comfortable handle, a high carbon, no stain, high polished forged steel blade with an edge that retains its razor sharpness. 8-piece Knife Block Set includes: 3.5-inch Parer for precision cutting; 6-inch Boning Knife for precise control when separating meat from the bone; 8-inch Slicer for caring neat and even slices; 8-inch Chef's Knife for practically any cutting job; 9-inch Bread Knife for cutting through hard crust or peel without squashing the tender middle inside; Sharpening Steel for keeping knives razor sharp; Kitchen Shear for opening packaging, trimming dough, snipping herbs, even opening bottles; 9-slot Hardwood Block to store and protect knives and has room to add 2 more knives to your collection.
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Technical Details

- Includes 3-1/2-inch parer, 6-inch boning, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch chef¿s, 9-inch bread, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, 9-slot hardwood storage block
- High carbon stainless steel provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer and give desired effect when re-sharpened
- Single-piece, full-tang construction; bolsterless edges for use of entire blades and ease of sharpening
- Triple rivet handles ergonomically designed to provide optimum weight, balance, and comfort; plastic over molded (POM) handles will hold shape and not crack or separate from blade
- Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; hot-drop forged in Germany, finished in Switzerland
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 "Great Gift" 2009-09-19
By Charles Chen (East Windsor, NJ)
Gave this as a gift to my brother in law for his engagement and he seemed to be really impressed by it and really like it.



I did a lot of comparisons when looking for a knife set to purchase at this price range. While I _personally_ would have preferred a smaller set of better knives (say Shuns), it seems that most people prefer a more complete set - go figure. That being the case, as I looked around on Amazon, I didn't find many knife sets at this price range that didn't have "gaps" between the block and the knives; most sets had a block that had empty slots. I also liked the more contemporary and modern lines of the knives.



As for the performance and ergonomics? I can't say - yet. But MOST people also aren't knife nuts like me and a set like this would perform as well or better than their daily use, stamped steel knives. The important thing is that your average 20-something venturing out on their own will really love this knife set for their home or apartment.

 "Swiss Army Perfection" 2008-04-28
By Island Cook (Puget Sound, WA USA)
The makers of Swiss Army Knives know their cutlery. Here is a magnificent kitchen cutlery set containing all the basics of fine knives needed in home kitchens. You cannot go wrong here. No knife stays sharp forever, it is the ability of a knife to resharpen quickly and easily that distinguishes it from cheaper knives. Victorinox uses German Solingen blades and then finishes and perfects each knife in their Swiss factory. These knives perform as well as a fine Swiss watch. No good home chef should be without them.


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J.A. Henckels International Eversharp Pro knives are made from high quality stainless steel with a micro-serrated edge. They are one made of one piece stamped construction with triple riveted handles. This 7pc. Knife block set includes the following: 3" Parer, 5" Tomato, 5" Boning, 7" Santoku, 8" Bread, 8" Chef's and Hardwood Block.
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- High Quality Stainless Steel Blade
- One-Piece, Heavy Weight, Stamped Construction
- Triple Riveted Handles with Stainless Steel Rivets
- Fully Visible Tang Construction
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 "good quality for the price" 2008-12-26
By R. Gura (Brooklyn, NY)
I bought these as a christmas gift for my boyfriend and couldn't be happier. They might not be the knives for a professional chef, but they are perfect for anyone who wants a high-quality everyday knife set for the kitchen.

 "Still sharp after a year's everyday use" 2008-12-19
By Objective Subjective (TX USA)
This set was a great value for the price. All the knives are still very sharp after a year of everyday use. We also bought the steak knives at the same time and they also have maintained sharpness.

 "great everyday knives" 2008-12-10
By M. Haddix (Aberdeen, MD)
Great knives, have had for over 2 years now. I cook a lot and really wanted a good knife in the kitchen. These have good comfortable handles, easy to cut, strong thick metal blades, etc. It's definatley not the expensive version of Henckels, but great quality & economical. I've compared other versions in same price range at the stores and these have the best blades and handles. Also a plus is the "Eversharp" blade - I love it because I never have to sharpen a knife again, it's always sharp, they cut great. As with any knife they should never go in the dishwasher, but we place ours in the dishwasher from time to time and have never had any problems. I would definatley recommend.

 "Nice overall set" 2008-12-03
By Rob Edwards (Oklahoma)
This is overall a nice set of knives, good weight and they don't bend too much. Henckels International means "made in China or Taiwan" not Germany but overall it is a nice set. I have used it for several months now and even wash them in the dishwasher with no stains or rust showing up. If you are the person who wants the German name this is not for you but if you want a knife that is sharp and ready to use every day, give them a try.

 "booo" 2008-11-03
By Amber L. Jeakins (reno nv usa)
knifes are not smooth and sharp, dont bother saving money on these spend a little more and get the orig.

if i had it to do again i would not purchase these.


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- Set Includes: 3.5" Parer, 5.5" Tomato/Bagel, 6" Utility, 6" Fork, 5" Boning, 5" & 7" Santoku, 8" Slicer, 8" Chef's, 8" Bread, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, 10" Steel, and Block
- High carbon, no-stain German steel from tip to tang. Sharpens more easily than ordinary stainless and maintains its edge longer. Resists rust, stains, discoloration.
- One piece forging of blade, bolster and tang for long-lasting durability. No parts to separate.
- Ergonomic grip handle uniquely contoured for one size fits all comfort.
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 "Good but for the steak-knives." 2008-12-25
By Gerald Love (Tampa)
"21 pieces" is a block of wood, a fork, a pair of scissors, a sharpener, eight steak knives, and nine actual kitchen knives.



Starting with those nine knives: they are reasonably typical in design with comfortable, well-shaped handles and convienent labels on the pommel. They cut well out of the box (not as good as my Shun's, but far less expensive as well), and I highly recommend them at this point in the market segment.



If you don't spend a lot of time prepping, but have money enough that you want to get a "good set", or if you need great knives but cannot afford a good Wustof or Shun line, then these may be excellent. In my case, I've used them to make sure I have a full set of knives and then added my couple of most-used knives (chef, steak, slicer) from higher-end.



Where I actually find fault, however, is with the steak-knives in this set. Firstly: they are stamped, not forged; and are a bit small-handeled for my taste as well. Worst of all, they have decided to put deep serration (I'd really say they look more like tines) along the leading half of what is the cutting surface. In a meat like pork, they tend to tear some off and hold on to it.



In summary: great kitchen knives pared with sub-par steak knives. Buy the kitchen-knife set and then get a decent set of steak knives seperately.

 "Nice but not the best quality" 2008-10-05
By Wookiee (USA NEW YORK)
They are sharp and feel good in the hand but they are not made of the good stainless steel. They are made of "stain resistant" steel which can rust. Ours has some rust stain spots on them already because we did not dry them off well after washing. The quality is not the greatest either, our 8 inch slicer was slightly curved when new. Other than that, for the price you get alot of knives and they are sharp and work well.

I do not regret buying them. It was a good deal.

 "Great set, everything that you would need!" 2008-03-06
By Lionhog (Orange County, CA)
After researching knives for a while, I chose this set. For the price, and all that you get, who could ask for anything more! The weight and balance of these knives is great. They are very sharp to start out with, and have maintained a nice edge. If you are looking for a great set that will not set you back $500-$1000 or more, this is the one. To be sure that any knife will work for you, go to a store and hold different makes and models. If the knife is not comfortable in your hands, you won't use it. As I said, these knives are great for me! My favorite is the 8" Chef's knife.



Now to the negative...

The block takes up alot of counter space, so you may consider the 17 piece set if space is an issue. They are made in China, but they are forged from German high carbon no stain steel. The steak knives that come with the set are just okay, but the set is complete and I don't need anything else.



I would recomend these to anyone looking for a new cutlery set! Enjoy...

 "Great set of Cutlery" 2008-01-04
By D. Ferrell (Streetsboro, OH USA)
This is a great set of cutlery. My wife and I use something out of this set on a daily basis. We had one of the 7 inch Santoku knives to begin with and bought the whole set we liked it so much.


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Craftsmanship has been a tradition at Wusthof for over 190 years. Quality and precision have always been the standard that we measure our knife by. Our Gourmet line of stamped German Knives take precision to a new level. Each knife in this line is actually cut from a piece of high carbon German steel using a laser beam to make an exact a perfect blade. The Gourmet 14 piece set has a very functional assortment of Gourmet knives. The set includes 3 inch parer, 4.5 inch utility, 7 inch santoku, 8" bread, 7" cooks, a quantity of 6 4.5inch steak knives, a kitchen shear, 9" sharpening steel and a 17 slot block.
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- Wüsthof Gourmet set includes 13 knives/utensils and 17-slot oak block
- Includes: 3-inch paring; 4-1/2-inch utility; 7-inch santoku; 7-inch cook's; 8-inch bread; 6 4-1/2-inch steak; shears; 9-inch sharpening steel
- Knives laser-cut from high-carbon, stain-resistant German steel
- Full-tang, high-impact 3-rivet handles
- Made in Solingen, Germany; wash cutlery by hand
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 "sharp" 2008-08-11
By Janet F. Hunter (Erie, CO United States)
I love them. It is the first time I have owned knives that are really sharp. I would recommed them to everyone.

Jan

 "Wusthof Gourmet 14-piece Block set" 2008-02-25
By Sara Goldblum
I have been using my Wusthof knives every day. I will probably add more knives, since I like to cook.


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