Are the knives in the Gourmet 3 pc set forged?
866474
I wish I could tell you one way or the other. I've used them numerous times at this point (no pun ) great knives.
866475
No! Wusthof Gourmet knives are laser-cut from one piece of high carbon stainless steel. This is the new mass production way of making cheap knives. It just sounds impressive. Definitely not forged!
1851457
No, This set is all metal. The knives are very sharp and they match a set of contemporary tableware.
2179093
Dale, I actually got this set for my grandson for Christmas, but I've been using the same exact set since 1967. Of course, the case is long gone as are the orginal blades, but I'm hoping the knives themselves are the same high quality metal construction all around, chucks included. The only plastic you should see evident would be the red handle on the big knife, which comes in handy when you attach a miter saw blade, not included with this set, but a great accessory to have. Hope this helps. If you decide to get this set, I think you'll be pleased with these knives. Mine have given me almost half a century of use and I could have passed them on to my grandson, but hey, I'm not done with them yet. ;-)
2176747
Richard, I think I understand what "forged" would mean. The metal 'blade' runs the entire length of the knife with the handle attached to each side via bolt-like pieces. I have purchased a number of steak knife sets over the years trying to find ones that I like. These are easily a "10" in my book. I plan to order another set of 4 just to have some on hand in case of breakage. Lynn's husband Larry
1677484
Sorry, I already tossed the packaging. However, if you go to www.hamptonforge.com you can ask Hampton Forge LTD (R) directly. It is a US company based in New York and New Jersey but I can't tell you were they get there knives from. I do have to say they are awesome knives. But be careful they are so sharp I have cut myself and didn't even realize it until I saw the blood. I hope this info helps :)
1704027
As far as I know these knives are authentic. At first I was worried after I noticed some variation on the handles. The utility and bread knives say FIBROX, but the chef and paring knives don't. However, if you check Victorinox's web site, you'll see the same variation throughout their Fibrox line, and the knives seem to work as well as advertised, so I don't see any cause to worry.
929982
Yes it is forged steel. When our set came, my husband was very happy with it until he picked up the case and it fell apart (no previous damage or rough treatment on our part. )Disappointing. American made is something we are all trying to support. Please manufacturers, make that a decision one that we we won't regret.
388683
I do not know that answer for certain, but i don't believe they do. There are some informative reviews if you have the time to sift through them. The original version of this knife may have been used by them years ago. This is probably an imitation or replica of that original knife. I accepted that before i bought. So far it seems like a decent knife. I will put it to a real test on my camp/canoe trip a few months from now.
2278287
These are very different as they are high carbon forged knives made in Germany. The knives you typically find at those stores mentioned are usually stamped (not forged) and are made in China.
2091904
I believe so. The ones they always cut pennies with. Very functional knives for the money though
111394
We received two sets of these knives. The first set were the original ones from France. Excellent quality and a nice balanced weight. Beautiful engraving and the bee. The box was the one with the hinged lid. Ordered the other to add to the first from the same place and they were definitely fake. Nothing marched the picture. Amazon stood behind the rider but we sadly don't have the ones that match. I would order and make sure they match the picture. The second ones were in a box with a slide on kid and they were lighter weight. They had Netherlands stamped all over the box. I would give it a shot you will not be disappointed.
1182847
So far as I can tell, no, but it looks almost identical and if what is said about that one is correct, it is perhaps a very good copy of it or maybe cck just puts a custom handle on essentially the same knife and sells it as the 1303.
1270729
i dont remember off hand. i'll say i am impressed with these knives. got more than i was expecting for my money. there are some very nice and expensive knives out there, but i havent run into a task that these knives didn't handle with ease. these knives are used on a regular basis. hand washing and half a dozen strikes on the included sharpening steel keeps them very sharp and looking as new as the day they came out of the box. high quality knives at a low price. to tell you the truth, i'm not seeing the warranty as something i'm ever going to have to worry about.
1237537
Yes, but the set is missing 3 knives from the set (Santoku, Bread Knife, Boning knife) which can be purchased separately.
1486530
Hello,Yes the knives are very sharp and elegant. We never had any complaints.
2176745
No, they're stamped. Some of these answers are confusing 'full tang' with 'forged'.
710820
I believe they are a sort of polymer G-10 look a like. So, no i do not think they are true G-10. Still a great knife though!