Just opened these and the knives look very different from the picture online. They look more like the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Flatware Bellasera 4-piece Steak Knife Set. The rest of the silverware matches up. Am I seeing things or did I get a bad set?
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I think you got a bad one....mine were beautiful and I have been complimented on them. Only complaint is it takes a while to figure out how to set the knife on he plate without it sliding out. Best
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I just had eye surgery and am not at home. But as I recall, the backs of the forks are plain (there may be a border that carries over from the side for a fraction of an inch). I don't remember about the backs of the knives, but I think again it may be that they are bordered, but not as chased as the fronts. The bowls of the spoons and forks have tiny, unobtrusive butterflies and another figure lightly carved into them. Again, this is from memory; I hope it is correct enough.
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I just looked up your china pattern. I think it would look lovely together! These have only the little butterfly stamped on the 'bowl' of the spoons and forks, and on the handle of the knife... the rest is little flower patterns. Be aware that these are big and heavy. I feel like that makes them a better quality... spoons don't bend when scooping ice cream! I had an IKEA set before, and the smaller spoon in the Portmeirion set is almost as big as the soup spoon from the Ikea set. I'm so accustomed to them now, that the IKEA set seems like plastic-ware size.
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The knives are shaped differently than the rest of the pieces and it adds a distinctive pattern to a table setting.We love our set of Bellasara as it is somewhat unusual.
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Yes, but this is an inferior knock of set of J. A. Henckels knives made in China. My $15.00 set of knives from Big Lot's are sharper.
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The steak knives are not serrated. Actually I am not find of their ergonomics. The rest of the set is fine.
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No the knifes I got where different then what was pictured. Not cut out in handle and no thumb groove. Will take some work on a grinder to get them to a good point and edge. The only positive is they are weighted well.
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Hi, while I am no expert in detecting knockoff's these seem very legit to me, main reason being the quality. Have had the first set for over 18 months & they are still extremely sharp and look great. On the other hand some Chinese knifes from Target that we had lost their sharpness in 6 months.
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Doesn't seem to be much difference in any of those respects. They are all great knives. For the price they are actually exceptional. I had purchased three to see in person, keep the one i liked best and gift the other two. I ended up choose the color I liked bestt..... That's what it came down to, because they were all great knives.
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I found another page with reviews where someone else mentioned it only being B&W.; The response was: "I don't know what the person was talking about with the "black and white" images problem was talking about, these images are pretty nice(and in color). Maybe they should send theirs back and buy another one before they're sold out..."Link - http://www.markwielgus.com/amspell/amproduct/jewelry/B000PGRBGA
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They are German knives but, be certain that this is what you want. Although they are excellent knives, my wife was looking for the 2 person "Zwilling J.A. Henckels" knives (these are 1person "J.A. Henckels" knives) of a much higher quality and much more expensive.
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I do not have my knives here with me to describe to you. They are at my summer home however, I've asked one of my children to give me a set for Christmas for the home I am in now. I LOVE THEM. My only complaint is the sissors that came with them. I had rather have had another knife. I am a senior citizen and this is the best set of knieves I've ever owned. My son that is a Chef told me about them.
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My steak knifes started to form rust the first day they were used. I guess if you wash and dry them completely by hand the minute you are done using them, they won't form rust (and it is more than surface rust). I sure hope they sell for 10 bucks at a garage sale. I will be ordering better knives in a few days. To the company...get real, people can't wash and clean them that quick.And they are not as sharp as advertised. I had a 10 year old set of knives from another company, they still don't have rust, but the handles started to break.
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Well, I'm not sure what classic refers to in this instance, the set I have the steak knives have a handle of brushed metal, while the other, larger knives have a handle very much like the picture shows. What I do know about this set is it is, without a doubt, the best set of knives I've ever owned! The knives are sharp, weighted perfectly in your hand, attractive to sit on the counter with a great assortment included. In my opinion, you won't go wrong with this set. I've been extremely pleased. However, as for the original question, I'm afraid I don't definitively know the answer. Season's Greetings! Well, I'm not sure what classic refers to in this instance, the set I have the steak knives have a handle of brushed metal, while the other, larger knives have a handle very much like the picture shows. What I do know about this set is it is, without a doubt, the best set of knives I've ever owned! The knives are sharp, weighted perfectly in your hand, attractive to sit on the counter with a great assortment included. In my opinion, you won't go wrong with this set. I've been extremely pleased. However, as for the original question, I'm afraid I don't definitively know the answer. Season's... » Read More Well, I'm not sure what classic refers to in this instance, the set I have the steak knives have a handle of brushed metal, while the other, larger knives have a handle very much like the picture shows. What I do know about this set is it is, without a doubt, the best set of knives I've ever owned! The knives are sharp, weighted perfectly in your hand, attractive to sit on the counter with a great assortment included. In my opinion, you won't go wrong with this set. I've been extremely pleased. However, as for the original question, I'm afraid I don't definitively know the answer. Season's Greetings! « Show Less
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I believe these were the forerunner of the twin four star series. I have been using these knives for years at home and they are top quality. I would assume they would work in a professional kitchen because they are top quality Henckels knives, up there with the Classic, and not the cheaper variety like the Eversharp. However, you might be best served by going to the Zwilling website direct.
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They are stoneware so shouldn't scratch too much....however my set of Orleans stoneware from Pfalzgraf is all scratched up in the white center where it really shows up, due to use of steak knives....not sure how the Hearthstone, which is also stoneware I believe, compares.
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Hello! First of all, this set is wonderful. The set we purchased comes with; a French Chef's knife, an Old-Fashioned Butcher's knife, a Slicer knife, a super Parer knife, a regular Paring knife, a Steak/Utility knife, a Vegetable Peeler and a Carving Fork. We also purchased the set of 6 Steak Knives and the cutlery Quick Edge Sharpener. Love them all. Needed to replace the Butcher's Knife with no questions asked and had no problems returning for a free replacement. We HIGHLY recommend this product because they are made in the U.S.A. with pride and they stand behind their products. Enjoy them like I do!!!!