How well do the knives cut? I have been disappointed in a lot of flatware sets as the knives never seem to cut meat well and I usually have to use steak knives. This set has good reviews but none of then mention the "performance" of the knives. How well do the knives cut? I have been disappointed in a lot of flatware sets as the knives never seem to cut meat well and I usually have to use steak knives. This set has good reviews but none... » Read More How well do the knives cut? I have been disappointed in a lot of flatware sets as the knives never seem to cut meat well and I usually have to use steak knives. This set has good reviews but none of then mention the "performance" of the knives. « Show Less
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I love my set, but for me I guess I mainly use the knife for spreading butter and preserves. Even though they have a very very sharp edge they are not made to cut steaks, that' s what steak knives are for.
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Haven personally use the knives to cut, but they are not the usual jagged knives type...from the feel of it...it look pretty sharp! (almost cut my fingers while admiring it), hope this helps!
453248
They cut better than most normal dinner knives. They're not serrated but are quite sharp. Hope that helps!
1952696
They are butter knifes not for cutting steaks. This set was a gift for my wife and she loves it. Paul Lumbar
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Excellent. In fact, I would would not recommend placing the knives at the place setting of a child under 8 because they are quite sharp and little fingers could rub it on the sharp edge and get cut.
1515259
I have not had mine long enough to fully answer this question, though mine have had a lot of use. I absolutely love them, and see the price has dropped since I purchased them 2 months ago. I'd say if used properly, you will get a lot of use before having to sharpen them. Stainess will hold a good sharp edge for a long time.
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Hello KB. Amazon asked me if I could help you. I had a set of these knives and one chipped real bad. I had posted a negative review 12/12 and received this response from the dealer, maybe it will help you. Amazon is always willing to work with you too. Response from Shenzhen: Sorry to hear about your knife breaking. We can replace your knife free of charge. For future reference, we don't recommend carving any big meats, as most times you will have to apply torque and force the cut, and unfortunately this can cause the knife blade to snap. The ceramic knife is for precision slicing mainly for slicing fruit, vegetables and softer meats. We apologize again for your negative experience and we'll gladly replace the knife. Feel free to reach out to us on our toll-free number or through our website Contact form (www.shenzhenknives.com) Regards, Shenzhen Knives 866-983-2228
1645409
I have owned this set for over a year and I like it. It is quite modern looking to me. The handles not very bulky. The knives have a little bulkier handle which makes cutting easier. Best of luck on your decision.
2186179
I still LOVE all of my ceramic knives! I use them for different jobs. . . when doing 'small' work, I like the little one, the 5 is a good place to start, since it can be used for many applications. Biggest suggestion: BE CAREFUL!! I've cut myself when I haven't been paying attention. . . it only takes a touch. . . and you can have that little bitty cut.
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Hello, sorry for the inattention. The knives arrived well within the time limit laid down. Are great, wonderful and I recommend the product. I'm with them almost two months and whenever I prepare the food, use them. Best regards, Luis Antonio Olimpio dos Santos.
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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
2106202
Very. These steak knives are the best we've ever had. They are very sharp. The only J.A. Henckels knives that had a round point were the butter knifes, also sharp. The paring knives are the sharpest and one of the best performing knives we've ever had.
741833
We have used it for steaks they were pretty good. Have not used it for thicker cuts of meat.
532998
Hello,Unfortunately, we only sell sets of steak knives + forks in wood - not whole cutlery sets.Sorry for not being able to help.
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I bought the knives as a gift for my daughter. I was very disappointed in their cutting ability. I don't know if sharpening them would have even helped! I have Cutco knives which I purchased at least 40 years ago and I have never had to sharpen them.
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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!!!!
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John,I've had the portable kitchen for over a year and love it. Steaks, chicken breast or burgers all cook up great. I've been getting my butcher to cut steak sized center cut pork chops. They are as good as ribeye steaks, it takes a little soaking in a brine solution, but the PK gives them a flavor that's beyond your imagination. I haven't tried a rack of ribs, but I think the PK will cook most anything, that's why it's called the Portable Kitchen. I bought the PK to replace a similar aluminum cooker that was 35 years old.
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I would have to agree with the other answers here. All knives will require sharpening at some point, also using a steel between sharpening will help maintain a better cutting edge. Many do this on a daily basis if not more often. In my opinion it's a good knife in its price range and holds an edge as well if not better than some of the better quality commercial knives that I've used. I would recommend it over the high dollar knives that are liable to disappear from the work place. It's well balanced but slightly handle heavy which I personally prefer along with a really sharp edge. It's certainly superior to any of the house knives that I've used in the past. I would have to agree with the other answers here. All knives will require sharpening at some point, also using a steel between sharpening will help maintain a better cutting edge. Many do this on a daily basis if not more often. In my opinion it's a good knife in its price range and holds an edge as well if not better than some of the better quality commercial knives that I've used. I would recommend it over the high dollar knives that are liable to disappear from the work place. It's well balanced but slightly handle heavy which I personally prefer along with a really sharp edge. It's... » Read More I would have to agree with the other answers here. All knives will require sharpening at some point, also using a steel between sharpening will help maintain a better cutting edge. Many do this on a daily basis if not more often. In my opinion it's a good knife in its price range and holds an edge as well if not better than some of the better quality commercial knives that I've used. I would recommend it over the high dollar knives that are liable to disappear from the work place. It's well balanced but slightly handle heavy which I personally prefer along with a really sharp edge. It's certainly superior to any of the house knives that I've used in the past. « Show Less
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It's a fact of life that knives dull with use. I use these knives plenty and I ordered a sharpener with mine and use it very often. These are super knives and you will want to keep them always as sharp as when they were new.
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That's a good question. I gave this 3-piece set as a gift, so I don't know the answer. However, I received a Wusthof knife block including the steak knives for Christmas. The quality and craftsmanship don't appear to be nearly as good as other Wusthof knives I have used in the past, which makes me wonder if there are different "levels" or models, and if all Wusthof products are truly manufactured in Germany. Here is a link I found, which you might find helpful. There are phone numbers for inquiries at the bottom. You should give them a call! Hope that is helpful. http://www.prweb.com/releases/wusthof/channel-iq/prweb10460769.htm That's a good question. I gave this 3-piece set as a gift, so I don't know the answer. However, I received a Wusthof knife block including the steak knives for Christmas. The quality and craftsmanship don't appear to be nearly as good as other Wusthof knives I have used in the past, which makes me wonder if there are different "levels" or models, and if all Wusthof products are truly manufactured in Germany. Here is a link I found, which you might find helpful. There are phone numbers for inquiries at the bottom. You should give them a call! Hope that is helpful.... » Read More That's a good question. I gave this 3-piece set as a gift, so I don't know the answer. However, I received a Wusthof knife block including the steak knives for Christmas. The quality and craftsmanship don't appear to be nearly as good as other Wusthof knives I have used in the past, which makes me wonder if there are different "levels" or models, and if all Wusthof products are truly manufactured in Germany. Here is a link I found, which you might find helpful. There are phone numbers for inquiries at the bottom. You should give them a call! Hope that is helpful. http://www.prweb.com/releases/wusthof/channel-iq/prweb10460769.htm « Show Less
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I chop and slice every day on one or more of them, using quality steel honed cutlery. I occasionally see small traces of knife edges, but nothing as you describe. I also put them in the bottom of my dishwasher on normal cycle and they have held up well.