Chef Knives Reviews

I hesitated to buy these because the press was so good.
All the really good knief sets are expensive aren't they? In a word NO!
These are great.
Sharp, they seem to be holding the edge, diswasher safe so far, and
they look good to.
I may buy a second set, I use these for every thing from cutting pbj to
the toughest cuts of meat.

this is great knife set that is highly functional, durable and a cost effective solution. they are also stylish enough for display. i have the whole cutlery set and this was a good addition.

Having sharp, quality knives in the kitchen is essential. I have owned this set for a couple years and it is still in great shape. Good form, easy to hold and they stay sharp with the right care.

The quality of this knife is almost as nice as the German made Henckels. For the money it's OK. I personally feel that the handle is way too heavy. ...

It's important to note that this knife is not made in Germany (the 4 Star, 5 Star, and Pro-S series are).

I started my good knife collection with a set of 3 of these International Classic knives. I later decided to get a larger set (9) of the 4 Star series, some of the finest knives in the world. However, I prefer this chef's knife over the 4 Star one. The grip is heavier and makes the balance a bit nicer.

For the paring knife, I much prefer the 4 Star one, so I wouldn't recommend the set of 3, but this knife is great. I use it all the time. If you are starting out on a knife collection, I recommend these things:
-a 4 Star 3-inch paring knife (or 2 if you are lazy with clean-up)
-this Chef's knife
-a cheap and large bread knife
-a medium sized 5-6in utility knife (good quality)
-a honing steel (good quality)
-a wood block to put them in (good knives should not be shoved into a drawer with other knives)
-[optional]a carving set of knife and fork, if you need carving utensils (I don't much)
I'd weigh the cost of these together against getting a more expensive set (if you are on a budget).

About a month ago I looked at the motley assortment of knives in my kicthen and resolved to get one decent chef's knife. I didn't wanted to spend a fortune, but at the same time I didn't want a cheap piece of garbage that was impossible to sharpen. Luckily I found this Henckels.

The handle appears to be synthetic; it grips like wood, but doesn't swell up, loosen or stain. Fits the hand nicely, too. At 8" long it's a good all-around blade, suitible for almost all kitchen cutting needs. It's got some heft to it as well. Made of high-carbon stainless, it holds a very sharp edge but it's not impossible to sharpen. A few strokes on the steel every time I use it keeps the edge cutting like new.

My knife block has now been reduced to just two blades: A serrated knife for bread and other tough skinned items, and this.

First off I don't quite hate these knives... I do however dislike them quite alot.
My wife brought these into our combined kitchen (she loves them)so I use them once in a while but on soft items like raw chicken they just pull and make a mess.
I have some Nice henkles that I brought that live in the closet in the other room, when ever I am doing anything in the kitchen I take the walk to get them, Sharper and Safer IMHO then the eversharps. Plus the eversharps do not fell right in my hand...

I recently got this set and the 2 piece carving set of the same series. I know I should not have expected much for this great price, but the knives do not have anywhere as good a feel as the classic line of wusthof or the henckels 4 or 5 star knives. They are very light in weight, mostly due to the handles. Much better than a target or kmart knife, and great to start, but I expect to switch mine out with 'real' knives as my budget will allow.

The tip of my knife broke and I was wondering if you would replace it?

We purchased these knives...and think they've been worth every penny. They're sharp, comfortable to grip, aesthetically appealing, and come in a nice assortment. Certain knives like the Chef's knife and the table/steak knives have become the proverbial 'work horse' of the set while the tomato knife hasn't really seen the light of day since it left the box. The polypropylene handles are capable of withstanding high temperatures and, because of their nature, do not harbor bacteria like some sets that contain rivets or those with wooden handles.

While this is a great set, it is not a high-end set, so you may want to look elsewhere if that's what you're after. None of the knives have a full-tang (where the steel goes all the way through the handle) or rivets. The handles are plastic. Also, the steel is from Japan (if I'm not mistaken) instead of Germany and boy, do the Germans know how to make steel!

So, dear friends, if you're looking for a set that you can pass on to your children and your children's children then you should indeed move up the Henckels line or look into Cutco (my favorites) or another high-end set. If you're looking to buy a good, inexpensive set that looks great and is every bit as functional, then look no more!

Also, consider looking into a pair of kitchen shears... they're indespensible!

Our knives were in pretty awful condition - I was getting tired of pushing the blade of the steak knife back in the handle every time I sawed through a piece of meat. Sure I'd love to have a set of top-grade Henckels but given the price of something like that plus the fact that we don't use knives that often, I figured this second-tier set was worth a try. The knives are nice and sharp. The construction quality is decent and it suits our purposes fine - they look good, cut well and fit in the block like they are supposed to. So what if they don't do well in the dishwasher? How much trouble can it be to hand-wash a knife? For $..., they're a fine deal. I'm glad I bought them.

Several years ago, I purchased this set as a housewarming gift for a friend, who raved about them so much that I ended up buying a set for myself. As an impoverished college student at the time, my selection really came down to the price being right. Fortunately, the knives were right, too. I still use these knives every day, 4.5 years later, often mistreating them, with no ill effects. Now that I'm ready to move on to one of the premiere lines, I will hand these down to a younger sibling, as they still have numerous years of use left in them.

Those familiar with the Henckels line of chef and other knives will be dissappointed with this set. If you're expecting fine German steel, good balance, well-honed edges and heavy, secure handles typical of the brand's better knives, then spend more money and stay away from this cheap set of lighweight Chinese-made knockoffs. The edges were sharp but rougg. If you're looking for a first-time set you expect to replace in the future, there are several other Chinese-made sets just as good but at half the cost of this set, and you won't be paying for a name. The block is nice, but that alone doesn't make up for the overall inferiority of the set.

I understand that many people are disapointed in the quaility of this set. However you must realize that you are looking at the less expensive and there for lower quality knives. This doesnt not mean they are not good. These knives are better than any other in this price range. Just understand that you are not going to get the $50.00 per knife set and you will be more than satisfied with the purchase. I was.

We received these knives as a wedding gift when we had them on our registry, and they've been great! Been using them for two years now, and they are still extremely sharp. They are well balanced, a nice weight and easy to use. I always hand wash mine, just to be on the safe side, and they are just like new. I cook often and can't stand a cheap or dull knife, and these have been a great deal for the money. Ours is a 7-knife set with no steak knives. Highly recommend them (and per an above review, these are a 'single man' marked set, not a double or twin marked set, so not Henckels top of the line, even).

Usually I love Henkel, but this one I must say, the tip bent while in the sink the first time I washed it and when I tried to straighten it - it just plain broke off.

I purchased this knife, and when it arrived, the package said, "Not recommended for left-handers." If Henckels chooses to design only for right-handed people, that's their right, but they should disclose it clearly. Second, [Amazon.com] should include such information in their editorial review. I'm left-handed, and I'll add this to my can opener and vegetable peeler as one-way kitchen gadgets.

I have purchased this as a 3 pc set
The rest of the knives are good but this utility knife is very bad. foe example: if u cut an onion it not at all cuts straight. even the cutting experience is not smooth. i just returned to ja henckels.

Get what you pay for, I guess. I replaced a ratty old Farberware chefs knife that came with a set I got at my wedding. Boy, I wish I had tested this knife before I tossed out the Farberware... I hate this knife. It is not balanced at all and it's nearly impossible to make a cut where you want it. I thought maybe it was my lack of skill with knives that was the problem, or maybe my wrist was too weak to properly control the knife. But then my husband tested the knife, and had the same problem. The blade feels cheap and flimsy when you are cutting, and moves to where you don't want it. Even my four year old noticed the blade jump as I cut up an orange. My advice is stay away from this knife. Now I'm going to go spend a little more money on a good chef's knife that won't nearly cut my finger off when I use it.

This knife is damn good for the price. I have had it for about two weeks now and have used it almost every night. I have found that is is very useful and durable. Seems to me that it is very well made. I highly suggest that you buy this knife if you want a cheap good chef's knife.

My husband and I registered for these (at a department store) and now wish we hadn't. The serrated blades make it impossible to slice cleanly through anything, and the blade is too aligned with the handle making it hard to get a good grip. Our old knives are getting more use than these. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone who does even a moderate amount of cooking.

Those who want a knife that will cut well should avoid these knives. As Steve Bottorff says on his site sharpeningmadeeasy.com, "...serrated edges are desirable for three cutting tasks - slicing tomatoes, slicing bread, and cutting rope. All other tasks are done as well or better with a plain edge..." A serrated knife can only cut with a sawing action, not with a slicing or hacking action. These serrated knives are completely unsuitable for cutting raw chicken, for mincing herbs, and for cutting cheese without crumbling.

Because the paring knife can't be sharpened it is unsafe and unpleasant to use normally. The fillet knife is completely useless because it is not sharp; filleting is not a sawing type of cutting action. The chef's knife is too flimsy for the tip to be used effectively; the knife will bend. The knives are unsuitable for chopping or mincing almost anything on a wooden cutting board, because the serrations will grind into the wood and create a wood paste in your food. It is impossible to put a sharp edge on the knives. They can be damaged easily because of the thin stainless steel construction.

Henckels is doing tremendous damage to their reputation by selling these terrible K-Mart grade knives to people who don't know any better. The knives are made in Japan but they are closer to low grade Chinese products. They have nothing in common with Henckels' good and expensive German knives. I would not recommend buying them to impress your friends with your block of Henckels knives; anyone with any knife savvy will see that they are garbage.

These knives are a product for a very specific market: people with not much to spend, who never intend to sharpen or hone their knives, and for that matter who cannot be bothered to care for the knives. For those folks, the knives work about as well as anything else on the market. They are stainless, so they won't rust. All the knives in the set are serrated, so they will work just as well after ten years of use without sharpening. The knives are light weight because of their cheapness, so that could be a plus for some.

Read the Amazon[.com] article "How to Buy: Kitchen Knives". (When you read this article notice that the stainless steel in the Neversharps is not a recommended blade material, and serrated knives are recommended only for specialized purposes.) Then, if you need to keep the cost down, get a set of Sabatier high-carbon or high-carbon stainless knives for half the cost of these ones. If you take care of them they will perform far better than the International Neversharps.

These knives are an excellent starter kit for an upcoming cook. Cost to performance is medium to high. BUT! These knives are hard to clean if food is left on the blades. The micro serrations are hard to pick between and the micro fingers can be bent. Watch out when drying these knives as well. They WILL snag your favorite drying towel in addition to your dish rag or sponge. I usually rinse them in extrememly hot water and let them air dry. I received them as a gift.

I purchased the 13piece cutlery and have been dis-satified with the product due to their claim it doesnt need to be sharpened and they dont rust. The amount of money I spent for these supposed great knives is a real turn off on buying this product again. I cannot even find out who to contact to get them replaced or get my money back. Not happy!

This set should be rated for Danger----The knife block is not counter balanced, simply nudging the handles of the knives, cause the block to tip forward and spill the knives out! Also the slots for the steak knives are not set wide enough apart; subsequently the six knives cannot fit into the block at once. You would think that spending almost 100 dollars for a knife set would afford a decent block. Also I don't like the strange serrated edge on the Chef's knife-disconcerting when you are chopping with it that the blade grabs onto the cutting board, causing awkward movements.
I am very disappointed and will be returning it for a refund.

With a limited budget, I found this set to be an excellent value to start with compared to other imported brands.
In the future, I hope to purchase a top quality JA Henckels knife set as this company comes well recommended by industry chefs and professionals.