Knife Set Reviews

Twenty bucks or so, maybe. I found this set to be very sharp, use after use, easy to handle and not too bad looking either. The handles tend to discolor temporarily if you put them in the dishwasher, so don't.

This knife set is perfect for a relatively novice cook such as myself. The last knife set I purchased retailed at over $100 and those knives pale in comparison to the quality of these fine blades. I'm not familiar with all of the details to look for when evaluating the quality of fine knives, but I find they work especially well as my "everyday" knives.

Not a bad value. An inordinate amount of meat seems to cling to them even after a good rinse. They come out of the dishwasher clean, but I don't like picking at the meat when dessert is on the way. I would buy them again, tho.

FYI--The knives have walnut colored handles, not black like the item description.

This set of four Sabatier Precision steak knives fits in the same knife block that is included in the 7-piece set of Sabatier Precision knives. These knives are serrated, and while you could sharpen them with a special sharpener, you probably won't need to do so if you wash them by hand and don't leave them soaking in water. These knives have full tang construction so they are quite good. Since steak knives are used at table for the most part, one does not have to be concerned so much about their heft and feel in the hand.

Steak knives are a kitchen essential, and this set is a great buy.

This set is an average lifespan set, I have had it for two years now and it has started to show quite a bit of wear and beginning to show signs of rusting in small spots.

First, realize that I bought this set while it was on special, which was a great price. The reviews I read here were mixed, but I figured for the price, at worst these could be a set for rough use and disposable if necessary.

When they arrived, I was not the least bit disappointed. There was not a single flaw on any of the knives, all were reasonably sharp (sharpened up even better on the included steel)They were uniformly ground and not at all sloppy. They have the main features you look for in a knife, high carbon SS, full tangs, solid rivets, etc. The handles are composite, nothing fancy but look very durable.

Yes, this is the lowest Sabatier line (most likely borrowing their name to the manufacurer, but I'm sure they wouldn't do so If they weren't satisfied with the quality and they probably impose cetain standards)and yes made in China not France, but still I think of good quality and I've not seen better (or even close)for near the price I paid. I wish they were still on special as I would be buying them a X-mas gifts.

In all, I got much more than I expected for the price, more even than I would expect for the current Amazon.com price. (I do agree with other reviewers that the MSRP listed is a little out of line on the high side)

Note that one reviewer who claimed to know from knives, complained that they rusted the first time he put them in a dishwasher. Discard this review, as anyone who knows anything about good knives, knows better than to put tham in a dishwasher. The course soap dulls them and long drying time does encourage rust. Good knives are made of high carbon steel to hold an edge. This type of steel is suceptible to rust if left wet. Good knives should be washed and wiped dry immediately after (which is easy).

Bottom line: If you want the best knives available, pay several hundred for Hencels' or Sabatier's best line. If you want a great deal on knives that are excellent quality (more than good enough for most of us, and a magnitude above what various discount or department stores carry) buy these.

I purchased this set because of the Sabatier name, and once again I was over-impressed by the quality it delivered. This set does it all from the hard jobs of carving a 25lb top sirloin roast into perfect steaks to cutting the delicate tomato without crushing it. The bread knife is stellar for those of us who like to make our own bread at home and the steak knives are great for large dinner groups, (six knives instead of the usual four with most sets in this price range). All the knives have an excellent ergonomic friendly design for people like me who put in long hours in our kitchen for the relaxing stress relief of creating fine cullinary works of art. I encourage all chefs, (especially novice chefs), to buy this set. I am positive you will be happily surprized at the quality you get for the price.

I purchased these knives right before Easter because they were attractive, but I was disappinted when they arrived. They are serrated only at the tip of the blade, and I had a hard time cutting through the Easter Ham with them. They have a nice weight, but as a steak knife are only slightly more effective than my butter knives. Purchase something else with real teeth if you're planning to need a steak utensil.

These knives are certainly a joy to hold in your hand. I've had these for about 6 months and the beautiful stainless steel has not shown any hint of rusting or discoloring. They are also quite heavy and don't have that "metal-colored plastic" feel to them.

But... they don't cut at all! In fact, they didn't cut the first time, and they didn't cut any times after that. I didn't return them because I was completely infatuated by their look, but I wish I would have - there are plenty of other steak knives out there that have a similar look. I'm investigating ways to sharpen them, but for now they are only good for spreading butter and jelly (and breaking eggs, because they are quite heavy).

I love the knives, but as I'd just spent a lot of money for the Provence block set of kitchen knives, I should have saved a little longer and gone for the matching set. Don't get me wrong. The knives are great. They just don't match as they should. I love the Sabatier Provence set, and I am currently saving some extra cash to upgrade the knives to a set of Provence steak-knives. The others will still be there for normal day to day use, but that Provence set....... There is no beating it in the long run. The most bang for your buck !!! However, for everyday use and durability, I do believe that these knives are a very wise investment which will last for many years to come.

I've been using my set for several days now and they do a decent job of basic cutting. While one of the knives arrived with a chip out of the blade it will be replaced, I hope. The wooden holder is designed poorly in that the slots for the knives are vertical instead of horizontal -- this can lead to rapid dulling of the blade if someone puts it in blade-down. All in all, a decent basic set but certainly not "chef's" quality.

This set is very well balanced with enough weight in the knife to offer a positive feeling when cutting awkward items. Good range of knives to suit most needs. Excellent item when you need a solid set of quality knives for a working kitchen, without the need to spend a fortune. Could be rated higher with the quality to price ratio in mind. Great brand, well known in Europe.

Sabatier knives have been made in Thiers, France for over 160 years. Sabatier is one of the top three brands of cutlery chosen by European home chefs. The other two brands are J.A. Henckels and Wüsthof-Trident (both made in Germany). Within these brands, one will find several lines with different price points, different constructions, and different compositions. The best lines of knives in any brand will have full tang construction, like these Sabatier knives. The top-of the line knives in the other two brands are the J.A. Henckels's Professional "S" series and the Wüsthof-Trident Classic Collection, (which is my favorite--I own over forty pieces of Wüsthof-Trident classic cutlery, kitchen scissors, five gadgets, three oak slant knife blocks, and an executive chef's case, for travel.)

While a knife may have full tang construction, the composition of the handle and blade may vary. My first chef's knife was a Sabatier au Carbonne, which was made of full carbon steel so it became darkened over time. Also, because it spent time soaking in water, it became rusted. For the home chef, the best choices in cutlery are those which are traditionally forged from a single blank of high carbon, no-stain steel. While I like wooden knives with "classic" riveted handles, others prefer seamless molded polypropylene handles on their fine cutlery because these knives may be more hygenic and ergonomic.

This 7-Piece Sabatier Precision Stainless Steel Knife Set (including block) is a great buy for anyone who needs some reasonably good kitchen cutlery, and who may not want to invest a lot of time and money right now in doing comparison shopping among brands. Also, the choice of high quality cutlery is very individualistic--one needs to experience the heft of the blade and feel of the handle in one's hand.

These knives are probably too lightweight for a serious home chef, and they will not hold the same edge as a high carbon, no-stain steel blade or the Sabatier au Carbonne blade. I recommend this set for those cooks who must share their kitchens with people who do not know how to care for professional knives or for those who need a basic set while they acquire better knives. I would add the Sabatier Precision 4-piece set of steak knives, which will fit in the block for this set, and bread and tomato knives. If one wants a larger set of knives, then I would recommend the Sabatier Precision 15-Piece Set (including block).

These rip a steak apart rather than cut. If I'm ever in need of a saw I can always use these

Need extra steak knives? You can't go wrong with these. I was surprised at the weight and feel of these functional steak knives. At this price I expected them to be much lighter. As for function (that is what we buy them for!) these knives are sharp and sturdy, and cut through steak easily. At this price I suggest you buy extras before they run out.

Wonderful steak knives. Love the serrated edge that stays sharp, the beautiful handles, and they do well in the dishwasher. Can't find these anymore (for the price of $6.99 per 4-pc that I originally paid). My friends (Chef & his wife) wished they could have "found" this buy.

I thought Sabatier was a French Company with excellent product. However, this set is made in China for Excel and not the quality that I expected. In this case, you get what you pay for

this set is a great deal. The knife holds and cuts well. The set will probably last a while if proper care is taken (proper drying, regular sharpening, etc..). However, don't expect to impress the French cuisine afficionado; it is made in China!

I bought these because of the name and the price. The name I associated with quality cutlery and the price, well... just couldn't be beat! This was a total impulse buy, I didn't need them, I haven't used them either but they came packaged so nicely and they have weight and style... I plan to keep them on hand for gift giving or at least until I need them myself. They may be hard to part with. Great item.

This was the worse knife set ever! it rusted the first time it was washed in the dishwasher. I bought a set for my mom and sister and theirs rusted too. Don't buy it and be disappointed and have to deal with a lot of headaches!

I previously ordered a Sabatier block and knife set from Amazon at a rediculous discount and after receiving the product, realized how they could afford the 88% discount... It's not surprising then that the experience was much the same this time around. Frankly, I don't know why anyone would spend the retail price on this collection; $50 is more than fair for what amounts to no more than the $20 knife set I bought previously and a few helpful "extras".

I suppose my reaction isn't to the knives themselves-- I haven't even opened them since I imagine they are much like the other Sabatier set I purchased and those are adequate but nowhere near Henckel quality. My surprise and dismay really stems from the thin metal of the measuring cups and spoons. Not only are they tinny and poorly made, their edges are so sharp that you can slice a brick of cheese with them (not good for a working cook)! The handled accessories were somewhat better in quality, but you'd do better buying them either individually to suit your needs or elsewhere... And the wood block that I received was dark and ugly; not a huge problem, but again, an obvious instance of cutting quality corners.

Overall, if you're looking for a starter set for college and don't need to impress too many people (including yourself), this is a great deal. You get more knives at a better price than you could find at Target or Wal-Mart (or elsewhere), plus the extra accoutrements to round out your initial cooking toolset.

For established cooks, or even casual connoisseurs, either spend a little more on one of the other sets Amazon offers or build your knive collection one at a time, spending as you're able, to obtain lasting, quality cutlery.

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and in this case, that truism applies doubly! Just because this set looks like a great deal at $50, you're ultimately going to get what you pay for.

This set is perfect for starting a new kitchen. Some would say that there are better, but for the price, it can't be beat. When we moved into our new apartment, we did not have time or money to buy one gourmet knife at a time, much less one utensil at a time. So this was great. The knives are sharp and the measuring tools are accurate and the plastic utensils don't scrape or scratch non-stick pots and pans. It is perfect for everyday use.

The knife set comes with a sharpener, so you can sharpen the flat blade knives. I would recommend hand washing and drying the knives since one of ours has rust spots from when water sat on the blade overnight.

The plastic utensils come with every type you can imagine one would need. I only had to buy a wooden spoon.

We had a chef friend cook for us and he thought the knives were fine!