Sabatier 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.

Initially, I was pleased with the purchase, since it was a super cut-rate price and I personally LIKED the utensils that everyone else has scoffed at. My disappointment started with the dutch oven, when 1st time out of the plastic wrap and it's one time use boiling crabs, one of the handles snapped in half. Poor quality, poor inspecting, poor testing on this cookware? I will leave that up to the discriminating buyer. My thought is that for a family that does not cook a great deal or for myself, a single fellow, it is not bad cookware, but there are some disappointments that should not be experienced by any of us. The handle on a new piece of cookware breaking first time out should be on that list!

This is an exceptional value for a set of everyday cookware, you cannot beat the price. The pans are sturdy with vented glass lids, the mixing bowl set is nice and the utensils with
holder are an added bonus. Some of the utensils aren't very practical but considering the value of the pots and bowls, even if you don't use most of the utensils (the ladle is too shallow)
you can't go wrong with this set.

The stainless pots are very well made.

I purchased a plastic spatula to use with the non-stick frying pans, and have yet to scratch the surface of them. They work great too.

IMO, this is very worth it for the price. I do a lot of cooking with this set, and I enjoy using it; no complaints.

I bought a set of Sabatier Precision knives from Amazon and I have been less than impressed. First of all, like many, I didn't read the fine print. I thought I was getting French knives -- but these knives are made in China...:(

I only bought the tomato knife as it was listed as made in France -- and I hoped it would address some of my complaints below. Nope -- it is the equivalent of the steak knives. :(

The bread knife is OK, the chef knife is adequate, and the paring knife not bad. However the serrated steak knives are not particularly sharp and are too thick to slice things cleanly. I had a set of cheap Tramontina knives, which this set replaced, fortunately I kept a few of the Tramontina steak knives which are FAR better than the Sabatier steak knives. The bigger knives are better in the Sabatier set -- heavier -- but they don't maintain their edge particularly well and they get discoloration spots -- which is really annoying in "stainless steel".

Give me my Henckel chef's knife any day.

Nice handy size with a blade shape that works really well on vegetables allowing a fine slice. Good sturdy handle that is comfortable and fits the hand well. The Precision line is actually made in China, so the quality was less than expected, but ok considering the price.

This knife was included with the 14 piece set with block. I was quite happy with it. It cut a tomato with ease. I gave it four stars because I'm not sure how you sharpen it once it becomes dull. For now it's perfectly sharp. I guess I'll figure it out when necessary. Remember, it shouldn't go in the dishwasher. It doesn't need to be washed IMMEDIATELY but if you want a knife that you can throw in the dishwasher don't buy this knife.

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.

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!

I have not tried this paring knife as yet. However, I am extremely frustrated b/c the description states the knife was made in France and it was made in China. I never would have ordered it had I known it was made in China.

The copy here has a misprint. The precision line including this parer is made in China not France. This is part of Sabatier's "affordable" line. The Sabatier knives made in France are much higher quality and more expensive. These knives are pressed not forged.

I have this knife which I received as part of a 14pc knife set. I still use some of the knives but not this parer. The precision line is fine as far as pressed knives go. They have a full tang but no bolster. The synthetic handle is easy to maintain. The weight is good for pressed knives. ...

If you don't have any experience with good knives consider doing some research and buying a discounted piece or two (or five) of the various lines once you feel comfortable.

Also, consider ergonomic factors like the relation of the handle design to your hand size or the weight of the knives to your strength. If you buy knives with an uncomfortable handle you might miss your old 3/4 tang oxo parer instead of realizing what junk it was and how could you have used it for so long!

Finally, consider how you will care for the knife before buying anything as low maintainence knives are often cheap while quality knives require loving care to maintain their awesome performance.

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Amazon has great customer service so if you buy this by mistake just send them an email or call for return authorization. ...