Sabatier Reviews

If you are putting together a set of Sabatier Precision knives, I recommend that you add this one to your collection. (If you buy the 15-Piece Sabatier Precision Set, this 8-Inch Bread Knife is included.) I don't bake bread every day, so I the love the ritual of buying fresh sourdough baguettes to go with meals. I don't even remember what I did before I had a serrated bread knife.

This bread knife is full tang, so it will last a long time (and will probably not need sharpening) when used with proper care. The heft and feel of the handle is not so important in a serrated bread knife as it would be in a good quality high carbon, all steel chef's knife. Another reason for having a serrated bread knife (from someone who wrote to "Cook's Illustrated") would be using it to lift a few strands of spaghetti from boiling water to test for al dente.

I recently purchased this knife and have been well pleased with its quality and performance. It has quickly risen to be my second favorite kitchen prep knife (my favorite is slightly larger). The grip is comfortable in my hand and the blade was very sharp right from the factory. I love the fact that this knife is so easy to maintain. Having a riveted synthetic handle makes it dishwasher safe plus it is easy to store in most knife holders/blocks. I would recommend this purchase as well worth the money!

This knife is just as good as much more expensive models. It's weighted perfectly, cuts through everything (including bone) and fits well in any size hand. It's extremely well-made and I fully expect it to last forever. Worth every penny.

If you are looking for a knife for the kitchen, but do not want to spend a lot of money, this is a knife for you. I received my knife from Sabatier and used it right away. I couldn't believe how sharp and well balanced it was, it cut through my vegetables like no other knife I have ever owned. The only thing that I dislike about my knife is that it doesn't come with a sheath to protect the blade. What a great gift!!

This is a very nice set of knives, especially if it's going to be your first set. Eventually, you will probably want to move up to something a little better. The blades do a fair job of holding their edge, but still should be honed before every use. And while it may be somewhat subjective, I didn't care for the balance. For example, the chef's knife...it might be ok for someone who holds their knives only by the handle, but if you hold it correctly (with the base of the blade between thumb and index finger) the balance just isn't there. The handles are hollow (or at least they sure feel like they are) and some added weight would go a long way towards balancing it out, and actually making your work easier. But overall, for the price, it's really not a bad starter set.

I purchased this set from Amazon and lost it to my youngest child who was highly impressed by the absolutely stunning style of the knives. After using them he was even more impressed by the quality. I have since purchased a second set of Sabatier stainless steel knives for my kitchen

I love the set, everyone that see it wants it, i usually give people every thing they ask me for, but finally i learned to say no, go buy your own.

I bought these for less than they sell for now: gold box value. They are a great value at six dollars. Less so now. The serrations are somewhat coarse for my taste, but the knives are good quality. The wood block is not made to fit the knives very well.

I ordered this set of knives just to reach the free shipping limit, and I wasn't sure what to expect.

Well, they are pretty good quality, feel good in your hand, and work really well for cutting.

I purchased these as a cheap (Amazon[.com]'s price on this set seems to be a moving target so your milage may vary) alternative to all of the "hand-me-down" dull knives in our guest apartment. I'm sure they will work out fine in that capacity.

However, if you think these are "great" knives, then I suggest you first purchase a knife such as the Wusthof-Trident Santoku so you have a basis for comparison (i.e., perfect balance and heft, brilliant metal finish, and a razor sharp edge). Also note that the "Sabatier" name has been used by more than one company, and that the knives associated with high quality have traditionally been produced in Thiers, FRANCE not China. For example the Fuso, Au Carbon and Grand Chef Sabatier line are made in France.

I gave this set 3 stars based on the price I paid -- where else could I get a useable 14-piece knife set for roughly the cost of three music CD's? A plus is that they are drop-forged instead of stamped. Major points off for the lower quality of the metal finish (dull with factory grinding marks), unknown quality of the metal itself (how easy will it be to resharpen and how long will they stay sharp?), and the lack of a really sharp factory edge.

I received these knives for Christmas. I had asked my husband for quality everyday knives. I have the expensive wonderful knives but I only like to break them out for serious cooking. I needed a knife set to use for quick jobs and to replace my steak knives. I am pleased with this set. I especially like the utility scissors, I must use them 50 times a day. The knives are not as sharp as the good set (you get what you pay for) but they work great for my needs. I like the handles and the look of this set. If you are looking for high quality, super sharp knives, well you will probably have to spend more money to get the quality you want. However, if you want a decent set with a nice variety of knives at a good price, this is it. By the way, I've had the cheap knife sets from discount & department stores (given as gifts) and used them for years. Once I got these knives, those other sets were in the trash. I like these knives and recommend them.

this knife set is not only wonderful to work with, it looks stunning in the kitchen too. knifes are easy to handle, have a good grip and are perfectly sharp. and it's a abfab present, for a very, very reasonable price. brought it with me to holland (no not in my carry-on luggage) and even customs at schiphol airport admired it.

As part of purchasing multiple Sabatier knife sets over the years I've come to own two pairs of these shares.

They are decent low end shears, mass produced in China. I am surprised these shears are getting such great reviews. I was AMAZED someone was using them to cut food, but I've since learned for delicate herbs such as fresh chives, this is actually recommended. Still, these are kitchen shears not poultry shears. I don't reach for these shears when food is involved.

I keep a pair in a kitchen drawer and use them for "light duty" jobs such as cutting off basil or thyme leaves. I can't imagine using these shears to open a bottle since mine have visibly bent from light duty.

Low end shears by Henkels International will last much longer AND many of their shears can be taken apart and sharpened.

These shears are made of the same medium quality steel Sabatier uses for their Chinese knife sets and this steel will rust if left wet of if food remains on the blade.

Of course, you should always hand wash and dry knives and kitchen shears but these will rust more easily than the high end German and French steel products (which cost much more of course).

You'd be better off with one of the higher end shears sold on Amazon. ...

I am very pleased with my Sabatier Kitchen Shears. It gives a whole new angle to cutting. Really. I use these shears on pizza, herbs, chicken, to make beef strips, just about everything. I seem to have a little more control with shears than I have with knives. It may just be my way of doing things but I think they are great.

My kitchen is loaded with gadgets but sometimes you just need something that gets right to the point (no pun intended).

A pair of these scissors came with a set of Sabatier knives that I ordered, and I liked them so much that I bought a second pair separately. They are easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to store. The high quality of the construction ensures that they will last for years, and I find the design to be ergonomically suited to the hand as well as pleasing to the eye.

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).