Paula Deen 14-Piece Knife Block Set

Paula Deen 14-Piece Knife Block Set Review

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Paula Deen 14-Piece Knife Block Set Feature

• 14-piece knife set includes 8-inch chef, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch bread, 6-inch utility, and 3-1/2-inch paring knives
• Also includes kitchen shears, 8-inch sharpening steel, and six 5-inch steak knives, and acacia hardwood block
• Tempered and hardened high carbon steel with tapered ground edge
• Smooth, contoured handles shaped to ensure a safe, comfortable grip
• Hand wash only; limited lifetime warranty

A good set of knives is just as important as quality cookware. Chefs go crazy over knives, and I can understand why - they become an extension of your hand in the kitchen. My new collection is razor-sharp to get the job done will and fast, and feel comfortable so you won't get fatigued. I love the storage block from acacia wood, a hardwood that has such a rich, warm grain.

Wüsthof Gourmet 14-Piece Deluxe Knife Block Set

Wüsthof Gourmet 14-Piece Deluxe Knife Block Set Review

Wüsthof Gourmet 14-Piece Deluxe Knife Block Set Feature

• Includes straight edge paring knife, paring knife, utility knife, bread knife
• Also includes cook's knife, sharpening steel, come-apart kitchen shears, six steak knives, 17-slot beechwood block
• Stamped laser cut blade from high carbon stain-resistant steel sharpens easily; precisely tempered to hold its edge
• Laser tested for cutting angle consistency and sharpness; synthetic handles are compression riveted to the full tang of the blade
• Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty; made in Germany

The Wusthof Gourmet 14piece block set includes the 2.75" straight parer for your for exact straight edge cutting of doughs and pastrys. The 3inch parer is a must have knife for all you peeling and paring of fruits and vegatables. The 4.5" utility is useful for the small slicing jobs on fruits and vegitables. The 8inch Bread knife will handle the crusty loaves of bread and the the 8" cooks is a must for all your chopping and dicing needs. The set also includes the come apart kitchen shear, 9 steel and a 17 slot block. In addition this set has 6 steak knives. Typical stamped knives are punched out like a cookie cutter. Wusthof Gourmet knives are Laser Cut. This intricate manufacturing process is superior to other "cookie cutter" methods as it is more precise and leaves the knives with less distortion. The Gourmet knives use the same steel that is used in our other more expensive knives. Wusthof uses a special blend of German steel through out the whole length of the knife. The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine knife, but it is also crucial that each blade is precisely tempered. This tempering allows the knife to hold its edge for an extremely long time, yet can be maintained in your home kitchen with out the need to be sent away for maintenance. Located in "The Cutlery Capital of the World", Solingen Germany, the Wusthof factory history goes back as far as 1814 when the company was listed with the Duchy of Berg. To this day, the company remains family owned. Each step is performed to exacting standards by skilled German workers aided by the most modern, computer guided equipment. It is this balance of German technology and old world hand craftsmanship that is the secret of how each WÜSTHOF knife is created. Known the world-over for it’s unique and uncompromising quality,

Ginsu 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, with Black Block

Ginsu 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, with Black Block Review

Ginsu 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, with Black Block Feature

• 14-piece block set with kitchen shears
• Knives forged in Japanese 420 series stainless steel; satin finish on blades and handles
• Full tang; blades are serrated on both sides for clean cuts for left- and right- handed users
• Knives store in painted hardwood block; knives never need sharpening and are dishwasher- safe
• Knife block measures 8-1/2 by 6 inches and weighs 9 pounds; limited lifetime warranty

Any person that has ever tried to slice the golden crust of a baguette with a paring knife, or to peel an apple with a chef’s knife, knows the importance of stocking a wide variety of cutlery in the kitchen. A single recipe may require four or five different knives to cut, dice, and slice with efficiency and ease. To cover this wide gamut, Ginsu offers a new comprehensive cutlery set. From the International Traditions cutlery line, the 14-piece set comes equipped with a 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 4-1/2-inch utility knife, 5-inch boning knife, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch bread knife, six 4-1/2-inch steak knives, kitchen shears, and knife block. With this wide variety of blades, the set makes a wonderful housewarming gift for a young family establishing their first household.

The blade of each knife was forged from Japanese 420 series stainless steel with full tang for increased balance and permanence. The hygienic stainless-steel construction resists rusting, staining, and corrosion. The craftsmen at Ginsu employ a specialized Symmetric Edge technology, notching matching serrations on both sides of the blade for enhanced precision and smoothness for left- and right- handed users alike. The balanced two-dimensional serration eliminates the need for sharpening these knifes. Stainless-steel handles are curved to provide an ergonomically-friendly hold for chefs. The knife block features sturdy hardwood construction to protect knives and permit quick access while cooking. For cleaning convenience, the knives are dishwasher- safe. Ginsu covers the set with a limited lifetime warranty. The knife block measures 8-1/2 by 6 by inches. The set weighs 9 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling

What’s in the Box
Set includes: 3-1/2-inch paring knife; 4-1/2-inch utility knife; 5-inch boning knife; 8-inch slicer; 8-inch chef’s knife; 8-inch bread knife; six 4-1/2-inch steak knives; kitchen shears; knife block. Ginsu knives have commercial quality, high carbon, Japanese stainless steel blades. Stainless Steel handles are built for extreme strength and durability. Hardwood storage blocks keep your knives organized, safe and ready to use. This set includes: chef's knife, santoku, 6 steak knives, bread knife, boning knife, utility knife, paring knife, shears and versatile hardwood storage block.