Cuisinart 21-Piece Knife Set with Block and Bonus Poly Cutting Board
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Model: CA4R21N
Product features:
- Stainless steel forged blades are durable, easy to use and clean
- Vibrant red triple riveted handle are strong and ergonomically designed for easy handling
- Cut and prepare all sizes of fruits, vegetables, breads, and more
- Perfectly weighted for optimum balance, control, and performance
- Bonus 8 by 11-inch poly cutting board with red accents
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart 21-Piece Knife Set with Block and Bonus Poly Cutting Board
Customer Review: Nicest set for the money I could find
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this set - in black - at a local retailer and paid more than the $79 that Amazon has it for here.
While I would tend to agree with the previous poster that the steak knives are a little flimsy and they're the only thing keeping these from a 5 star rating, I will say that they're very sharp and go through steak like butter.
As to the rest of the knives, they're very nice - solid, with a nice weight to them. So far (we've had them about 6 months), I'm very pleased. The two santoku knives especially get a workout at our house - absolutely great for chopping up veggies and the like, my Sunday morning potatoes for home fries are a breeze. Also, the shears are very nice, with tight blades that never just tear, they actually cut.
Additionally, the little cutting board may seem like no big deal, but when you're cutting up something small, it's pretty nice - the rubberized sides keep it nice and firmly planted, so you don't have to worry about it sliding out from under you when you chop quickly.
UPDATE after 3 years of ownership:
Still a good set, but I've replaced the steak knives, which were always the weak point in this set anyway. The real problem with them were how badly stained they got in the dish washer - one guest described them as "rusty" and wouldn't use them (it's not really rust, just stain, but still), so the next day they got replaced with a set of Chicago Cutlery that are dishwasher safe and have a better heft to them.
The other knives of the set continue to hold up very well - they're all still nice and sharp after 3 years of nearly daily use. I will say, I sometimes do throw them in the dishwasher (which the instructions say not to do) and some have a spot or two of stain from this. However, they still work well and have suffered no other effects - no dulling of blades, no cracked handles, etc.
Overall, I'd still by this set again.
Description of Cuisinart 21-Piece Knife Set with Block and Bonus Poly Cutting Board
Cuisinart's 21-piece triple riveted knife set is made of forged stainless steel and includes everything necessary to prepare your favorite recipes. The set includes: an 8-inch chef knife, an 8-inch serrated bread knife, an 8-inch slicer, a 7-inch santoku knife, a 6-inch chef knife, a 5.5-inch serrated knife, a 5-inch santoku knife, a 4.5-inch serrated utility knife a 3.5-inch paring knife, eight 4.5-inch steak knives, a sharpening steel, an 8-inch all-purpose household shears, and a wooden storage block. Also included is a bonus 8 by 11-inch poly cutting board designed especially for chopping, slicing, and mincing meat, poultry, and cheese without sticking or tearing.Block Chef Sets
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