J.A. Henckels International Everedge 13-Piece Knife Set with Bonus Cheese Knife
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of J.A. Henckels International Everedge 13-Piece Knife Set with Bonus Cheese Knife
Customer Review: Not a fan of serrated knives
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this knife set for more than 2 years, and they've been pretty good. They aren't quite as sharp as they used to be, though you can still cut (by tearing), since they're serrated.
I didn't realize these were serrated - I just saw that they were Henckels and on sale. Next time, read the description carefully.
Most of the people who have used these knives haven't been really impressed with them. Unlike unserrated knives, these require a slight sawing motion to cut; it makes a mess of slicing tomatoes. It's very difficult to sharpen serrated knives, so you'll have to get it done by a professional.
If I'd known that these were serrated, I wouldn't have bought them so I could save my money for a real Henckels set.
Also, the additional cheese knife doesn't fit into the block, so some knife has to go in a drawer.
Customer Review: Great set of knives...for the not so great chef in you
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't do a lot of cooking...more like reheating things. To be honest, I really couldn't name each knife and what its function is. So read this review with some reservations...and let me say this is a great knife set for the price! I just needed a set of knives for those rare moments of culinary inspiration. Its been great so far. I haven't used each knife but the steak knives and the chef knife have worked wonderfully. But doesn't every knife when you first use it? I guess the jury's still out since I've only had these knives for about a month. I wouldn't want to steer you in the wrong direction. Just know that the Henckels International knives are not the same quality as the regular Henckels knives...or so I've read.
Again, if you are just looking for a decent set of knives to get by with, this is a great deal.
Customer Review: Garbage-Don't waste your money
Summary: 1 Stars
I have to agree with other reviewers that this is an embarrassment to the Henkels brand. The knives are horrible, flimsy, and do not cut well. Knives are not weighted properly and therefore do not cut straight but always veer to one side or the other-big safety hazzard! The only knives that are really worth anything in this set are the steak knives and the bread knife. They actually work pretty well. I will probably chuck out most of the knives (hate to give them to charity as I don't want anyone getting hurt with them) and use the block to store my better knives. I have to admit that I was excited when I saw this on the box deal at such a great price and seeing that it was Henkels purchased immediately without reading the reviews-Big Mistake! Do not waste your money-even if it is a "good deal".Customer Review: Excellent Value for Non Professionals
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been extremely happy with this set of knives, and for only $40 I believe them to be an excellent value. The blades are sharp and well constructed, and the handles are comfortable and seem durable. The set only comes with two long knives, so you may find yourself washing them while cooking, but we like to use the steak knives for chopping smaller vegetables or trimming meat and have thus rarely found that we are short on knives while cooking. If you're looking to do professional work, these knives probably won't fit your needs, but for an average cook, we use them a lot and haven't found anything they can't handle. Plus, you are getting the set for about $3 per knife, and these knives would run at least $10 to $15 each if purchased individually or at a local retailer.Customer Review: So sharp my husband cut off half his finger the first time!
Summary: 5 Stars
Really sharp. I mean, really sharp! If you're used to dull knives, be prepared. These are sharp. They'll slice through anything- frozen food, fresh tomatoes, my poor cutting board, and that bouquet of flowers that you need to trim the stems on. They work great. This company is great, and these knives are amazing, even besides the price. Love 'em.
***As of July '04, will still cut through a finger. Many stitches later, and still pretty numb, these have cut through a second digit. Still shiny. Don't use in dishwasher, just like the instructions say. Luckily, they need more than one push to go all the way through a bone, so don't worry about cutting a finger OFF. But please be careful, because they are extremely sharp, and a great price too!