Fernanda 22 Slot Revolving Birch Block Review

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(More customer reviews)It got to the point where I had four knife blocks in my kitchen, which took up precious counter space.After searching through large blocks, I settled on this one.It's wonderful.

It's made of attractive birch, and rotates easily.The swivel base is very handy while you're working.It has plenty of slots for all (or most of) the knives you might have.Put your steak knives on the bottom, spread out the rest of them through the block.There's a place for your sharpening steel and any variety of knives you might have.It even had a slot large enough for my cleaver, so I could rescue that darling from the darkness of the drawer.The only caveat is that there is no slot for a pair of kitchen snips - I miss having those at the ready. Other than that,I love it.

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22 slot revolving birch block

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J.A. Henckels 8 Piece Fine Edge Synergy Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)this is the most expensive knife set i ever purchased so i wasnt too sure what to expect.while the knives do work; maybe i'm using the wrong ones to cut the wrong things.slicing a green pepper the other night turned out to be a real pain because the knife wasnt cutting through the back skin of the pepper.again, it is probaby just my lack of expertise, but i was suprised that these where not nearly as sharp as some of my cheap knives.For the price i paid for this set (a retail value of $130, i got at amazon xmas sale for $29.99) i'm not going to complain too loudly.I'm just glad i didnt shell out the whole $130 for them.

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This 8-piece Fine Edge Synergy wood block set from J.A. Henckels International has everything you need to prepare all your meals. It includes one 8-inch chef's knife, one 8-inch carving knife, one 6-inch utility knife, one 5-inch serrated utility knife, a 2-3/4-inch paring knife, a 9-inch steel, and kitchen shears. They store easily in the handsome block of solid wood. The Fine Edge Synergy of knives from J.A. Henckels International feature hand honed, stainless steel blades and precision stamped construction that assures durability and a precise cutting blade. The contoured, soft santoprene handles with brushed stainless steel accents are comfortable and provide a secure grip. They're backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in material and/or craftsmanship. Handwashing with mild cleanser recommended.
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8-inch chef's, one 8-inch carving, one 6-inch utility, one 5-inch serrated utility, a 2-3/4-inch parer, a 9-inch steel, kitchen shears, and solid wood knife block

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Chicago Cutlery Forum 10-Piece Knife Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Even though I already own a very expensive set of Henckels knives, I purchased this Chicago Cutlery set for the convenience of extra knives. Chicago Cutlery was highly rated by Consumer Reports, which is why I decided to try the brand. You wouldn't expect inexpensive knives to be so good, but this set is really very impressive. These knives are a pleasure to use in the kitchen (I'm an avid cook) and were worth every penny. So if you don't want to spend several hundred dollars on top quality knives, Chicago Cutlery is definitely the way to go for good knives.

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Chicago Cutlery Forum 10-Piece Block Set includes 1-Each 3-Inch peeler, 1-Each 3-1/2-Inch paring knife, 2 Each 4-1/2-Inch steak knives, 1-Each 5-Inch utility knife, 1-Each 8-Inch bread knife, 1-Each 8-Inch slicer knife, 1-Each 8-Inch chef knife, 1-Each 8-Inch sharpening steel, 1-Each hardwood block.Chicago Cutlery Forum collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades and features our exclusive Taper Grind edge technology which is extremely sharp and enables precision cutting. The forged bolster provides balance and safety while ergonomically designed stainless steel handles combine comfort and safety with sleek, contemporary styling.

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Mundial Future 7-Piece Knife Set with Block Review

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(More customer reviews)This set include most of what any every day cook needs. However, I'll note that three of five knives are serrated. Great for tomatoes, and such, but if you are looking for a boning knife, it's not included in this set. I chose Mundial because my mother has a beautiful set with the walnut handles, and they are a fantastic set (I think they are part of the Olivier (?) collection).

I like the weight of the knifes and they fit comfortably in my average-sized male hands. However, because the handles are smooth metal and one continuous piece with the blade, you need to be sure your hands are dry, as wet hands can make the knives dangerous to handle from slippage. I've had more than one unfortunate incident from this. I don't recommend letting your kids use these.

The knives hold their edge well, though I find myself sharpening the paring knife more often than the others. I use the bread knife for much more than bread, as it's serrated edge works great on hard-skinned squash and other larger items where the chef's knife can be more difficult to use.

The included kitchen shears are great. They separate into two pieces for easy and quick cleaning and drying.

The included block looks nice initially, but it's painted surface gets nicked after a while from the occasional miss when replacing a knife. It is also hard to keep clean, as there is a half inch groove that separates the block into two parts and collects dust. I've since replaced it with a solid block.

Overall, I'm please with the knives, but if I were to do it again, I would definitely opt for wood or composite handles that don't slip in wet hands.

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Sleek, smooth and striking, Mundial's all-metal Future collection of premium cutlery combines fine craftsmanship and stunning design with superior performance and ergonomics.Future knife blades are fully forged from high-carbon stainless steel to deliver excellent quality over a lifetime of use.Handles are made of polished stainless steel - ideal for today's modern kitchens.

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Wusthof 7267-1 Storing Beechwood Knife Block 17-slot Review

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(More customer reviews)The Wusthof 17 slot knife block is made of finished oak.It takes up about 4.5"x10.5" of counter space.Its slots are as follows, from top to bottom:

- wide slot for a chef's knife of up to 10.5" (27cm) blade length
- square hole for a sharpening steel of up to 10.5" (27cm) length
- wide slot for a chef's knife of up to about 9.5" (24cm) length; you might be able to put a 10" knife in this slot, but the tip might protrude a bit into the space between the bottom and the counter
- slot for a narrower knife of up to about 9.5" (24cm) length, such as a carving knife or a bread knife; as above, you might be able to squeeze in a 10" knife
- two moderately wide slots for knives up to 9" (22cm) blade length; note that a 23cm blade would probably not fit, even though it would still round to 9"
- wide slot for a chef's knife of up to 8" (20cm) blade length
- narrow slot with a curved cutout, 8" length; my Wusthof kitchen shears will fit this slot, either flat or at an angle to avoid blocking the slot to the left, but the slot is not good for knives because the nonrectangulat outline can cause the blade to hang up when dropped in
- three small slots, 7" (18cm) long, but only wide enough for smaller knives, such as the paring knife, utility knife, or tomato knife
- six vertically oriented slots, 4.5"-5" (11-12cm) long, intended for steak knives

I received this block with a set of Wusthof Culinar knives.It appears to be of very nice workmanship.The finish does chip a little at the sides of the slots if you drop your knives into the block as I do; however, this doesn't affect the functionality of the block.This is a good knife block for someone with a moderately full set of kitchen knives, or someone who likes the convenience of keeping steak knives in the block.

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A home for your finest cutlery, this solid oak knife block contains 17 slots for keeping your cutlery safely stored and close at hand. The block accommodates 2 Cook's Knives, Set of Shears, Sharpening Steel, 6 Steak Knives and 7 Knives of your choice.

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Wusthof Hardwood Knife Blocks Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the biggest knife block I could find and I love it.It is very well made, stable, and well designed (knife positions).Many other large blocks have the cleaver slot at the very top, even thought most cleavers are only 6 inches long while chef's knives are up to 14 inches.This block also fits many knives into a relatively small space.I have had blocks that only hold 10 or so knives and this one is not that much bigger.The only competition for this block is the Henckel 22 slot-block (with the cleaver on top) and the chef knife slots are not wide enough to hold serious chef knives (read the reviews for yourself).

My only complaint for this block (so really a 4.5 rating) is that it has slots for 5 paring knives.Who needs 5 little knives?This is a serious block for serious cooks who generally use larger knives, so I feel that 3 little slots would be sufficient.After all, a little knife can fit in a large slot, but not the other way around.I have modified mine a bit to hold more large knives, but everyone likes different knives.

The only thing better than this block is finding the knives to fill it with.

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The Wusthof 25slot storage block holds 4 cooks knives, 8 steak knives and will store a shear, fork, and cleaver. Safely store your knives in a safe and convenient storage block.

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Calphalon Contemporary 21-Piece Knife Block Set Review

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(More customer reviews)After researching knives for a while, I chose this set.For the price, and all that you get, who could ask for anything more!The weight and balance of these knives is great.They are very sharp to start out with, and have maintained a nice edge.If you are looking for a great set that will not set you back $500-$1000 or more, this is the one.To be sure that any knife will work for you, go to a store and hold different makes and models.If the knife is not comfortable in your hands, you won't use it.As I said, these knives are great for me! My favorite is the 8" Chef's knife.

Now to the negative...
The block takes up alot of counter space, so you may consider the 17 piece set if space is an issue.They are made in China, but they are forged from German high carbon no stain steel.The steak knives that come with the set are just okay, but the set is complete and I don't need anything else.

I would recomend these to anyone looking for a new cutlery set!Enjoy...

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Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 21pc Set

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