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Binding: Kitchen Brand: Chicago Cutlery Color: Stainless Steel EAN: 0027979000961 Label: Chicago Cutlery Manufacturer: Chicago Cutlery Model: Insignia Steel Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Chicago Cutlery Release Date: May 01, 2005 Sales Rank: 90000 Studio: Chicago Cutlery Variation Description: Stainless Steel
Product Description: Insignia, 12 Piece, Chicago Cutlery, Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Patented Taper Grind Edge Is Which Enables Precision Cutting, High Carbon Stainless Steel, Forged Bolster Provides Balance & Safety, Ergonomically Designed Stainless Steel Handles, Includes Six 4.5" Steak Knives, One 3.5" Parer, One 5" Utility, One 8" Chef, One 8" Slicer/Carver, One 8" Sharpening Stell, One 11 Slot Wood Storage Block.
Amazon.com Review: This comprehensive 12-piece set contains almost every knife needed for everyday use, including a 3-1/2 inch paring knife for trimming, peeling, and dicing fruits and vegetables; a 5-inch utility knife for cutting sandwiches and slicing meats; an 8-inch slicer for carving roasts; and an eight-inch chef’s knife for everyday tasks from mincing garlic to chopping vegetables. Also included are six 4-1/2 inch steak knives, an 8-inch sharpening steel and an attractive, 11-slot wooden block to store and protect knives.
Durable, well-made, and moderate in price, Chicago Cutlery’s Insignia Steel line is ideal for cooks who are looking to step up to higher-performing cutlery but don’t want to break the bank for a set of famous-name German knives. Made from high-quality stainless steel with carbon for edge retention and chromium for rust and stain resistance, they feature a contemporary satin finish that lends an elegant look to any kitchen. The true test of any knife, however, is its blade, and Chicago’s heavy-duty forged version makes the cut. Its exclusive Taper Grind edge produces impressively precise slices and retains sharpness well over time. Because the handles are hollow to reduce overall weight, Insignia Steel knives might not feel as perfectly-weighted as knives twice their price, but a full tang, forged bolster, and the ergonomic design offset any imbalance. Triple rivets secure the handle to the blade for increased stability, and the seamless, one-piece construction cleans up easily and quickly for long-lasting beauty. Chicago Cutlery covers their knives with a lifetime guarantee; they recommend hand-washing and drying for best results. --Mary Park
What’s in the Box 3-1/2 inch paring knife, 5-inch utility knife, 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch slicer, 6, 4-1/2-inch steak knives, 8-inch sharpening steel, and 11-slot knife block.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Not so hot.. You can do better for the same price
I bought these knives when the set was on special for $60 instead of the usual $100. While they look great, the pros of this knife set end about there.
They don't hold their sharpness very long and require constant sharpening to maintain a useable edge. That in itself is a rather minor complaint, but it gets much worse. These knives rust VERY easily. If you leave them in the sink for even a day, rust spots will appear. Normally this isn't a problem since you can just clean it off, but where the rust appears, the metal quickly weakens. In less than 8 months I've had 3 of the steak ... Read More
Rating: - Rusting!
I bought this set from Bed Bath and Beyond. We used several knives, hand washed them and let them dry overnight on a rack in the sink. One knife had a large rusty stain on it in the next morning! My wife and I could not believe it. It would not happen even to one of our dollar store knives! So much for the steel made in China! We were able to return the set and bought Henckels from Amazon and have been satisfied with them. I made sure, the set is made of German steel in Germany.
Rating: - Incredible Knives for the Price
First off, I've worked in kitchens for about eight years. All high end resteraunts, so I understand what makes for high quality cutlery. For work I have a set of Wusthof Triton blades, you won't find many better knives than that. But at home I have this Insignia set because I would never trust my roommate or girlfriend with a $150 Wusthof knife. Having this set has paid off immensely.
I always wash a knife by hand, just common sense. True their stainless steel, but stainless can still rust. Some of these knives have unfortunately been through the dishwasher a couple of times and have ... Read More
Rating: - Ok, but not great
I know others had problems with rust spots - I haven't had ANY issues like that. I think if you hand wash after use you will be fine. They definitely aren't for the dishwasher.
My only complaint is that they arrived dull. Yes, there is a sharpener, I received two in fact, but still, having to sharpen all the knives (not the steak ones obviously) took a bit of the newness out of the situation, and made it work.
Otherwise, they are great, and after a lot of time spent for the initial sharpen I haven't had a problem. They are nicely balanced, and look very nice on my countertop.
Rating: - INCREDIBLE KNIVES!!!
Better than most expensive knives for a fraction of the price.
Bio-factor: I bought these because they do not have any seams. Most other knife sets have a seam where the blade and handle meet, thus allowing grime to build up and bacteria etc to live between the handle and blade. (I'm sure you've seen knives before with that little bit of mystery crud in the crevices) Of course, if you are a meticulous perfectionsit like me, you make sure that you scrub that area very well with soap hot water and the scrub brush (and dont forget to dry them!), but many people are not that way. Since this is a one ... Read More
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