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"Best
Bang for Your Buck!"
"Find out why this set is rated the best REASONABLY PRICED knife
set on the internet!"
Walk into nearly any cutlery store in the world
today and you're bound to find four brands of knives: Wüsthof, Henckels,
Global, and Shun.
The salesperson will quickly try to convince you to spend up to $300 on
a knife.
Don’t get us wrong; all
of these brands offer good knives and we don’t think $300 is too
much to spend on a tool that you will use every day and expect to last
for decades.
But you don’t need
to spend that much to get an excellent knife set.
And if you’re ready to
spend less than $120, you can get a fantastic piece that will indeed last
decades and make you feel invincible in the kitchen.
We get mail from readers all
the time looking for a decent knife set that will perform and and at the
same time, be affordable.
"Do we know any cheaper
brands that are realiable?"
Recenctly, as we were updating
our knife reviews, we began to focus on finding just one reasonably priced
knife set that actually lived up to all the informercial praise and hype
that rarely holds true with many of the expensive high end brands.
We wanted the best we could
get for our money – and we didn't want to spend $300 plus!
Just one knife set worth raving about that would not put our wallets
on a diet. Our criteria was simple. The knife set had to be:
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Great looking |
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Have a solid
feel (weight and balance) |
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Sharp |
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Durable & |
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Reasonably
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Simple
right? Just kidding. We knew right from the start that finding a match
would not be easy at all. There are so many junk knives out there to choose
from, you could end up spending a lot of money buying knives that will
rust or become dull within a month.
So we decided to take it upon
ourselves to do the research and find out what consumer reviewers from
all over the internet had to say about the best discounted knife set on
the market today.
But it was only the other day when we finally got around to looking into
little known brands in more detail, that we eventually landed on a nugget!
We can now confim that we've
found a winner! Yep! Consumers all over the net are buzzing about
this knife set and for the money you pay for it, it is hard to beat its
performance.
The knives are sharp, have nice weight and balance with comfortable handles
and a superior knife block to any we've reviewed!
Plus...we appreciated the price.
I'm sure you're wondering what
knife set came out on top but before you run off to get it, as with all
knives, there are some important checks one needs to make before buying.
3 Important
Facts You Need to Know Before You Choose Your Next Knife Set
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Buy a knives
that have a comfortable and safe handles
Many brands on the market today often
have consumers complaining about the weird uncomfortable handle
of their knives with some blades even becoming loose at the base.
Not only is an uncomfortable handle tiresome, a loose blade is very
dangerous and can cause accidents in the kitchen.Comfort and safety
are important.
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Ensure the knives
come with a storage block
A storage block is very handly when it
comes to ensureing easy accecibility to any of your knives.
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Your
Knife's Blades must be Sharp!
This is a no brainer. If you have to buy
knives, you have to get sharp ones! |
We
FINALLY found The Winning Knife Set!
So what is the knife set that hundreds of reviewers
have been raving about for so long? The knife set that came out on top
was Chicago
Cutlery Insignia2 18-Piece Knife Block Set with In-Block Knife Sharpener
Not only does this knife set
meet all of our criteria mentioned above, but the set has also been consistently
given a 5 star rating by consumers online. A true gem!
Let's take
a look at the knife set in detail.
Whats in the box?
The box contains all the basics of a good knife
set and more including a 3-inch parer, 3-1/2-inch parer, 8-inch chef's
knife, 5-1/2-inch utility knife, 7-inch Santoku, 5-inch boning knife,
7-inch serrated bread knife, 8-inch slicer, shears, eight 4-1/2-inch forged
steak knives and a 17-slot storage block.
How Much Should
You Pay for this knife set?
The price of this knife set
has remained around $149 - $175 for most online shops. Due to its popularity,
it is rare to find it selling at cheaper prices.We do check prices regularly
though and have always found the best
price at Amazon. However, because this set is
in high demand, it is often sold out so if you see it in
stock on Amazon and at a good price, it is worth
getting.
How sharp are
they?
These knives are extremely sharp. You can test one
by holding it loosely by the handle and pulling it over a tomato without
applying pressure. Any knife from this set will slice through like butter.
What are the
handles like?
The black handles are made thick and secure using
onyx polymer. This not only makes for handsome handles, but they are also
comfortable to hold.
Are they Dishwasher
Safe?
No. We recommended hand washing any knife you own.
They will look better for longer.
How long do
the blades last?
This set is simply amazing. The storage block not
only stores your knives, but comes with an in-block sharpener! Most
users report an average use of 10 to 15 years.
Does it Come With
a Warranty?
Yes. A limited lifetime warranty is included and
covers defects in material and workmanship under normal home use from
date of original purchase.
Any
Complaints?
Out of hundreds of reviews,
we could harldy find anything bad said about this knife set. A small number
of people experienced some discoloration after throwing them in the dishwasher
several times but that can be avoided by simply hand washing the knives.
So we recommend that you hand wash your knives to help keep them looking
as good as new over the years.
Where can
i get the best price?
We check prices regularly for
this knife set and by far the best price has always been at
Amazon.
However, because they are generally the cheapest,
it often sells out quickly, so don't think about it for too long if you
see they have some in
stock. Overall, for the price that they charge
for the set, you will find no better set of knives.
Let me show
you what current owners have to say about it.
Kelroy.,
This is the first time I have reviewed a product... ever! I felt compelled
to do so because I literally spent months researching which set of knives
to buy. I am not a gourmet chef, but I wanted a good set of knives that
would last a long time. I spent hours looking at reviews at countless
different sites. This set was well-rated and at a much more budget-friendly
price than some of the other highest rated knives. This set is AMAZING!
Super sharp and the built-in sharpener works great. Buy these knives.
You will not be disappointed.
T. Fiegel.,
Last year my wife had given me a three piece Chicago Cutlery Insignia2
set for Christmas. Once I started using those knives, the rest the knives
I owned never made it out of the drawer. I used to buy the typical department
store brands (which shall remain unnamed) and pretty much had to replace
them yearly. Once I found Chicago Cutlery, I never looked back.When I
saw this set on sale at Amazon, I simply had to get it. I still had an
older 12-piece block set and wanted to finally make the upgrade to a full
set. That was definitely the best move I could have made.Without going
into too much detail, these knives are fantastic! They are super sharp
and are tremendously comfortable to use, so no hand fatigue while prepping
meals. Plus, with the in-block sharpener, you never have to worry about
them getting dull. The knives themselves are quality made with the full
tang and triple rivets. Unlike some lower end models that simply have
the plastic overcoat which cracks off after regular use, these knives
will last a lifetime. Great quality, super comfortable to use, very sharp,
in-block sharpener keeps your knives like new, and I don't know how I've
lived without the Santoku for so long! The way it sits in your hand is
prefect for chopping veggies. –
view
original review here.
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