Cuisinart Prestige 19-Piece Knife Set
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart Prestige 19-Piece Knife Set
Customer Review: Rust on Stainless Steel
Summary: 1 Stars
We bought these because we liked the idea of all stainless steel metal knives that go straight into the dishwasher after use. These knifes have rust spots all over the blades every time we wash them. Is the handle the only Stainless Steel piece? I suspect the cheapest quality of SS. We're very disappointed.
What others are saying about the knife holder (black base) is true too. Ours looked banged up right out of the box.
Customer Review: They slice!
Summary: 4 Stars
I replaced my really old, worn knives with this set. I got them on sale and they slice and dice well.Customer Review: Dull...
Summary: 3 Stars
My husband and I bouht a set much like this (I think ours is smaller) from our local Bed Bath and Beyond. (paid more for it) in any case, we have used them for about 6 months (minimal to average use) and they already seem to be dull. they look great and the removable steak knife feature is GREAT but if you are looking for knives that last and stay sharp these are not it. We have only hand washed these knives they have never been in the dishwasher and are still dull. Customer Review: Nice knives in wide block
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the knives but the block is way too wide. Worth the prices but it is a little irritating to give up so much counter space. I may end up having to buy either a third party block or a magnet bar.Customer Review: A quality set, but not perfect...
Summary: 4 Stars
This set is decent, though a few things could have been different to lower the price and make it more appealing.
First off, eight steak knives is flat out overkill. Six would have been better.
Also, the scissors and sharpening tool have tacky black plastic handles, which are quite the eyesore to the type of person who buys all stainless knives. Dump those two items, shave off two steak knives, and drop the price by about thirty dollars and this set would do much better.
The santoku knives are great, I've been a fan of those for years. Yet again, however, there is excess with two 3 1/2 inch parers... a regular one and a santoku version.
Okay, enough whining. These are still good knives. They are very stylish, especially with the black block as opposed to the typical wood, and the block separates for buffet situations. The handles are comfortable and have a natural grip. I also like the lightweight feel, since I prefer that my kitchen cutlery not weigh as much as a knight's sword. If you use proper technique and pressure, you'll have no problem wielding these on unsuspecting vegetables.
Overall, I say four stars, mainly due to styling. They are not Wusthof knives, but they are certainly not as expensive either. If they ever sell a streamlined version of this set, get it. If not, and you can handle the extra bulk, then this set will do.