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(More customer reviews)These are very good knives and an excellent value. Yes, they are stamped, not forged, but they cost much, MUCH less then similar sets of quality forged knives. They arrived razor sharp and have stayed razor sharp with use of the included steel.
And these are indeed QUALITY stamped knives. They have a full length tang which gives them a good, balanced weight that feels nice in your hand. The handles are comfortable and non-slip. In short, they are a pleasure to use.
Top that off with a surprisingly (at this price) high-quality wooden block and I couldn't be more pleased with this set of knives. Like another reviewer, I completed this set (there are 3 empty slots in the block, 2 for additional knives & 1 for poultry shears) with the 6-1/2-Inch Santoku Knife, the 5" Boning Knife and the Poultry Shears. I have been using these knives daily for the last 3 months.
One thing about these knives that I haven't seen any other reviewer mention - they have 15° edge bevels (like most Asian knives) as opposed to 20° bevels (like most German knives). I mention this not as a negative or positive regarding the knives (although some will argue the merits of one vs. the other), but as a "heads up" when using a steel on these knives or buying a sharpener. You need to use a 15° angle against the steel when doing the former & if you buy the latter and want to maintain the 15° bevel (which is a double bevel on these Oxo knives by the way, unlike some high-end Japanese knives which have a single bevel), be sure and order an appropriate sharpener.
Finally, in an attempt to address some criticisms in other reviews and the two questions I saw in one review comment:
1) To maintain a sharp edge, these knives, like all other knives that are not of the "laser ever-sharp" variety, require periodic steeling to realign the edge. I steel a given knife before every 3 or 4 uses (just a few strokes on each side - no biggie) and they are as sharp as new.
2) Oxo recommends hand-washing, which I have done & I have experienced no spotting or discoloration of the knives after 3 months of daily use.
3) The steak knives are smooth-edged, not serrated (and cut a steak very nicely!)
4) These knives cut tomatoes very nicely - I have used both the santoku knife & the 5" serrated utility knife for this task, but I prefer the non-serrated santoku. (The only two serrated knives in this set are the aformentioned 5" utility & the 8" bread knife).
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Oxo 1068557 Good Grips Professional 14-Piece Knife Block SetThis 14-piece knife block set outfits the kitchen with a wide array of popular, often used cutlery. It comes with 6 prep knives, including an 8-inch chef's, 8-inch slicer, 3-1/2-inch parer, 5-inch utility, 4-inch Santoku, and 8-inch bread. It also includes a set of 6 steak knives, a sharpening tool to keep blades in prime working order, and an angled wood storage block for easy accessibility. Sharp, stainless-steel blades are stain-proof and hardened for strength. They also feature a full-tang for durability and proper balance.Black, ergonomically correct, nonslip rubber handles cushion hands and provide a safe secure grip. While the cutlery is safe to clean in the dishwasher, it is recommended to wash it by hand for best care. The set is backed by a lifetime warranty.
What's in the Box? 14-piece set: 8-inch chef's, 8-inch slicer, 3-1/2-inch parer, 5-inch utility, 4-inch Santoku, 8-inch bread, 6 steak knives, sharpening tool, and an angled wood storage block.
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