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2/11/2012

Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan 15-pc. Block Knife Set Review

Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan 15-pc. Block Knife Set
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For a very inexpensive knife set, these serve very well. The blades seem to stay sharp for a long time. We don't use the steak knives much because I have a set of those we like very well, but I use the kitchen shears frequently, as well as the paring knives and the 7 inch knife.
The kitchen shears are fantastic. I want to pick up a couple spare pairs. They wash very easily and I use them instead of a knife to cut up chicken breasts for tacos, on tortillas to make corn chips and anything else I can think of instead of using a knife!

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1073704Chicago Cutlery Metropolitan knife collection is constructed of a high-carbon stainless steel blade that stays sharper longer and is easy to reshape. The stylishly designed contoured polymer handles are durable, triple riveted, and hygienically nonporous for easy cleaning. The full tang blade extends the length of the knife to provide strength and balance. The set includes: -2.75'' Paring. -3.5'' Paring. -6 4.5'' Steak Knives. -4.75'' Partoku. -5.5'' Utility. -6.75'' Santoku. -8'' Sharpening Steel. -9'' Scalloped. -Shears. -Block. Features: -Complements the Metropolitan collection. -Strength and balance blade. -Polymer handles. -Safety and stability. -Limited lifetime warranty- Specifications: -Material: High-carbon Stainless Steel. -Hand wash recommended. Knife Cleaning: For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth and dry immediately. Soaking wood-handled knives in water can remove the natural oils form the handles. Dishwashing may cause nicks on the edges. Additionally, the heat and detergent may have a corrosive effect on the handles. After washing your knives, towel dry thoroughly and store in a dry environment with sharp edges facing down or away. Please Note: This item cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like assistance finding an item that can ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico, please contact our customer service team.

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11/02/2011

Chicago Cutlery Insignia Steel 12-Piece Knife Block Set Review

Chicago Cutlery Insignia Steel 12-Piece Knife Block Set
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I've used this set for several years now (mine is the Insignia Matte Series) and have been very pleased with the overall cutting ability of these knives. Even though I also own Global and Shun kitchen knives, I find myself being drawn to the Insignia knives when I am in a hurry or in the middle of a large project. Although both the Global and the Shun have sharper edges, their price difference doesn't equate directly to the increased level of sharpness that you get. That is to say, yes Global and Shun knives are sharper, but they are not three to four hundred percent sharper all though their price difference certainly would suggest that.
Using my Insignia knives, I am able to quickly dice, cut, and slice through onions, carrots, chicken, roasts, etc. That said, there are several cavets that need to be stated. First, don't wash these knives in a dishwasher. It has nothing to do with the quality of the steel. I wouldn't wash my Ken Onion Shun Chef's knife in the dishwasher and that one knife costs as much as two whole sets of the Insignia. Second, these knives need to be honed regularly. A few strokes after every use makes a real difference. Third, after owning the knives for almost two years, I sharpened each of the knives on oil stones. These knives, like all knives will need to be resharpened from time to time. The good news is that they resharpened quite nicely, a tribute to their quality. Since resharpening, they have continued to hold their edges.
Last, the balance of these knives is more than adequate. I also own the matching sanduko and have found it to be the best of the series. All though I am a bit of a knife snob, and although I would love to purchase a block set of either the Shun or the Globals, I can't justify it given that the Insignia's cut so well. My wife would really give me no end of grief if I threw out a perfectly good set of knives. And a good set of knives these are.

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Chicago Cutlery Insignia Steel 12-Piece Set includes 1-Each 3-1/2-Inch paring knife, 1-Each 5-Inch utility knife, 1-Each 8-Inch chef knife, 1-Each 8-Inch slicer knife, 6-Each 4-1/2-Inch steak knives, 1-Each 8-Inch steel, and 1-Each 11 slot block. Chicago Cutlery Insignia Matte collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades featuring our exclusive Taper Grind edge 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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