| Victorinox Forged 8-Piece Knife Set with Block |  | Brand: Victorinox
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $618.00
Buy New: $279.99
as of 3/19/2010 01:20 CDT details
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New (3) from $279.99
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 137,769
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 16
MPN: 7.7243.8
Model: 7.7243.8
UPC: 046928962372
EAN: 0046928962372
ASIN: B0014CHU9W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes 3-1/2-inch parer, 6-inch boning, 8-inch slicer, 8-inch chef¿s, 9-inch bread, sharpening steel, kitchen shears, 9-slot hardwood storage block | | • | High carbon stainless steel provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer and give desired effect when re-sharpened | | • | Single-piece, full-tang construction; bolsterless edges for use of entire blades and ease of sharpening | | • | Triple rivet handles ergonomically designed to provide optimum weight, balance, and comfort; plastic over molded (POM) handles will hold shape and not crack or separate from blade | | • | Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; hot-drop forged in Germany, finished in Switzerland |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Each blade is a tradition, upheld to the highest standards by the master forgers at Victorinox. The knives of this exquisite cutlery block set are hot drop hand-forged and ice-tempered, every piece beautifully balanced and perfectly weighted for complete cooking confidence. Lifetime warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
Famous for its line of Swiss Army knives, Victorinox is also renowned for its fine kitchen cutlery. The Forged line is a great example of beautiful functionality blended with impeccable craftsmanship. The name of the line refers to the construction of the knives' blades, which are hot-drop forged and ice-tempered for exceptional strength and integrity. Made in Germany from high-carbon, stain-proof steel, the knives are finished in Switzerland with a twice-sharpened, laser-tested edge. They feature a single-piece full-tang construction for stability and balance, and their comfortable handles are triple-riveted for durability. An extensive range with open-stock pieces as well as sets, the Victorinox Forged collection is a lifetime investment, suited to accomplished and aspiring home cooks. This set includes every knife required in a busy kitchen. The 8-inch chef's knife is the centerpiece, while the 6-inch boning knife and 8-inch slicer are great for prepping and carving. The 3-1/2-Inch parer is an excellent trimmer and peeler, and the 9-inch bread knife is perfect for crusty loaves and delicate tomatoes. A pair of kitchen shears and a sharpening steel round out the set, which stores in the included hardwood block. All Forged knives should be washed by hand for best care, and Victorinox covers the collection with a lifetime warranty. --Emily Bedard
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| Customer Reviews:
Great Gift September 19, 2009
Charles Chen (East Windsor, NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Gave this as a gift to my brother in law for his engagement and he seemed to be really impressed by it and really like it.
I did a lot of comparisons when looking for a knife set to purchase at this price range. While I _personally_ would have preferred a smaller set of better knives (say Shuns), it seems that most people prefer a more complete set - go figure. That being the case, as I looked around on Amazon, I didn't find many knife sets at this price range that didn't have "gaps" between the block and the knives; most sets had a block that had empty slots. I also liked the more contemporary and modern lines of the knives.
As for the performance and ergonomics? I can't say - yet. But MOST people also aren't knife nuts like me and a set like this would perform as well or better than their daily use, stamped steel knives. The important thing is that your average 20-something venturing out on their own will really love this knife set for their home or apartment.
Swiss Army Perfection April 28, 2008
Island Cook (Puget Sound, WA USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The makers of Swiss Army Knives know their cutlery. Here is a magnificent kitchen cutlery set containing all the basics of fine knives needed in home kitchens. You cannot go wrong here. No knife stays sharp forever, it is the ability of a knife to resharpen quickly and easily that distinguishes it from cheaper knives. Victorinox uses German Solingen blades and then finishes and perfects each knife in their Swiss factory. These knives perform as well as a fine Swiss watch. No good home chef should be without them.
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