And, instead of coming in a knife block, each has its own corresponding blade guard, which is key if you’re looking to save counter space. Cuisinart knife sets can have a wide range of extra pieces in their knife sets. The most common extras are knife blocks used to safely store your knives while also providing an attractive, decorative effect for your kitchen counter. Each of the knives has its own designated slot. The slots are labeled to make sure you place each piece in the correct one.
Ceramic has become a popular choice for some home chefs. Ceramic blades tend to stay sharp longer — which is good because they’re difficult to sharpen. These knives are just really sharp stainless blades. They will undoubtedly cut through non-stick coating in a pan. Don’t know about warranty, but Cuisinart is major brand known for quality workmanship. Functions, they looked to be what are in the usual knife sets.
Anything that ups the kitchen-happiness quotient, solves an everyday problem and makes it easy to prep food for family and friends is top of the list for us. I found retailers advertising their blades at a rating of 56, but 3CR13 stainless steel is rated between Cookware Sets 52 and 55. If you are looking for a traditional knife style, but at Cuisinart’s price point, check out the Triple Rivet or Nitrogen collections. These offer a German-style design, very similar to Henckels. Cuisinart offers more variety in terms of design.
– Which is a must have because this knife set is super sharp. Definitely ones that shouldn’t accidently be put in the sink for accidental slicing of the hands while washing dishes. Two of its collections, the Modernist and Graphite collections, boast sleek and modern-looking stainless steel handles, which set them apart. Henckels primarily offers stamped blades, but they offer a handful of collections with forged blades, too. The Classic, Forged Contour, Forged Premio, Forged Synergy, Forged Accent, and Graphite collections all have forged blades.
The remaining Henckels collections are made in China. Henckels knives are made in different locations depending on Cookware Sets the collection. All of Cuisinart’s knives are made in China since their primary focus is to keep prices low.
To be frank, I find it impressive that Cuisinart is able to offer a fully forged knife at a price usually reserved only for stamped blades. Though not for the professional chef, Cuisinart’s knives are easily the best you can get for under $20 a piece. It’s impressive how well they work given their price, making them a good choice for first-time knife buyers.