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Chicago Cutlery Centurion 7-Piece Knife Block Set
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Our Price: $81.50
List Price: $81.50
Sales Rank: #120016 (lower is better)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Chicago Cutlery
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Brand: Chicago Cutlery
Color: Black
EAN: 0027979406947
Manufacturer: Chicago Cutlery
Model: Centurion
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 15
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Chicago Cutlery Centurion 7-Piece Knife Block Set Features
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- 7-piece knife set: 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5-inch utility knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 3-inch paring knife, 8-inch sharpening steel, and hardwood block
- High-carbon stainless-steel blades resist rust and stains; exclusive Taper Grind edges stay sharp and are easily re-sharpened
- Heavy-duty forged bolsters offer balance; full-tang blades extend from tip of knife to end of handle
- Black polymer handles secured by triple-compression stainless-steel rivets
- Classic styling; hand wash only; made in China; covered by lifetime warranty
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Chicago Cutlery Centurion 7-Piece Knife Block Set Description
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Chicago Cutlery Centurion 7-Piece Knife Block Set customer reviews:
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Excellent value
Obviously, at this price, these knives are not meant to compete with Henkels or Wusthof types of knives, which are fa superior to these. But they are certainly a contender with the mid- or lower-range offerings from those companies. Many of those knives are stamped, these are forged. There's a good weight in the handle, it can stand up to significant abuse and they keep the edge well. As someone said, they are sharp out of the box, but a quick run against a stone will hone the edges further.
It's true that this product is inaccurately described. It comes with a slicer, not a bread knife. However, I really like the slicer knife - it's a good utility knife for things like slicing tomatoes or soft fruit. Since I knew the description was wrong and that there are a couple of additional slots in the block, I just ordered a bread knife. It's $12 on Amazon. I ordered the scissors, too, for $6 as there's also a slot for them.
I thought this set was a good value. For under $55 plus another $18 for the bread knife and scissors, I got an excellent, versatile and durable set of knives plus a quality block and free shipping -- for a price equal to one knife from some of the big German brand names. No home cook really needs more knives than these unless they do specialized cooking. I bought these for our second home. After using them for a month, I'm totally sold on them.
If you're really upset about the product not including the bread knife, try writing to Amazon and complain after you receive it and they might give you some kind of compensation for the inaccurate description. I did write them to alert them that the product description should be changed.
Oh, and a last point. If you treat knives with a bit of care, they will last a long time. These should never go into the dishwasher. It dulls the blade and damages the handles. Even though they're stainless steel, that doesn't mean they won't rust if they're abused. If you're worried about sanitation, scrub them down and then soak them briefly in warm, soapy water with a tiny splash of bleach. Always dry them promptly before putting them away. Use surfaces such as hardwood like a bamboo or thick plastic s cutting boards, rather than very hard surfaces such as glass. Do yourself a favor and get them sharpened once a year; many hardware stores and cookware stores can do this for a nominal charge or about $1 or $2 a knife. It's worth it.
Dont spend your money on more expensive brands!!
I have owned this set for 5 years now. I have never had any problems. No rust, no stains, no chips and when they get dull, a quick swipe with the sharpening steel sharpens them right back up!! I am telling you, I used to sell Henckels knives and personally I think Henckels is over-rated! Buy these knives, you wont be disappointed!!
A nice set! 
I received this set today and immediately 'tested' them on every piece of food in the kitchen! They are lovely! I was prepared for the absence of the bread knife after having read the other reviews, so I wasn't too disappointed.(Although that would be a real bonus to have actually included it in the set.) I also miss having instructions for the 8" 'stone'. Very nice to have but what do you do with it? I remember the males in my family having to develop this skill and that one could ruin a knife by doing it wrong. So I'll scout around for instructions and hope they show up before the knives need sharpening. Other than that they are a pleasure and terrific at this price! I'm glad to have them.
nice
I love my set of knives . I am not a professional but they suit me just fine.
Good knives.
These are attractive, solid knives that are well balanced and come with a well made storage block, but you must have a good sharpener for them to cut well. The sharpening steel that comes with the set does not work well, so I purchased the Accusharp for $10 from Amazon and it's made all the difference. If you purchase this knife set buy the sharpener for an extra $10. It's well worth the investment for knives that will last a lifetime if cared for properly.
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