Anolon, a company respected for its quality cookware line, has diversified into knife manufacturing. According to Anolon’s website, all of their products are designed to perform effectively for a lifetime and continue to look good, two characteristics that one can presume are shared by any Anolon knife set. Anolon Advanced 15 Piece Knife Block Set

Anolon manufactures three product lines within its knife section – Advanced Cutlery, Advanced Bronze Cutlery and Advanced Stainless Steel Cutlery. It looks as though the company believes that the title, “advanced” will cause the knives to sound better than the products of other companies prior to anybody actually using the knives. Whatever the reason for the name, there are 19 knife sets available, all the way from the 15-piece sets to the single knives, and with a universal sharpener thrown in for good measure.

Since a knife is only as tough as its blade, Anolon knives are made from choice German steel. The Advanced Collection features carbon steel, the Bronze Collection features high-carbon stainless steel and the Stainless Steel Collection uses stainless steel, a distinction that might be bewildering to a consumer who only would like to get a set of knives without worrying about metallurgy. With that being said, you may determine those collections by the knife handles – black for Advanced, brown for Bronze and silver for Stainless Steel.

The Anolon blades are forged, not extruded, and this manner of fabrication enhances the density, flexibility and hardness for the knives. Obviously, a stronger and more flexible cutting blade should be easier and safer to chop with, and the blade will also sustain its sharpness longer.

We must admit, Anolon knives are made in China. Nonetheless, their craftsmanship appears as though it is topnotch, especially with regards to the quality of the blades when you first open the box. The price of these knives won’t be a problem either, seeing as you recieve exceptional knives and not have to pay exceptional prices.

Other useful features of owning the 15-piece sets include the hard-wearing bamboo knife block with its slot labels and an extra slot for an old favorite knife and also the knife sharpener. For single knives, you will be able to benefit from the protective sheath that accompanies every purchase.

All in all, an Anolon knife purchase is a good value for your money, particularly as how little of it will be involved. Anolon Advanced 15 Piece Knife Block Set

There are not too many things to be annoyed with about Anolon knives. Nevertheless, these are worth bringing up because you want to be aware of all the potential problems in advance of using your hard-earned money on less-than-perfect cutlery.

To begin with, the bamboo blocks can arrive in less-than-sterling condition. There have been complaints of the metal labels being oxidized and the wood itself being black as opposed to the warm brown you’ll see in the ad photos. For another thing, the rubber handles will sometimes flake off in bits, particularly when you rub them. It might be part of daily wear and tear, but it can be a cause of annoyance at first. Anolon Advanced 15 Piece Knife Block Set

Additionally, you should sharpen your Anolon knives following every job to preserve them in ideal condition, and Anolon knives are less than dishwasher safe. In case you’re the use-toss-replace type of cook, the Anolon knives could present a challenge.

Although, on balance, an Anolon knife set could be a handy addition to your kitchen. It coordinates well with the other kitchen items, it is made up of knives which maintain their sharpness for many years, and may be stored safely.

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Prestige 14 Piece Knife Block Set

What’s Included in the Set

• 8 inch cook’s knife
• 8 inch carving knife
• 6 1/2-inch santoku
• 8 inch bread knife
• 6 inch sandwich knife
• 4 1/4 inch tomato knife
• 4 inch utility knife
• 3 inch paring knife
• Six 4 and 1/2 inch steak knives
• 6 inch kitchen fork
• kitchen shears
• 9-inch sharpening steel

This is a monster of a collection from Wusthof. There really isn’t anything missing in this set if you cannot find a use for a knife it’s your fault. The only real problem with the set itself is it may provide too much for most home chefs to work with. If you’re not looking to have complete knife collection and only need a few select knives, then this set isn’t going to be for you.

As far as quality, the Gourmet series of knives is only a step below the Classic series of knives that Wusthof also manufactures. The primary difference is the material used to create the knives. the Gourmet series uses a slightly thinner high carbon, stainless steel that is laser cut rather than hand forged. For most people, the price between Gourmet and Classic is the only difference most people would notice and I would suggest this set most of the time because of this fact.

The knives have a full tang handle that brings a great balance and very nice control. While the knives are dishwater safe, it’s best to hand wash them in order to better preserve the sharp edge and prevent any chemical damage from soaps. The Wusthof Gourmet 18 piece knife set retails between $300 to $700 depending on sales and where you buy. If you want a complete set of knives, you’re not going to do much better for the price. 4.5 out of 5

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