Best Kitchen Knives
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NOTE: I have not purchased the knife do this review is not based on the knife. The review is based on the company. I was looking at buying a knife… Read more
from Matsato a few months ago but I changed my mind after I had placed my details in for purchase. Ever since then they have spammed my phone with non stop phone calls to try and finish the purchase. I have asked several times now for them to stop calling me but yet they continue to ring. Based on this I rate the company 1 star.
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I love my three set of Kleva knives. They are the best knives in my knife draw. I would highly recommend them to anyone who loves well balanced, sharp knives.
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Scam knife company - poor quality – Bought their black knives which I didn’t realise but they are ceramic and need to be sharpened using special stones. The knives are poor quality and are not what is advertised Stay away. Show details
Excellent, long lasting, everyday knives – Was gifted these over 30 years ago, still going strong. The knives are hard stainless steel so take some time to get properly sharp, and they will… Read more
chip if mistreated. I use the Lansky sharpening system at 20° once a year and they retain a good edge with only an occasional honing with a steel. Of course they've never seen the inside of a dishwasher :-)
Customer service a joke! – Purchased the knife 18 weeks ago, the handle cracked after 5 or 6 uses, sent knife back 4 months ago, still no replacement. This is a joke, I've… Read more
shopped alot online and no one takes this long to resolve an issue. They were able to ship it out on days but take months to replace it. Knife is OK, get blunt very quickly.
So much better than I expected – I've had a Global Chefs knife for about 10 years, but decided to upgrade and get a block set, as I use other size knifes in my kitchen often, and… Read more
needed a bread knife too. These have exceeded my expectations. I find the smaller cooks knife easier to use for smaller things (or if I'm using a smaller sized chopping board). And having the selection available in the block on the bench makes selecting the appropriate knife much easier. Keeping them clean is easy - a simple rinse after use, and then hand wash when I'm washing up after. Wish I'd bought these sooner.
First Time I have Been Scared of Knives! – OMG these knives are soooo sharp, it's the first time I have ever been scared of knives! You could seriously take off the end of your finger with… Read more
them so be careful. Having cautioned you, I will now say they are without a doubt the best knives I have ever owned. Being as ridiculously sharp as they are, they just glide through anything you want to throw at them and they mold well to your hand for a secure grip. If you handle them with the respect they demand, they will be a major asset to any kitchen and I highly recommend them.
I bought my set on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Global-Synergy-Knife-Block-Set-7-Piece/393043653408
It's a rare 5 Stars from me guys, well done!
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$149.99 for instant rusting of knives. First time use of one knife and it started rusting (from being in contact with a bit of water), but now I have… Read more
10+ knives full of rust. Cutting ANYTHING and they rust. Either I got a bad batch or the product is just plain poor. Very disheartening. Photos attached.
Stylish knife set – These knives are excellent for the price. The knife block is stylish and the knives are held magnetically. They feel good and cut well. Of course they need regular sharpening. I put mine in the dishwasher and have had no problems with that. Show details
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Fantastic and quality – Very well, this product I just saw online and purchased it months ago. I have been using this everyday and glad I have the great set.
Professional Job – Good professional job. Formerly blunt Knives are now seriously sharp. Nicks also repaired. Both are now in as new condition. I like the idea that they don’t use grinders or belt sanders. Speedy and a reasonable price. I will be going back. Show details
Best knives I have owned – I had my 6 piece set now for six months. The smallest knife get the most use, multiple times a day and I’m now thinking of getting it sharpened. They are just such a joy to cook with. Show details
I emailed house about returning a faulty knife set, it took a couple of days for a response due to the back log from Christmas. However Van took on… Read more
my case who was great efficient with communication over emails kept me updated, was professional, organised return and refund.
The best knife I've ever owned. Extremely sharp & will hold it's edge for a long time before you need to start sharpening it. Use a whetstone. Show details
Buy with care – When I moved out of home I had to buy a lot of stuff. One of the things I gave a lot of thought to was kitchen knives. Those Wiltshire StaySharp… Read more
knives were rubbish. Then I discovered Victorinox, Mundial and Wustoff. After nearly fifty years I still use them. I use a steel to hone them and rarely need to use a stone to sharpen them. Long after you pay the price you will just smile as you slice though vegetables or meat. NEVER put in a dish washer!
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Iv been cooking for myself 15 years and I’ve never used knives so sharp. The misso said “careful they’re sharp” . With in 5sec of cutting an orange I… Read more
cut each thumb ,which didn’t even bleed straight away. I buy bulk rumps and these cut through the fat cap like a hot knife through butter. For the price they’re absolute worth it $250. I’ll follow up a review in 2 years and see how they hold up.
1 knife broke 3 weeks after we bought them. Tried to take back but shop had shut up and moved on. Not one will keep an edge, sharpened by pro cut into 1 tomato and blunt Show details
Perfect side to a cheese platter! – Was the perfect purchase as I entertain lots and needed some knives to go with the cheeses. They are colourful and elegant. Perfect purchase from Harris Scarfe, definitely recommend these Show details
Kiwi knife/ meat cleaver – This brand was recommended to me by my son's brother-in-law who was a cook/chef at Bangaroo on Sydney Harbour. Kiwi knives are manufactured in… Read more
Thailand and the one I selected was only $14.00 on ebay. It is a great knife and very sharp straight out of the box. I tend not to bother with my expensive knives; this does the lot! A great knife.
Super fine – An awesome knife I don’t know how I used to work without it. Looks awesome and stays sharp for a long time. Recommended to everyone who cooks at home or commercially. Show details
Too brittle..waste of money – I had one of these knives for just a few weeks, it sure was sharp, but the blade snapped while cutting a corn cob. Distributor said it was basically… Read more
operator error and the instructions say to avoid twisting the knife as ceramic is brittle. It sure is, as we found you can crack the blade with very ordinary use. Don't waste your money. It was sharp. Too brittle
Its not the manufacturers fault people cant read and apply the instructions as it says clearly… Read more
Terrible warranty – I'd be extremely cautious about Wusthof products. They trumpet that they have an exceptional warranty but our handles separated from the steel shank within 8 months and we haven't heard back from Wusthof at all for warranty repairs. Show details
Our 3rd (THIRD) Kenwood Cordless Knife KN500 has just stopped working exactly the same as the 1st & 2nd knife. The On/Off trigger mechanism in not working again. Show details
This is our 3rd and last Kenwood Cordless knife KN500. First purchased around October 2023, we were… Read more
Thank you to Razelle for promptly processing a replacement knife for mine showing cracks in the handle after only 9 mo Much appreciated Show details
I wish I had read these reviews before I purchased this knife. It is TRASH. I'm a cook and have used electric knives for years. This is the worst… Read more
one I have ever used. It does NOT cut bread. It gets very hot, and then seized up altogether. Sunbeam you need to pick up your game. Never again will I buy because I thought sunbeam was a good brand. This knife is a piece of trash and I will be asking for my money back. PS. I only just purchased it an hour ago.
Wonderful, High Quality, Super Sharp 7 piece Set – Hubby and I purchased this stunning 7 piece Chef X Kurai set during the New Year Sales, subsequently getting very good value for our dollar. We… Read more
purchased them from Myer, and we understand they’re exclusive to Myer.
Firstly, visually, it’s very appealing, and looks solid and strong. The Ash Wood storage block unit looks great, finished beautifully and looks of a high quality. It’s the perfect accompaniment to the knives itself, which, because they’re made from high quality Japanese Stainless Steel, really puts them in a class of their own. Stunningly crafted, I love the TPR handle with the deep grooves which ensures slip resistance, even with wet hands.
The Set includes knives for just about everything you’re ever likely to need on the kitchen when preparing meals. (Chef’s Knife 20cm, Bread Knife 20cm, Carving Knife 20cm, Santoku Knife 16cm, Utility Knife 12.5cm, Paring Knife 8.5cm) all of which are beautifully encased in the pre-cut slots in the high quality Ash Wood storage block.
These knives are surprisingly super lightweight despite their somewhat bulky appearance, and, I found out the hard way, they are incredibly sharp, so much so, that I actually cut my finger badly on the first use. So, customers need to be aware of how sharp they are and use with caution. They are a modern, sleek and stylish addition to our kitchen. It’s such a pleasure preparing food and cooking with this set. It comes with a “Lifetime “ warranty which is another significant indication of how good these knives are. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with our purchase.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this knife block set to anyone, whether they are an experienced cook, or just as a starter kit because it’s great for both. Just make sure fingers are well away from the cutting edge.
Great Knives – There are 8 knives in the set plus a steel and the block itself. The full retail price of $399 or thereabouts was probably a bit hopeful and they… Read more
were routinely available for $140 or so. At that price they are very good value indeed (this set is discontinued but I note you can still buy individual knives at $30-$40 each).
These look to be a copy of Wustof Classic Ikon, and they have done a great job:
- Bolsterles design
- Very cleanly forged
- Great heft and balance (except for mini chef knife)
- Good steel (same as Wustof DIN 1.4116, ice hardened HRC 55)
- Great factory edge
- Good looking block
After nearly a year of use there are no chips on the blades and the synthetic handles are like new (I don't put them in the dishwasher, that will weather the handles and blunt the edges). Now 8 knives is essentially too many - I really only use the Chef, Mini Chef and Paring knives. The bread knife is superfluous as either of Chef's cut crusty loaves easily. My only complaint about the design is the balance of the Mini Chef - it is handle heavy, whereas the Chef is completely neutral, would have been great if they were both the same (and neutral).
Edge retention is good. I started using the steel to stop them losing their edge, but probably could have prolonged that for 3 months or so. The steel makes the edge a little rough looking compared to the factory grind, however you can use a stone to get a completely clean edge again.
You can modify the grind (I've got mine re-edged to 15 degrees instead of the factory 20), but then retention does suffer noticeably - only do this if you like sharpening knives! However the usage does improve immensely (I note that the Wustof Ikon is edged at 15 degrees...so the steel is in theory able to handle it).
Probably worth noting that the bolsterless design (remember I said they are a copy of Wustof Classic Ikon), means you can cut yourself really seriously on the heel of the blade. Proper finger/hand guarding is needed, especially as the Chef's knife is heavy - if it gets you it will hurt!
Great balance of quality, price and finished product – Like many of us (amateur cooks) I could not see how I spend big on knives. Let's be honest, if there is a knife that does the job and doesn't require… Read more
a second mortgage to buy one - that's a great outcome... Well, maybe... Recent events around the world made us stay home more. As a result I found myself in the kitchen more than I ever imagined I'd be. This is when I discovered that my budget, no name knives, were not doing a good job at all. I started researching what can I afford to buy so cooking will be a pleasant task again? My research led me to fenomenon that many refer to as a "rabbit hole". To conclude - there is NO such thing as a "best knife". There are a couple simple characteristics of knives people refer to when they choose one, let's unwrap them. 1. Cutting ability. Simple, right? Not so much. There are serrated knives, straight knives, funky shaped knives, big, small, heavy, light etc. Well, if you're not going for the cheapest knife, most of them cut well. However, different shapes, sizes and forms are for different cutting. So there, no perfect knife here - you most likely need multiple knives to cover all bases. 2. Stainless steel (corrosion resistance). Without going to the chemistry of blade composition, most medium range knives from reputable brands will ensure that. However, any composition that will use metals that prevent rusting will compromise blade hardness in one shape or another. Again, no best knife here 3. Hardness (how long it will stay sharp). Long story short... Hard knives are brittle, they need skills to work with, they're not for everyone. Softer knives are great, but will need frequent sharpening. No best winner here. All above leads me to the point where instead of choosing brand of knives or how they look like I'd suggest focusing on blade chemical composition or as people refer to - hardness. After assessing my cooking skills and available budget I decided that 420j2 or 56HRC steel is good enough for my needs and won't be too hard on my finances. Here is how I ended up with something that I call - value for money product: Baccarat Damashiro Bodo 10 Piece Japanese Steel Knife Block. The set is affordable, handles household chemicals well, can be sharpened at home (no need to visit a specialist) and performs superbly for what it is. The set also includes a magnetic cutting board, which is an added bonus. I'm under no illusion that this set is NOT the best set of knives out there. However, what is the best knife? :-) There are many forums that focus on Brands rather than on steel, or or rubbishing 420j2 steel altogether. Well, it is "budget" still that is sufficient enough for many. Hence I won't hesitate to recommend Baccarat Damashiro Bodo 10 Piece Japanese Steel Knife Block with Chopping Board to anyone who is not pro cook by trade. Watch out this space for the "right price" if you are in the market for the set: https://amzn.to/3dTI47G Also, while you're there don't forget to get your sharpener that will save you time and money in the long run: https://amzn.to/2ZYfnhW
Excellent knives!!! – Excellent knives!!! Highly recommend. The knives are sharp and ideal for cutting. Definitely great value for money. The sizes are very convenient and… Read more
the weight is just right, not heavy and not too light. I really enjoy cutting my salads now and the small one is perfect for cutting fruits!
Great Knives for a cheap price – These knives are a fantastic shape, stay sharp for a super long time. They have light handles, which is great for some jobs. Incredible quality for the cheap price. Value for money.
Hello, Jason! I'm sorry to know about your experience. I… Read more