Sabatier Precision 38-Piece Knife Block and Tool Set
by Sabatier

List Price: $380.00
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Product Summary

• Knife set includes 16 knives, fork, shears, steel in a wood block
• Utensil set includes nine plastic utensils in stainless-steel holder
• Also includes set of four each stainless-steel measuring cups and spoons
• High-carbon stainless-steel blades on knives; full tangs
• Lifetime limited warranty on cutlery; made in China

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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sabatier Precision 38-Piece Knife Block and Tool Set

Customer Review: $50 is still steep for this chintzy collection
Summary: 3 Stars

I suppose my reaction isn't to the knives themselves-- I haven't even opened them since I imagine they are much like the other Sabatier set I purchased and those are adequate but nowhere near Henckel quality. My surprise and dismay really stems from the thin metal of the measuring cups and spoons. Not only are they tinny and poorly made, their edges are so sharp that you can slice a brick of cheese with them (not good for a working cook)! The handled accessories were somewhat better in quality, but you'd do better buying them either individually to suit your needs or elsewhere... And the wood block that I received was dark and ugly; not a huge problem, but again, an obvious instance of cutting quality corners.

Overall, if you're looking for a starter set for college and don't need to impress too many people (including yourself), this is a great deal. You get more knives at a better price than you could find at Target or Wal-Mart (or elsewhere), plus the extra accoutrements to round out your initial cooking toolset.

For established cooks, or even casual connoisseurs, either spend a little more on one of the other sets Amazon offers or build your knive collection one at a time, spending as you're able, to obtain lasting, quality cutlery.

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and in this case, that truism applies doubly! Just because this set looks like a great deal at $50, you're ultimately going to get what you pay for.

Description of Sabatier Precision 38-Piece Knife Block and Tool Set

Made in China, Precision knives are more affordable than some of Sabatier?s other French-made knives; however, the same care is taken to ensure quality craftsmanship. The blades are made of high-carbon stainless steel that are hollow-ground for easier sharpening and edge retention. Full tangs provide excellent balance when cutting and are triple-riveted to the germ-resistant polymer handle. Handwashing is recommended for proper maintenance of the blade and a lifetime limited warranty covers defects in materials and craftsmanship. --Cristina Vaamonde

What's in the Box
Utensil holder, serving spoon, slotted spoon, skimmer, spaghetti server, soup ladle, small slotted spatula, large slotted spatula, slotted turner, and serving fork; 1/4, -1/2-, 3/4-, and 1-cup measuring cups; 1/4-, 1/2-, and 1-teaspoon and 1-tablespoon measuring spoons; 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch slicer, an 8-inch filleting knife, a 6-inch boning knife, a 6-inch cleaver, a 5-inch utility knife, a 3-1/2-inch parer, eight 5-1/2-inch steak knives, a 6-inch fork, kitchen shears, and a sharpening steel; 19-slot wooden knife block

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