Wüsthof - Three Piece Cook’s Set - 3 1/2" Paring Knife, 6" Utility Knife, and 8" Cook’s Knife (9608)

Funny title considering the cost, I know, but there is an old adage of you get what you pay for. Sure, I could go to Wal-Mart and pick up a $4 chef knife and it will cut things, but there are so many more variables than just being able to cut something. My brother owns a set of these knives, and my dad always praised them when he owned a restaurant, which led me to my final decision. I cut tons of veggies and wanted knives that I would be happy to use, not just get me by. They do the trick, and with proper maintenance can last a long time. I had a friend who tried to convince me to get cutco knives, he said the free sharpening was what sealed the deal. I know how to properly steel a knife and prefer doing that every other day than having to send my knife somewhere to have it sharpened. Don't even get me started on the difference in quality steel between the two knives.

I got these knives primarily because a) I have been eyeing them for 2 months now and were at the top of my wish list and b) they were on sale for $125. I can't give Wusthof enough praise. The knives feel so balanced, so sharp, and so large. They feel solid in my hands, and you can tell the build quality is great. I took the tip of my finger and ran it perpendicularly across the blade and for the first time since I've owned a knife I heard the way real quality steel sounds like when it is properly forged. I used the chef's knife to cut up a shallot and a zucchini today. I think "cut" is a harsh word for this instrument because of how elegantly and effortlessly it moved through both vegetables. It felt like I was just dipping the knife into foam rather than a solid object. I've owned them for a day now so obviously I'm still in the honeymoon phase. I'll try and post an update as I get more experience with them and as their strengths and weaknesses start to show.

Gifted to someone for Christmas. He loves these knives and was impressed with how thin he can cut food. A Chef told me these three knives are all you need in you need in your home kitchen. Of course we all want other types of knives, need more to fill all the empty spaces in the knife block!

I loved these knives right out of the box. They came sharp and feel great. I was finally moving out of the parent's house and needed some knives. With the free block and steel from Amazon you can't go wrong. I looked at all the sets for weeks and in the end decided that I would rather just buy what I needed, instead of settling for what came in the sets. I have found that I am rarely happy with prepackaged sets of anything. Therefore, this was a good starting point to which I added a bread knife and plan to add pieces if I need them (I doubt I will, but I may just fill the block :). I bought these sight unseen from Amazon and could not be happier. Update! June 2011 and still going strong! Daily use, occasional sharpening, wow.

I did a lot of research on the popular, better knife brands before buying. I was torn between the two most well known: Wusthof and Henkels. I saw a lot of reviews regarding Henkels about them not lasting long or living up to expectations. According to Wusthof's website, all their knives have the same blades in them, in all their knife lines. Perhaps I misunderstood their descriptions, but this is the meaning I took away from their own website. That being said, the only difference between their cheaper and most expensive (Classic) lines is the handle. I would still purchase the Classic line, even knowing that. The metal in the blade on the classic line runs through the entire handle, all the way to the butt end. The metal is exposed on the top and bottom of the handle, giving a very good secure grip. The knives are very well weighted and hefty. I bought the cheaper, Silverpoint, line of Wusthof steak knives. The difference is clear. The Silverpoints are still very nice knives, however they don't have the hand feel and 'confidence' of the Classic line. The blades are great, it's the cheaper feeling handle. What I am getting at: if you want quality knives, you really can't skimp, even on something that seems as trivial as a handle. This set is a great starter set. I was concerned that it would not provide a wide enough variety of blades. I was wrong. The 8" knife is perfect for solid chopping, especially tough vegetables. The mid size 'sandwich' knife is very good for trimming soft meats. And of course the paring knife for traditional paring duties. As others have mentioned, nicer blades like these should be treated a little bit differently. Do not put these into dishwashers. They will bang around and become dull, quickly. The heat will also damage the handles. Hand wash and towel dry immediately after use. The steel will rust quickly, otherwise. These are great knives, and they need exceptional care to last.

If I could, I'd give this product 10 stars, or even 20. I bought these knives for my boyfriend for his birthday, we are both in college and have recently gotten very involved in cooking. We did much research and found these to be the best cooking knives (we watch Food Network and virtually everyone uses these knives) and, we were definitely impressed. They are nothing short of amazing! They cut through everything like butter, it makes cooking such a breeze, they are easy to handle, and I've heard they last for forever, judging from everyones reviews on here. I only reccommend these knives, they are lifesavers and make cooking that much more enjoyable. I will never own any other knives other than Wusthof. Also, this set is a GREAT price for what you are getting! Absolutely amazing. 10 stars if I could. UPDATE: I have had these knives for over a year (I know it isn't a super long time, but it's enough for an update) and they still look brand new. We use these knives daily and they work wonders. The only thing you need to do is get them sharpened every once in awhile, depending how often you use them.

I used to have BergHOFF set for years and really used to it, but always wanted something more professional. After reading about different brands I decided to purchase Wusthof Classis. This set of 3 is perfect for our needs. I used the smallest one to peel potatoes and loved it!!! I never knew I might enjoy peeling potatoes!!! Knives were nice and sharp out of the package. Package was in great condition. There were few slight scratches over largest knife's blade, but it's very minor and not bothering me. I highly recommend this set as a starting set. I compared different sets and figure out some sets have too many useless knives (I can cut bread with much cheaper knife is I need to for example).

I purchased these knives about a month ago, and I wanted to wait to write a review until I used the knives several times. When I first received the knives, I immediately took them out and started chopping some onions and bell peppers. The knives did not seem very sharp, I was experiencing quite a bit of resistance during my cutting, and they had a film of dust over them when I took them out of the box. I wasn't ready to give up on my first set of good knives and bought a honing steel to see if it made a difference. After honing the three knives, they are now living up to their reputation. They cut perfectly... I even held up a piece of paper with one hand and sliced through the paper without any resisitance. They are a bit on the heavy side; I am a new at-home cook with fairly small hands. However, after a few test runs with various veggies I was able to find the most comfortable hand placement and technique so the weight is no longer bothersome. I highly recommend these knives, but I advise you to also purchase the honing steel to keep that sharp and straight edge. All in all these knives are great and I am very pleased with my purchase.

Una vez superado el shock del precio, llega el momento de disfrutar de estos cuchillos: son de una serie clásica, con la forma de toda la vida, forjados, con una buena guarda entre el mango y la hoja. La marca es una de las tradicionales en esto de la cuchillería, y según se puede ver googleando por ahí, les encanta a los americanos. Los tres tamaños son básicos en la cocina: - El grande es el típico de cortar y trocear la verdura, con una curvatura para poder pivotar y trocear a gran velocidad - El mediano es más manejable, bueno para la carne y materiales más duros. Es el que menos utilizo. - Estoy especialmente contento con el pequeño, es fuerte y manejable, ideal para cantidad de tareas: desde pelar una manzana hasta quitar las partes malas de la verdura, pasando por las espinas del pescado. Todo precisión ;-) Los tres cortan de maravilla, y espero que tarden mucho en perder el filo. De todas formas, este tipo de cuchillos son fáciles de afilar. En resumen, espero no tener que comprar cuchillos nuevos en muchos años.

What can I say, a stunning set of knives! I am no professional chef, but a slightly eager home cook. After reading a number of reviews I opted for the wusthof set and was not disappointed. Initially I was just looking to get a chefs knife, but having seen this set for just a little more it seemed illogical not to go for it. The quality of the knives is exceptional. It turns meal prep into a breeze and the heft and eight of the knives are really impressive. I am yet to find something they can’t do, and make prepping even squash and swede a piece of cake. The knives do have some weight to them which makes chopping easier, but they aren’t so heavy that your arms start to tire. They have a large bolster (the part separating the handle and blade) which won’t be for everyone, but I found it to be really comfortable when holding the knife with my middle finger just behind it and forefinger and thumb on the blade. Only word of caution would be to ensure you care for them well (avoid the dishwasher and cutlery draw as they will blunt the blade very quickly) and to invest in a decent sharpener to be used every time the knife comes out to keep the blade sharp. Been using for three months now with no sign of wearing, and they look like they will do the job for many years to come!

I liked the 3 knife package as it makes a hearty gift. My wife and I have had a set of Wustoff Knives for over 30 years and they are just a good as the day we bought them. I wish Wustoff made Toasters!

C'est la première fois que j'ai mis autant d'argent dans un couteau (et encore merci le black friday !). Je n'y croyais pas vraiment quand je lisais les commentaires "attention aux doigts", "coupe comme du rasoir" etc. Quand je les ai reçu, le soir même je me suis mis derrière les fourneaux (je cuisine quasiment tous les soirs en rentrant du travail, principalement des plats asiatiques qui demandent beaucoup de découpes). Dès la première utilisation j'ai été séduit par le couteau du chef. Très bien équilibré. Un tranchant hallucinant. C'est simple je n'ai jamais eu un couteau pareil. A partir de là, on a l'impression d'être un vrai chef cuisiner. J'ai gagné du temps pour émincer / haché etc. Je prends encore plus de plaisir à cuisiner. On peut, certes, se dire que c'est un peu (beaucoup) cher pour des couteaux, mais le renom de la marque y est pour quelques choses et la qualité est vraiment au rendez-vous. C'est un plaisir de les utiliser au quotidien. Par moment, j'en viens même à chercher un plat à cuisiner qui me permettrait des les utiliser haha !

... Chi più spende meno spende. Certo l'esborso non è del tutto indifferente per 3 coltelli, ma la qualità qui è indiscutibile. Il peso, la precisione del taglio, la possibilità di effettuare tagli di carne e pesce prima praticamente impossibili con i miei coltelli presi "al mercato". Un po' di cura in più nel lavaggio e nell'asciugatura e per il resto penso che, salvo danni accidentali , mi dureranno tutta la vita. Saluti.