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Mar 27, 2018
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I own this knife set and picked it up from eBay for $110 using a 20% discount code. This Isn't a bad deal and for everyday workhorse knives these are wonderful. Relatively low maintenance, dish washer safe, and they hold their edge ok. If taken care of properly these will last you a lifetime.
Now pertaining to my comment on the edge if you compare edge retention to any knife set in this price range it wins. If anyone is curious forschner uses a proprietary Steel blend of stainless steel that makes the chromium much smaller than most stainless steel mixtures which increases Edge retention. Unfortunately adding chromium to steel makes the steel soft but is what gives steel it's stainless properties. Removing the chromium yields much harder steels which will sharpen to a Razors Edge and will retain that edge for longer but you then run the risk of oxidation/rust.
I highly recommend these as everyday work horses but if you work in a commercial kitchen or are in a position where you're constantly using a knife I highly suggest investing in a carbon steel knife. As long as you clean and dry the knife and aren't abusing it and using it like its something from your toolbox you will love it and it will last you a lifetime. Keep in mind these knives are an investment and one good knife will cost you the price of this entire set so when I say its an investment I literally do mean it.
I use this along with my Victorinox Knives at home. I purchased this as my workhorse when working in a commercial kitchen having to hand slice fruits and vegetables for a sandwich line and salad bar for a restaurant seating 160ish people. I used this thing 6 days a week for 3 years and the stainless cladding gives you the best of both worlds so I can't recommend this enough if your wanting the sharpness of a carbon steel knife while having the rust protection of a stainless. https://www.chefknivestogo.com/kohetsublue1.html
Mar 27, 2018
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