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KitchenAid 16-Piece Cutlery Set with Traditional Natural Block, Black Handles

3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 73 ratings
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  • High carbon stainless steel blades
  • Full tang construction
  • Perfectly balanced and weighted
  • Razor sharp cutting edge
  • Comfortable Grip with fully contoured handles

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This KitchenAid® 16 Piece Fine Edge Forged Cutlery Set comes in a traditional natural wood block. The strong, durable blades are made from a high-carbon stainless steel. The contoured handles are made from Dupont ® Delrin and have a comfortable grip. The knives are rounded with soft blade backs, which make them easy on your hands. The set includes a chef knife, slicer, bread knife, utility knife, parer, sharpener, kitchen shears, 8-steak knives and traditional wood block. Also available in Red.

Customer reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5
73 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sharpness, value, ease of use, and appearance of the kitchen knives. They mention that they're well-made, stay sharp, and are worth every penny. Some appreciate the composition, performance, and weight. That said, opinions are mixed on appearance.

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20 customers mention16 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the kitchen knives. They mention that it's an excellent, well thought out, and pretty set. Some say that the knives rust easily.

"...The quality of the wood and the attention to detail make the block worth what I've spent on the entire package (cutlery and block). GJM" Read more

"...Overall, the knives are sharp and seem well-made, they come with a useful selection of sizes and blade types, and the base makes it convenient." Read more

"...dissapointed with the steak knives as all the other knives are of good quality." Read more

"...They feel heavy and substantial in your hand and are really marvelous at doing what they were designed to do: slice, dice and chop...." Read more

18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the kitchen knives. They say that the knives are well-made, and stay sharp. Some customers also mention that the chef's knife in this set is considerably sharper. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of these knives.

"...Overall, the knives are sharp and seem well-made, they come with a useful selection of sizes and blade types, and the base makes it convenient." Read more

"...The rest of the knives are pretty good and very sharp. They cut well and have good balance...." Read more

"...received my replacement set and the chef's knife in this set is considerably sharper. I've used these knives a week now and I'm satisfied...." Read more

"Excellent knives, especially for the price. All came well sharpened and ready to go...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knives. They say it's a great deal on some great knives, worth every penny invested.

"...of the steel, as well as the fit and finsh make this set worth every penny invested...." Read more

"...So we decided to try this set out when we saw it at this great sale price. I have a lot of other KitchenAid stuff, so I figured it was a good buy...." Read more

"...As you can see, these are only small imperfections. Really a great value if you are looking for a new, quality set of knives...." Read more

"...Overall, a great deal on some great knives. I would recommend them to anyone." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen knives versatile, comfortable, and ergonomic. They also say the knives feel natural when chopping and slicing.

"...cutlery (except the steak knives) that is well-balanced and comfortable to hold without fear of slippage - The smaller compact size of the..." Read more

"...These just feel good in the hand and do a wonderful job. Love the fact I can sharpen at any time." Read more

"...They have excellent weight and balance to them and feel natural when chopping/slicing...." Read more

"...Enter KitchenAid--with their 16 piece sharp, ergonomic, right weight knives with brushed stainless steel...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the composition of the kitchen. They mention that it's beautiful, sharp, and well-balanced.

"...- Full-tang cutlery (except the steak knives) that is well-balanced and comfortable to hold without fear of slippage - The smaller compact..." Read more

"...They cut well and have good balance. I was just really dissapointed with the steak knives as all the other knives are of good quality." Read more

"...Well balanced and a smart mix of knives, none too unwieldy or huge. I've used every one for various preparations...." Read more

"...They have excellent weight and balance to them and feel natural when chopping/slicing...." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the kitchen knives. They mention that they feel good in the hand, do a wonderful job, and function very well. Some say that the knives are a good starter set and work well for prep, serving, and eating.

"...These just feel good in the hand and do a wonderful job. Love the fact I can sharpen at any time." Read more

"...most steak knives, which is very handy for me - those knives work well for prep, serving, and eating everything from peppers to pumpkin pie to..." Read more

"...they are quite thin than I would have preferred but they still function very well." Read more

"...I like them. They look nice and work very well." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the weight of the kitchen knives. For example, they mention the chef's knife has a nice weight to it, and the set is heavy.

"...They have excellent weight and balance to them and feel natural when chopping/slicing...." Read more

"...KitchenAid--with their 16 piece sharp, ergonomic, right weight knives with brushed stainless steel...." Read more

"...The chef's knife has a nice weight to it...." Read more

"Nice, heavy knife set..." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the kitchen set. Some mention that they look nice and work very well, while others say that the block was disappointing looking, the steak knives look cheap, and the chef's knife was surprisingly dull.

"I'm very pleased overall with these knives. They are beautiful, sharp, and well-balanced. They are very versatile and comfortable to use...." Read more

"...they will withstand the test of time - Block was a little disappointing looking; even though it is a nice compact size, it does not swivel..." Read more

"...The red is a nice touch and the wood block keeps everything organized which I love!" Read more

"...about it and when people come to visit they comment on how great it looks in the kitchen. Its not an eyesore like some...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

GENE J. MARTIN
5.0 out of 5 stars A "cut above" of what you might expect ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2007
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This is NOT your typcal budget cutlery set...
The price does not reflect the quality of the actual product. This is one of the best values in cutley I've ever seen. I own sets that have cost me alot more $$, but NOT of the same quality for the money that I have spent. The edge retention of the steel, as well as the fit and finsh make this set worth every penny invested. If you want a set of cutlery that will withstand daily/home use and continue to give the expected performace you can rely on, this is the answer. On the other hand, if you want "trophy/display" cutlery, keep looking.. and be prepared to spend alot more. If my set were lost, damaged, or stolen today, I would be back on the Net tomorrow reordering this same thing. Even though cutlery/knife storage blocks are usually a sidebar to the sets themselves, this one is well thought out. With the knife slots in a horizontal, instead of the typical vertical position, removal and reinsertion of the knives are somewhat easier and appear to have less of a dragging/dulling effect on the cutting edges. The quality of the wood and the attention to detail make the block worth what I've spent on the entire package (cutlery and block). GJM
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Rebecca W.
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than what I had, Not bad for the price
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2007
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We received a gigantic wood-base set of Basic Essentials brand knives for our wedding two years ago, and by now they are all discolored and rust-spotted and icky-looking despite only hand-washing them and trying to be careful with them. So we decided to try this set out when we saw it at this great sale price. I have a lot of other KitchenAid stuff, so I figured it was a good buy. Here are my thoughts:

PROS:
- KitchenAid brand
- Good assortment of USEFUL sized knives (the last gargantuan set had literally 5 or 6 knives that were so bizarre or unwieldly in size or shape that we never used them once, like this weird little hooked cheese knife, or this GIGANTIC butcher knife - everything seemed to be too big or too small, so I'd feel ridiculous using a huge knife to cut a tomato or something)
- Full-tang cutlery (except the steak knives) that is well-balanced and comfortable to hold without fear of slippage
- The smaller compact size of the block, and that it has spaces for all the steak knives as well as the scissors and blade sharpener
- The block is also visually appealing with the KitchenAid logo, if you're into that kind of thing

CONS:
- Steak knives are not really serrated (which could be a good or bad thing I guess), though they are sharp
- Steak knives are not full-tang, they are just a blade top inserted into a plastic base, but they don't feel loose, so hopefully they will withstand the test of time
- Block was a little disappointing looking; even though it is a nice compact size, it does not swivel like my old base, the holes for the knives go all the way through to the bottom of the base (which makes me think if I dropped it it would probably fly apart), and you can see wood glue that seeped out into the knife slots where it was put together. I will probably try to sand this down so as to avoid scratching the surface of the knives, as others have commented. Also, ours came with a strange light highlighter-yellow stain on the front, which I guess is not a terrible thing, but it was unexpected and a little disappointing. Hopefully I can get it off, if not, I guess I can live with it since it's not too visible once the knives are in there.

Overall, the knives are sharp and seem well-made, they come with a useful selection of sizes and blade types, and the base makes it convenient.
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Steve Kelley
1.0 out of 5 stars Knives rust
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2008
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KitchenAid should not have their name on this product. They are not dishwasher safe, and who wants to wash every knife by hand? In the dishwasher, they rust up the first time and just get worse. I bought these for my wife for Christmas, and they will be in the trash before Mother's Day.
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MB
2.0 out of 5 stars Kitchen Aid Quality slipping away
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2007
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I bought these knives on a Friday amazon sale and thought I was getting something pretty good. Instead, I got some very plastic cheesy looking knives. The steak knives look like they cost about 99 cents each. The rest of the knives are pretty good and very sharp. They cut well and have good balance. I was just really dissapointed with the steak knives as all the other knives are of good quality.
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J. Rose
3.0 out of 5 stars Steak knives look cheap
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2007
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My shipment arrived missing one steak knife, and I was greatly tempted to return the set for a refund rather than an exchange. While the cooking knives are full tang and have the heft of a better knife, the steak knives look and feel amazingly cheap -- VERY plastic looking handles, and not full tang.

The blade on the chef's knife, too, was surprisingly dull, although that can be remedied. And my last complaint is that I wish there were an intermediate utility knife, something slightly larger than the paring knife.

So now you might be surprised to hear that I've decided on getting a replacement set -- hey, it's only $50 with free shipping, and for that the cooking knives are probably worth it! But I wouldn't pay more.

UPDATE -- I received my replacement set and the chef's knife in this set is considerably sharper. I've used these knives a week now and I'm satisfied. I do agree with another reviewer about the poor design of the block, the scissor handles actually hang down a bit over the steak knives, getting in the way.
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2007
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Excellent knives, especially for the price. All came well sharpened and ready to go. Make sure you put the steak knives in the block blade side up so as not to dull them and for better fit. Well balanced and a smart mix of knives, none too unwieldy or huge. I've used every one for various preparations. Make sure to hand wash these and dry immediately, the only way to take care of a good set of knives. These just feel good in the hand and do a wonderful job. Love the fact I can sharpen at any time.
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Spear
5.0 out of 5 stars Worked well for the price
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2014
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Arrived on time and good order love kitchenAid products it has held up well knives have held up well with use and dishwasher no issues
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