Chicago Cutlery Insignia Stainless Steel Block Set 9 Piece

Pros: Cut through anything, attractive, great price.
Cons: None come to mind.

Let’s cut right to the chase: if you love to cook, you need a good set of knives. There’s just no way around it, good knives are an essential tool for cooks of every stripe and experience level. And when it comes to manufacturing knives of great ...

Pros: Excellent quality at an affordable price.
Cons: Little bit light, wish there were a couple more styles.

OOOH! Ooooh! Ooooh! I finally got the set! For some time I have been lusting for a set of Chicago Cutlery. Now that we are remodeling the kitchen (the whole house, actually), it is an ideal time. I am a pretty fair hand in the kitchen, and can ...

Pros: Very attractive. Works well with any decor. Remain sharp even after significant use.
Cons: Even though they indicate dishwasher safe, hand wash only or they will rust.

This was a great purchase for me. After having used the same, sad knives for more than 10 years, I didn't know what to buy. I did a bit of research and ended up purchasing this set from Amazon.com on sale for half price. It was well worth the money. The knife handles are brushed steel and the block is solid and attractive. The neutral block color fits with any decor. So far after several months of continuous use they have kept their edge. The only negative comment I have about this set is that if you decide to put them in the dishwasher (they are supposedly dishwasher tolerant), be prepared for a few rust spots. My recommendation is to HAND WASH ONLY. Don't be lazy like I was. If you keep this in mind, these knives should last a long time. I believe the knives retail for around $90, so for my $45, I got a great bargain. Even at the regular price these are a "steel."