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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 18, 2006
Pros: - Quality steel and leading edge cut
- Ergonomic feel
- Amazing Customer Service
Cons: - potato peeler too stubby.
- i don't have more of them.
Summary: (okay... i didn't give enough info. first time, so i've "beefed up" my review ... pun intended) ******* ******* ****** SUMMARY OF KNIFE SET: We've owned a set of cutco knives since 1996. There are 9 knives in our set as well as a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 25, 2006
Pros: Great feel in the hand. Cuts very well
Cons: expensive
Summary: About five years ago my oldest daughter was getting ready for her first year of college. Somehow she hooked up with Cutco and started selling them. We never purchased one. I just thought them too expensive for my wallet. Time moved on. She started ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 6, 2004
Pros: 34 years old; still going strong. A must for every cook in every kitchen.
Cons: Very, very, very sharp. Warn new users to be extremely careful when using them.
Summary: My ex-husband and I had just bought our first house and had no money. A friend was visiting one day when a Cutco salesman knocked at the door. I told him there was no way I could buy anything but agreed to listen to his demonstration because my friend ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 13, 2003
Pros: Cutco has sharp, durable, easy to use knives.
Cons: Cutco uses high pressure referral sales tactics. It is expensive.
Summary: Cutco is a brand that is very familiar to me. I tried working for them when I was in High School, about 14 years ago. Their training program was fantastic! Cutting, chopping, and various other techniques were not part of my vocabulary until I took ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 14, 2001
Pros: They're better than whatever you're cutting with now
Cons: They're not as good as the sharp things that German people make
Summary: In episode 441 of The Simpsons, a young, hirsute Homer sets out to make his way in the world in support of his newly impregnated Marge. He takes on every crappy McJob you ever had during a summer in college. Vacuum salesman, a bunch of other stuff I ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 8, 2001
Pros: cut great, stay sharp
Cons: expensive, sold door to door
Summary: My mother purchased a set of these knives from a student that was selling them at the door. They have been used extensively and still cut wonderfully without needing to be sharpened.
They are expensive to purchase and since they are sold at ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 4, 2001
Pros: Good construction.
Cons: Marketing campaign is mean to students.
Summary: How can a company abuse college students this way??? I worked for Vector Marketing, the company that exclusively sells Cutco Cutlery. As a sales representative, I put in close to 400 hours of my time over the course of the summer and ended up paying ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 4, 2001
Pros: Excellent craftmanship, and ergonomics & excellent durability
Cons: Price & Method of Buying them-salespeople
Summary: I hate cooking but I don't hate eating and to eat one must cut thy food and these Cutco knives are the way to go - just awesome. My mother and brother who like to cook had several varieties of knives in their homes and so I have had the opportunity to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 8, 2000
Pros: Sharp, handle design, guarantee. double-d edge
Cons: Price
Summary: When approached by my brother about buying highly expensive knives from a company called CutCo, I had to see proof of the knives performance. He showed me how CutCo could cut through heavy rope in one downward swipe; this simulated cutting through tough ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 5, 2000
Pros: Best knives you will ever use
Cons: Home or fair demos only way to purchase
Summary: Now I tell you as a former Cutco sales person these knives are really the best you will find. When the person comes out to your house and shows you that demonstration none of it is fake. The knives really are made better than the competition. That is ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 28, 2000
Pros: Prime stabability
Cons: I doubt one could cut through a metal pipe
Summary: Sure, they cut meat. Sure, they apply butter. But, you ask, could one use such products to commit heinous crimes? I would argue yes. These knives are definitely durable, and are to my memory stainless steel. Oh, and also, they are exceptionally easy to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 25, 2000
Pros: very sharp
Cons: must use a regular cutting board--not glass
Summary: My Mom has some Cutco knives and I always liked to use hers, so when a friend wanted to do a demo at my house, I agreed, as I wanted to get some.
They are great knives even though they are expensive. The only drawback is they must be used on a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 14, 2000
Pros: Makes kitchen prep work a breeze!
Cons: Price
Summary: Although I am a Project Manager in the computer industry by profession, my intense love of cooking has "carved" me a new career path in catering.
Naturally, being a caterer means that I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Many ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 26, 2000
Pros: Best knives I've ever used!
Cons: A little pricey(but worth it)
Summary: My nephew began selling Cutco to supplement his income while going to college. Of course, he hit up all the relatives first! I was willing to listen to his presentation so he could gain some experience with his "sales pitch", but had no ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 6, 2000
Pros: SHARP!, Handle, Durable
Cons: SHARP!, Cost
Summary: When I picked these Knives up for the first time, I knew they would be trouble. I am an avid cook, Father of four and I am always looking for something to ease the cooking expeirence and make it more enjoyable. I used to use some knives we had ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 22, 2000
Pros: Great warrenty, awsome product, life time sharpening program
Cons: Expensive
Summary: I sold Cutco for a couple of months my junior year in high school. I never thought that selling knives could be that great but after recieving my "demonstration set" I was hooked. I was amazed at the sharpeness and longivity of the blades, as ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 26, 2000
Pros: cuts easily and lasts long
Cons: expensive
Summary: I like many others worked as a sales person for Cutco. It was for a month and I found I can't sell the knives but I loved them. They were the best investment that I made. The grip of the knife is built to fit in you hand and the assortment of knives ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 15, 2000
Pros: The only set of knives you need to own.
Cons: keep bandages in the kitchen.
Summary: Noticing that there are many reviews for Cutco knives, I was sort of reluctant to even write about them. But here goes. Believe or not, our 15-piece Cutco knives were purchased used!!!!! We picked up the all knife set, some other extra pieces and six ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 9, 2000
Pros: Sharp sharp sharp! Durable, Full Tang Construction, Heat treated blade, Double D Edge, Thermoresin Handles
Cons: Pricey, and if you're not careful you'll lose a finger...I almost did!!
Summary: I am a former Cutco sales representative. I was "recruited" so to speak after I found a yellow piece of paper on my seat while I was attending classes one day. The paper advertised winter break employment with a base pay of $11.25 an hour. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 17, 2000
Pros: Excellent quality and customer service
Cons: You really have to own a set before you can understand the price
Summary: About ten years ago I saw an ad in the employment classifieds that promised to pay $9 an hour. During the early 90s this was an excellent hourly wage for someone without a college degree in New England. I scheduled an interview and found myself being ... read more
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