The Global G-835/WS 6-Piece Knife Set with Block is absolutely our pick if you’re looking to upgrade. It doesn’t have every extra piece like a honing steel or shears, but it was absolutely the sharpest set of knives in the group. The chef’s knife feels like an effortless extension of my arm, and the serrated bread knife sliced through the crusty baguette surprisingly easily.
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So, we can assume this is the angle Cuisinart knives are sharpened to at the factory. Assuming Cuisinart’s manufacturers in China are hardening their blades as much as possible, 55 is still a low rating for a kitchen knife (one of the lowest I’ve seen, and I’ve reviewed dozens of brands). Two of its collections, the Modernist and Graphite gotham steel cookware sets collections, boast sleek and modern-looking stainless steel handles, which set them apart. Some cooks may find appeal in the fact that Cutco is, according to Prudent Reviews, one of the few remaining domestic cutlery manufacturers. Just because the brand is produced on American soil doesn’t mean it’s readily available, though.
We’ve sharpened the first set we had only a few times in the five years we’ve had them. I’ve purchased these for gifts because people comment on them when they come for dinner. And while a full explanation of every type of kitchen knife is outside the scope of this article, I can direct you to my article on essential types gotham steel cookware sets of kitchen knives for the at-home chef. There, I explain the design and function of 19 different knives, with examples of how they’re used. Brightly colored and coated in ceramic around a stainless steel core, the Advantage series is Cuisinart’s most specialized. That’s because the colors aren’t just meant for decoration.
If your budget is there, we recommend upgrading to Zwilling. Cuisinart will shine in the majority of kitchens that see an average amount of use. Across its different series — Classic, Graphix, Nitrogen, Artisan, and Advantage — you’ll find different handle and blade upgrades to suit different cooks. The Artisan series for example, incorporates Japanese techniques in blade finishing, while the nitrogen-infused knives in the Nitrogen set make for harder steel that stays sharper longer. The Graphix set is not much different than the Classic set other than its more textured metal handle for better grip.