Farberware Edgekeeper Triple Riveted Knife Block Set with Built in Sharpener, 14-Piece, Black

BEWARE. These are NOT full tang handles and the PUMMEL IS PLASTIC, NOT STEEL. The "pummel" the nob on the back part of the handle. See it LOOKING all shiny and polished like steel in the photos? Actually, the "pummel" on these knife handles are PLASTIC coated with some sort of metallic film to give the appearance of chrome or polished steel. That's plain deception and cheap!! I have no use for these knives. I bought a different brand two days later. I won't bother with further review. When I was shopping, I should have heeded the warning from another review that referenced the "fake" metal parts of these knives that were actually plastic coated to look like metal. Now I'm stuck with this set. Only thing I can do now is give them away because the box had already been picked up by the garbage collector.

This product looks nice but it rusts and It is sharp. I cut my thumb so bad trying to get the rust off I had to go to emergency room and severed a nerve. I still can't get the rust off and I wont try.

- Made in China- Hand wash only, dry immediatelyScissors: I find the handle to be overlarge but not terribly so. I could wish it had some kind of padding or silicone, when I cut a chicken up, but they do work decently. Not overly serratedSteak knives are close to overly serrated but it's mostly on one side so it saves them from totally shredding good stuffTheir knife choice baffles me a little.Their 8" slicing knife, it's a lesser used type, good mostly for carving. A bread knife seems much more useful to me.The 5" santoku, with grantons. 5" is the low end for length but that'll be a personal preference. This one has a double bevel, though, which rather defeats the reason for that knifeThe utility knife is a tad open serration for a bread knife but could be used that way, at least for smaller loavesAs far as blade finish - all edges are quite decent. Sharp, no flaws. Spines are not the smoothest but aren't too rough. Bolsters, where application, are pokey but not overly sharp.Handle shape is on the large size but I quite like them. They also happen to look great.There was some damage to the block and handles, though. The block seems most likely in warehouse or manufacturing. The box was fine. The handles may be from shipping rubbing because they're needlessly shoved into a small box, it's a shame. See my pix.Still, quality wise, this is a very decent starter set, just depending on price when you see it. I feel like the current $49 is appropriate.Don't forget to use the Smile.Amazon.com address - It's an Amazon program where many everyday things you buy will generate a small donation from Amazon to the charity of your choice at no cost to you. Info here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_rspo_laas_aas

This is a nice set of knives, and the price point is good. I like the sharpener that is attached. I will have to see over time if there are any issues with them. So far, none. This may not be the set for the at home chef, but it will get the job done. Hopefully there isn't a problem with rust as I read in other review. I think drying them after washing and before placing in the block would help with that. I do not like putting knives in the block because I feel like there will be something hidden in there after a while if you get my drift.

Not a fan of these knives. The color handle looks like it’s from the 70s. I just got them and already showing signs of rust. And I don’t feel the blade is safe in the handle. Not an expensive set but not worth the money

Great value

*******************************************Updaated Review: (see last photo)Decrease from 4 stars down to 3. The design of the knife-edge has an unnecessary tapered tail. When cutting, this tail end has a gap that's about 1/8", rendering it mostly useless. In fact, when this edge occasionally comes into contact with food stuff, the edge partially cuts, making it necessary to do a double-cut and is a waste of time. This design is different from my previous two sets of Faberware. I will keep the smaller knives but the bigger ones are useless. I am still a fan of the brand, just not this particular set.*******************************************You can probably tell that I am a Faberware fan as this is my 3rd set. This particular set might be an OEM set that has the Faberware label, as the handle construction is exactly the same as some other brands. The quality is entry-level which is fair at this price range.Cons: There are 5 handles with screws that are set too tightly, causing cracks. Based on experience and the material (polypropylene), the cracks will not impact the feel and functionality. They might grow just a bit over time but will not go all the way through. The bigger problem is that there is no room between the shear and the biggest Santoku knife. When you remove the big knife, it scrapes the shear. There are ways around this problem. I can take an older shear with a bigger knob that pushes the shear to the side and gives the big knife just enough clearance, or put in a piece of shim (protect with Danish oil) to create room. I'll do the latter as a small project. However, this is extra and unexpected work.Pros: Lightest weight and good balance for the smallest paring knife, as compared to the other two sets of Faberware that I mostly discarded due to age. One of the older sets (the pure silver one) is too heavy and the blade edge dulls way too quickly. The other set is almost just as light, but the thermoplastics handle roughs up and gets tacky. So this new set has the best weight and material. The knife sharpener is a nice touch as well.Overall it's a borderline 4-stars. If there's no knife/shear clearance issue I'll give it a borderline 5-star. It's a fairly good starter's set as by using these, you'll learn what you like and what you'd need for your next set. It's like buying a car or a home. Start with a basic one then learn what you need for the next. Good luck!