Product Description

Chicago Cutlery Centurion 12-Piece Block Set includes 1-Each 3-1/2-Inch paring knife, 6-Each 4-1/2-Inch stamped steak knives, 1-Each 5-1/2-Inch utility knife, 1-Each 8-Inch chef knife, 1-Each 8-Inch sharpening steel, 1-Each kitchen shears, 1-Each hardwood block. Chicago Cutlery Centurion collection have high-carbon stainless steel blades with our exclusive Taper Grind edge that provides optimum sharpness and makes it easier to keep edges sharp over time. Full-tang blades coupled with a heavy duty forged bolster provide balance and strength. The black polymer handles give Centurion a classic look while the triple riveted construction provide safety.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #124863 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Chicago Cutlery
• Model: Centurion
• Released on: 2005-05-01
• Dimensions: 15.00" h x 8.00" w x 10.00" l,

Features

• 12-piece knife set: 8-inch chef's knife, 5-1/2-inch utility knife, six 4-1/2-inch stamped steak knives, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, 8-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and hardwood block
• High-carbon stainless-steel blades resist rust and stains; exclusive Taper Grind edges stay sharp and are easily re-sharpened
• Heavy-duty forged bolsters offer balance; full-tang blades extend from tip of knife to end of handle
• Black polymer handles secured by triple-compression stainless-steel rivets
• Classic styling; hand wash only; made in China; covered by lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

It's ok for regular home use
I got this set for Christmas a few years ago as I had asked for a knife set. It does not stay as sharp as I would like. I would recomend getting them professionally sharpened every 6 months. They are comfortable to use and easy to clean. The steak knives were not really all that sharp though and I had a hard time getting them as sharp as I wanted.

I cook quite often and I feel this set was not superior enough for my needs so I am getting a Mundial set and will probably give the Chicago set away. It is not a bad set, but if you are a foodie and hate sharpening knives, save up and get something of higher calliber.

Centurion 12-Piece Block not the sharpest knives in the drawer
These knives were not particularly sharp right out of the box. I cannot imagine that repeated use will improve them.

Great gift item. My mother-in-law loved it!
I own a similar set by Chicago Cutlery. This set is slightly different from the one I own and although my mother-in-law wanted one like mine, she was very pleased with this one. Had more pieces (steak knives) than my set but she was overall pleased with it and is sold on the quality of cutlery made by CC.