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Chicago Cutlery Centurion #027979014562

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$75.98

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Type: Fine-edge blades -- Require Honing

About - Chicago Cutlery Centurion #027979014562
The Chicago Cutlery Centurion #027979014562 is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Centurion #027979014562 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cutting performance: Based on food-cutting tests using the chef's, slicing, utility, paring, and santoku (when available) knives. Handle comfort: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how comfortable that knife felt in their hands. Handle balance: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how well balanced that knife felt in their hands.

About - Chicago Cutlery Centurion #027979014562

The Chicago Cutlery Centurion #027979014562 is part of the kitchen knife test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, kitchen knives models like the Centurion #027979014562 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cutting performance:: Based on food-cutting tests using the chef's, slicing, utility, paring, and santoku (when available) knives.
Handle comfort:: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how comfortable that knife felt in their hands.
Handle balance:: Panelists (hand sizes from small to large) judged the chef's knife on how well balanced that knife felt in their hands.

Features & Specs - Chicago Cutlery Centurion #027979014562
Blade type Manufacturing process used to make the blade. Stamped or forged: Forged knives are created by a process in which a single piece of molten steel is cut and beaten into the desired shape. Stamped knives are created by a cookie-cutter-type machine and are usually the same thickness throughout, except at the cutting edge. . Blade type	Forged
Prone to corrosion The knife is more susceptible to rust if knife is left soiled and/or wet for prolonged periods. Prone to corrosion	No
Heavy Knives are weighed and judged to be heavy or not. Heavy	No
Bulky Panelists judge how bulky the handle is. Bulky	No
Set size (pieces) Smallest set available with the four or five knives we tested. In some cases, sets held less than five pieces. For these sets, we bought the missing knives as open stock. Set size (pieces)	12
Knives missing from set Indicates which of the mainstay knives (chef, paring, slicer, utility, santoku) aren't in the set tested. Usually, these knives are available separately. Knives missing from set	Santoku, slicer
Warranty The type and term of the warranty under which the knives are covered. Warranty	Lifetime
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tim

from

North Hutchinson Island, FL.

2.0

You need to sharpen before each use

5/7/2012

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Easy To Clean

Cons

Dulls Quickly

Best Uses

Veggies

Comment:

We purchased this knife set for our vacation home because I did not want to spend the money for a good set of Cutco knives for part-time living. I am sorry that I did not invest in another set of Cutco. The Chicago Cutlery knives need sharpening almost with every use. We have had the set for close to a year and I am starting to see corrosion on these knives. I am very disappointed that CR chose to totally ignore Cutco knives. The set at my primary home is 10 years old and yest to be sharpened. They are just now getting to the point where I will send them back to the factory for a free sharpening. I guess you get what you pay for.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Sean

from

Green Bay, Wis.

3.0

Good entry level cutlery set

11/27/2011

Pros

Comfortable Grip

Easy To Clean

Quality Construction

Cons

Dulls Quickly

Best Uses

Comment:

This set is our main cutlery set. Nice balance, grip and feel. Works nicely when sharp, however, it dulls quickly. I have to sharpen at least every six months. No complaints other than the need for frequent sharpening.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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