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- Best kitchen knives Victorinox Swiss Classic *Est. $65
- Best gourmet knives Wusthof Classic *Est. $180
- Best santoku knife Shun Classic Santoku *Est. $130
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- Economical
- Full tang
- Sharp
- Large handle
- Less sturdy blades
The Oxo Good Grips Professional line of knives is unusual because of they have thick handles made from a soft nonslip material. Some reviewers say the handles are comfortable, but others find them too large. Although the blades are sharp initially, some reviewers say their lower-quality steel won't hold an edge well. The Oxo Good Grips Professional line is not dishwasher safe, and some owners say the blades and handles were damaged when they attempted to clean them this way. While some reviewers do appreciate the variety of cutlery options included in this set, many experts note that most kitchen chores can be completed with one of three knives. They say these larger kits are often more about quantity rather than quality, and most cooks are better served by selecting smaller collections of knives. For the same price, you could get a smaller set of Victorinox Swiss Classic knives (*Est. $65 for three) , which get excellent overall reviews.
Both Cook's Illustrated and ConsumerReports.org review these knives, but Cook's Illustrated magazine only covers the paring knife. The santoku is mentioned in a review from New York magazine, where it receives some criticism from Chef Masayoshi "Masa" Takayama. Many detailed owner reviews are available on Amazon.com, and there are a handful of reviews at Epinions.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org looks at about 50 knife sets, including a 14-piece set from the Oxo Good Grips Professional line. Each set is evaluated on cutting performance, handle comfort and balance. Nine sets are recommended, including three named as Best Buys.
Review: Forged Knives Make the Cut, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, June 2009
2. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
In this detailed review, 10 paring knives, ranging in price from $8 to $23, are tested and rated. Among the tested knives is the Oxo Good Grips Professional paring knife, which is evaluated alongside others for performance and comfort.
Review: Paring Knives, Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, April 2006
Chef Masayoshi "Masa" Takayama tests and rates 10 santoku knives in this article. He is unimpressed with the Oxo Good Grips Professional santoku and says the blade is "not made from good stainless steel." He also dislikes the soft, fat handle.
Review: The Subtle Knife, Gillian Duffy, May 14, 2006
4. Amazon.com
About 120 owners at Amazon.com give the Oxo Good Grips Professional 14-piece knife block set an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Most owners agree that the knives are quite sharp and call them a good value, but some consider the blades flimsy and say they don't hold an edge well. There are also a few complaints about damage to the blades and handles when the knives are put through the dishwasher.
Review: Oxo 1068557 Good Grips Professional 14-Piece Knife Block Set, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Epinions.com
A handful of users on Epinions.com give the Oxo Good Grips Professional line of knives a perfect 5-star rating. Although the reviews are positive, they are worth a look for the detail given. All users say they love the nonslip handles, though one finds them a bit large.
Review: Oxo Pro Knife Set, Contributors to Epinions.com
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