DALSTRONG Knife Set Block – 18-Pc Colossal Knife Set
DALSTRONG Knife Set Block – 18-Pc Colossal Knife Set – Gladiator Series -German HC Steel – Acacia Wood Stand (Black Handles) – NSF Certified
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DALSTRONG Knife Set Block – 18-Pc Colossal Knife Set – Gladiator Series -German HC Steel – Acacia Wood Stand (Black Handles) – NSF Certified
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Got this for a Christmas gift for our daughter and she loved them. As she was in process of moving, they have yet to be unpacked and used. But she managed to get rid of all her old sets of kitchen knives and steak knives before packing up her kitchen.
hese are not only high quality like keep till your dead and give them to your kids quality. They are also a piece of art for your kitchen counter. straight up badass will handle with care for the rest of my life.
Update: Dalstrong was more than happy to send me a new set of knives very happy with the customer service!
My first set of Dalsrong Gladiator knives was from my daughter for my birthday. I was skeptical but after 6 months of use couldn’t have been happier with them. Before I had Cutco set that let me Down quickly. Dastrong makes a few series with different metallurgy I fill good about the Gladiator series with proven German steel mixture, strong and will hold a edge. But with this all said knives do not stay sharp forever so don’t expect that to happen its how long they will hold a edge until like any instrument it’s time for tuning
I wanted a set like this for quite a while. I had in my head I wanted a Wstof set but I couldn’t justify the over $2K price tag for a similar sized set. The knife selection is excellent the quality is good the ergonomics are also good. And let me tell you these things are sharp. Literally just tapped a finger and was damned near a trauma alert.
If you’re a home chef or maybe even a starting out chef you won’t be wrong going with these. I feel like they’ll last decades. They’re affordable and very nice.
Yes indeed, I cut off the tip of my finger however it was no fault of the knife. These knives rock, I use them every day. No issues with rust as they are hand washed and dried immediately after use. The weight and sharpness effortlessly slice through veggies, meats and appendages lol
I originally purchased the big set for myself so I could have a decent steak knife and cutlery when chopping and processing meat.
Long story short my lady has been learning more about the different kind of knifes in the set and using them.
Very happy with the knife set. Handles are very nice. Well made set of knifes
I just got the knife set so I haven’t had time to use every knife in the block. The knives that I have tried feel well made and cut with not much effort. The unusually configured block is interestingly unique but is to tall for it to be set under my cabinets so it has to stick out a bit. Water beads right off of the handles which I haven’t seen in another knife handle before. It also has the highest count of knives of in a block set. Value for the money is spot on.
I have had these for about 18 months now and they are awesome. Aside from not being dishwasher friendly
(the handles will discolor) these are perfect. You can spend a lot more but I don’t think you will get more. The block is great if not a bit of a space hog (but there are a lot of knives) so take it for what its worth. Having sharp knives in the house is a luxury and they hold an edge very well (I own the big wood block as well) as we only cut on wood. I am satisfied above expectations with this purchase and I would do it agai
I was tired of not having a good knife set. I was looking at this set for a long time before I pulled the trigger. So Far so good. I really like them. they are very sharp and the feel is nice in your hand. They cut everything very well and thin. The next test will be when they need to be sharpened for the first time.
They feel really nice and heavy, well balanced and sharp, the set has everything you need the only extra thing I wanted was a big cleaver and a flexible filet knife, but you only need that if you want to some butchering and gutting.
Ok, I always have buy new knife set every 2 to 3 years. This one I hope last with price tag on it. But it really sharp so I can say money wroth it It cut threw a chicken breast(not cook) with no problem and little effacer. My wife look them. I use steak knifes and it was easy as heck. So it depends on person. They are good knifes but if you don’t use knife to often might be better getting a cheaper set but if you love cooking getit wroth money.
Comfortable, VERY sharp, and looks cool. Already had a few Dalstrong knives for butchering, needed to upgrade my kitchen. Love these knives.
Only thing I don’t like is they are not dishwasher safe other than that these are great knives
Treated myself to these great knives for my new home. I love the weight of them. They look good on the counter and feel really balanced in your hand. I couldn’t be happier with these and would highly recommend.
I contacted Dalstrong Customer Services directly – Brittany; extremely helpful. I said although I wanted to buy their knives I had read that some customers were receiving them damaged. I was assured by Brittany that they manufacture a high quality product and have a warranty in place to back this up. I ordered from Amazon but unfortunately the knife block arrived damaged; the knives were however perfect. I contacted Brittany who immediately got on the case and arranged for a new block to be sent. A replacement block arrived and although much better there was still some damage on the corners. I’m unclear where this damage is occurring, Amazon are the warehouse stockist, Dalstrong the supplier. Its clear Amazon send some of these items out that have been opened previously, so perhaps they were returns, I don’t know. Sadly, I returned this set but it was not without 100% effort from Brittany in Dalstrongs Customer Service. She went above and beyond which is unheard of in todays world, they are truly outstanding in this area and I would recommend a purchase as you know you will be fully supported. Whilst this set did not work out for me I did purchase their ‘Kiritsuke Chef Knife 8.5″ Omega Series Hyper Steel w/Sheath’ which is outstanding and I am currently using.
Love these knives very sharp My only complaint is for the money I spent they should come with shears
Very pleased with product, but not delivered on day promised for prime members.
Well made. Very sharp and just an all around knife set. I would definately recommend this set.
Extremely happy with this purchase. I bought this set of knives for a house warming gift. These knives are very sharp, easy to hold and use, well balanced and elegant. I would put them in the category of the higher end Henkels or Wusthof sets. The price was very reasonable for the quality.
We have had these knives for 2 years. We haven’t had to sharpen them yet and they are still amazing. They feel great, and the wooden block is well built. We had our first issue with any of the knives today. The pairing knife broke at the handle. I contacted customer service and within about 30 minutes I had a response and my replacement is on its way. Great knives and great customer service.
The only main complaint is the knives are not ‘razor sharp’. That being said, you don’t really need kitchen knives that are razor sharp. These knives do have a nice balance, heft and feel. I have only had the chance to use a couple of them so far but they seem more than sufficient for the job. As far as how long they will hold an edge, time while tell. I will have to update this review later once I have had a chance to dull them a bit then sharpen them.
I bought this set for myself. In my opinion, serious cooks, need serious knives! Our son loved them while visiting. He is also a serious cook, so we purchased the set for his birthday. He loves it!
I’m giving this product review five stars. The reason is, it’s about the quality of the knives and they are absolutely lovely. My only issue is the craftsmanship of the block they came with. I’ve included pictures of the damage and poor execution. But, as in all the reviews I read, before purchasing, the customer service was incredible and extremely prompt in resolving the issue. Less than an hour after writing them, they responded and were willing to make things right. They’ve shipped out a new set, which I’ll receive in a few days. I’m looking forward to using these knives, for the rest of my life. I would absolutely recommend this set.
Like anything else, if you take of these knives they will take care of you. After 4 years of daily use these knives are still very sharp and cut with ease. Take care of them by hand washing and drying and using the honing rod after each use, they will be an exceptional tool in the kitchen. These knives are a definite buy if you plan to take care of them! If not, just buy a $50 set every year and hope you don’t squirt yourself in the eye trying to cut a tomato with them.
The knives are sharp and handle well. You will need counterspace for it because it does take up some room but looks grea
Worth every penny. Beautiful high quality set with everything you need. Bought as a valentines day gift for the man of the house. He enjoys using them and showing them off. Knives are something we all use every day, why not make it pleasant? 10/10
Bought this as a gift for my boyfriend. His brother has the same set and that’s where he fell in love with it.
Looks great and is high quality. The knives are crazy sharp so be careful! But then again, that’s how we like em.
A little pricey but worth it in my opinion. Overall, happy with the purchase.
Bought these for a main set in the kitchen.
Beautiful block, sharp knives with a nice weight and easy to use. Can’t beat the price.
Been looking for a great quality knife set for a while. I was hoping Santa would bring me a new set for Christmas but I guess I was on the naughty list so I took it upon myself to buy these. They fit nicely in my hands and I have Hulk Smash hands. Edge retention is great and as long as you hand wash them they hold an edge for a long time before they need touched up.
Great everything, the only thing is that I will add the name of the knife to the wooden stack so I can identify were it go
My daughter in law loved this set as a Christmas gift. It’s block is beautiful wood and the knives are sharp and well crafted.
Side note – the Knife block is HUGE and a bit top heavy (I was concerned it would fall forward with a good jostle). I actually don’t use it because I don’t have a lot of counter space. Instead, I’ve been using a wall mounted magnetic knife block. These look AMAZING mounted on the wall!
One of the sealed boxes of knives had live gnats or small bugs fly out of it.
This knife set is heavier than what I expected. It barely fit on my counter under my cabinet. It does take up alot of space so if you have a BIG kitchen you may like it. The knives are very sharp. One of the knife tips did bend but my husband didn’t really mind. I also noticed that the metal sustained scratches and did not come off. One thing I think this knife set should have is saftey plastic covers over the entry holes so that when you put the knives back you do not stab the wood around it leaving marks or nicks on the wood.
Love the knives. Recently one of the steak knives snapped. I emailed customer support with a photo and expected protracted issues. However 24 hours after raising the issue a replacement arrived. Amazing customer service.
We looked around for the best all around combo set of knives. Some with more some with less some with no block. This one has it all and then some. We had a minor issue with a knife, we reached out to customer service and we got a response within hours. We got a replacement knife within a few days!! Great knives awesome customer service and value value value!!
Great knife set with great versatility. Very lightweight and very sharp. When I have company over for dinner, everyone does the Oooh oooh thing. The bread knife barely leaves any crumbs as it glides through a variety of loaf types. The butcher and carving knife both just glide through a full pork loin like its almost not even there. Definitely worth a buy
Lovely knives, fantastic quality. The products are of such a high quality and the service from the company was outstanding, Rachelle at the company was so helpful and the attention to detail was fantastic, I would very much rate this company 5 stars and would never hesitate to recommend them! Fantastic!
Was going to buy the more expensive Wusthof brand, but decided to purchase this fine piece of art instead. The knives are sharp, very sharp. I also purchased the whetstone set. This is a beautiful set, very high quality knives. I would gift a set to someone, but for $400, I don’t really like anyone that much.
The five stars here is the initial return. These knives come razor sharp, and look to be fairly excellent. Happy, but not overwhelmed by the block (which some buyers didn’t like). The knives wouldn’t be cheap at twice the price, but I would still feel like I was getting very good value at 150% of the price.
That said, I have only have a few days of use out of them. I will diarize returning in a few months to update this review. If I don’t come back, you can assume that I am no longer as excited about them, but not hugely disappointed, either. If I do come back, you will see what I have to say then. My plan as of now is to return in early September.
UPDATE – September 15
I remain very happy with this purchase. The knives hold their edge well, and remain attractive, after four months of moderate use.
To say I love DALSTRONG and their knives would be an understatement. I bought this with another set to gift my fiance for Christmas. He had worked as a butcher after high school so I was having a hard time finding knives he approved of or liked. We’ve had them for about 5 months now and I would definitely recommend. They are sharp and high quality. Be careful when handling because I’ve definitely been cut a couple times while washing them.
I finally got the go ahead from the wife for this set lol. I’ve been wanting it for quite some time and it’s needing a new, good set, I talked this up to no end. Absolutely exceeded all expectations I had. Amazing craftsmanship, great feel in the hand. Knife block is beautiful and they are the sharpest outta the box knives I’ve ever used. Worth every penny.
Great knives and great customer service. These are very sharp knives and the best knife set I have owned. We did have a problem with 1 knife but customer service sent a replacement quickly. I do own a few other Dalstrong, the shogun knives and will continue to purchase more when needed.
This is a great knife set. The craftsmanship is top shelf. Very sturdy. The price I got this on Amazon was about 1/3 of equivalent sets, so a great value for the money.
I really have no negative things to say about the set except you really have to watch yourself, because these knives are super sharp.
Dalstrong! I took the plunge after many years usinng sub par knife sets…. Took delivery of this exquisite set and was blown away by the knives and the quality! Sharpest blades I’ve ever owned. There was a slight imperfection on the block but dalstrongs excellent customer service sorted that issue.
These are worth the investment as I deem them blades that will last along time!
UPDATE 2: replacement knives where perfect
UPDATE **** Customer service replacing both bent blades, found another with a cracked handle they will take of as well. Came to an agreement on the unfinished block. Bumping rating to a 3 star, will go to a 4 if the new knives are in good shape. Can’t be a 5 since it wasn’t right in the first place. Over all GOOD knives GREAT customer service BAD quality control.
Took a chance on this knife block after reading all the amazing reviews. SO! The 5.5 inch serrated knife is cutting around corners with one of the worst bends I have ever seen in a knife. Like amazon basics will be straighter. The 6 inch boning knife as well is doing the same. The block came extremely well packaged but still had a dent in the front of it. Also the inside of the block on both sides there is absolutely no finish just rough sanded wood??? Why??? Right in the center of a beautiful block would it not be finished? Overall the knives have good heft. I haven’t tried any work with them yet but after the unboxing experience I’m not entirely sure if I will be a repeat customer. I will try to reach out to the customer service at dalstrong to see if they can help. I’m normally a pretty harsh reviewer but I couldn’t bring myself to one star so I will give it two since it is a really pretty set of knives. Pictures included of all the defects and to show how awesome/nice they do look.
Really like the knives and the block. They are very sharp and seem to be staying that way. Really makes every cutting/chopping job so much easier. I make egg rolls that everyone goes crazy for and I’m always getting asked to make. It’s a big task chopping wise. My fingers and hand would always be hurting when I was done chopping up all the vegetables. These knives made the task so easy that my fingers didn’t hurt at all when I was done. Just be careful cause these suckers are sharp for real. Only thing, the care instructions say don’t use abrasive scrubbers to clean. They weren’t kidding. It was night and i grabbed the green scrub pad instead of the blue for non-stick and it only took a couple scrubs and my paring knife now has scratches down the blade. Just follow the care instructions. I still love these knives!
I purchased a Gladiator set recently and discovered a minor defect in one paring knife. It looked like another knife had made contact with the paring knife while it was being shipped causing a sharp burr on the metal part of the handle. I contacted customer support and no questions asked, I was sent a replacement knife. I asked about returning the damaged knife and I was told to keep it. I was able to use a Dremel tool and grind down the sharp burr. This company knows how to take care of it’s customers.
Amazing knives! I have searched for the perfect knife set and finally found. Fantastic value. Definitely recommend. Had an issue with the block; their customer service quickly responded and made it right. They stand by their product. The best experience I’ve ever had. Dahstrong defines what customer service should be. I couldn’t be more pleased with the knives, and the care I received. Looks beautiful on my counter. Everyone comments on how impressive it looks; then they use and they are the talk of the table. Buy and enjoy. And for the record, I rarely write reviews on products. This review is well deserved.
First, we could not be more pleased with this 18 piece “Gladiator” set of knifes; across the board the appearance, craftsmanship, weight/balance, sharpness, and block (which is huge BTW) are all top shelf! Further, I can honestly tell you all that I have never written a product review before so that should tell you that I am really impressed. Disclaimer/Quality: I must admit I have never owned a high quality set of knives before (thought a Faberware Set in a block was high quality–NOT!), but I cannot imagine a better set of knives for the novice/wannabe Chef’s like my Fiance’ and I. Until we got this set, we never really thought about using different types of knives for the various areas of cooking/prepping in the kitchen. Our AHA moment came when we discovered/realized that using the right type of knife for the job, and the reasons why, make all the difference–I assure you it does! So much so, that we now have the picture and description that Dalstrong provided taped up over the block and give each other a hard time if either of us use the wrong knife for the task. :o) Price/Value: In my opinion, even at $399.00, it truly is an amazing price for a potentially lifetime set of knives. So you know, we also ordered the Gladiator series Meat Cleaver with the set. All I can say about this meat cleaver is Holy $#!%! I took one look at this thing and immediately thought it should be registered as a lethal weapon! Not only is it extremely well crafted and gorgeous, this thing is very big, razor sharp and weighs a ton–I told my Fiance’ that I needed to start working out just to be able to wield it properly. Bottom Line: Great job Dalstrong–Keep up the great work and reasonable price points–I am already looking for more Gladiator Series knives.
As for some of the bad reviews I wouldn’t listen to alot of them, alot of people that didn’t bother to learn how to properly use and maintain good knives. Surface rust can happen with any knife, wash and dry them promptly, can’t just let them air dry. Use a wood cutting board over plastic if you can but never glass. I also got a laugh out of the longwinded reviewer upset that their knives broke after dropping them on the floor. Probably shouldn’t do that.
Picture next to my other chef’s knife that’s seen over 15 years of good use, I can see these lasting just as long.
I bought this knife set for my family last Christmas and loved it so much I bought a set for my father in law. I recently visited them and he told me they accidentally threw away a steak knife while cleaning the kitchen a few weeks prior. I messaged Dalstrong and within 12 hours got a reply. They were not only friendly and timely in their response, but they sent FOUR replacement steak knives at no charge. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to buy a knife set that will last a lifetime with great customer service.
Excellent product beautifully packaged very high end feel and use, the only disappointing thing was that the knife block has a damaged corner that has had a repair done as I work with would you can tell it’s been dropped on it’s corner and sanded down to try and erase the issue also there’s no way of contacting the seller easily once bought as I’ve tried to look so I could raise this issue with them other than that very happy!
Really good set only reason for 4 stars is one of the steak knifes had a rounded point i would have thought for the price that they would have had some sort of quality controll
I have attached photos
UPDATE 2
After a few emails I have been told I will receive replacement knives for the steak knives with a rounded edge. I will update if I have any problems but all seems good now
I received my 18 pc set today. I couldn’t be happier with the knives. Fit to finish is fantastic and blades are extremely sharp. My only complaint is the wooden block. The front edge corner is scraped rough and finish is taken off. But happy with the knives. Definitely 5 stars if it wasn’t for defect on block.
Love the attention to detail.
Aesthetically, they’re beautiful. They’re razor sharp. I couldn’t be happier from my purchase, they even exceeded my expectations.
First I want to say THANK YOU DALSTRONG, for very good quality and very Useful knives in house.
Best customer service ever !!
Knives are awesome , good material and quality , knives are very well made and super sharp
Received the block with some defect probably due to shipping , contacted Dalstrong and sent me a replacement within 2 days , service is amazing and fast can’t wait for the cutting board to be in stock to order i
Had a major issues & problems but dalstrong have excellent customer services and it was solved within 1 day I cannot fault their efforts to resolve problems, excellent excellent communication and customer services.
Great products too !! Highly recommended
As a user of dalstrong in my professional life and let me say I love them from their construction to their packaging and just their overall quality. I moved into my first home with my fianc and we were after a set of knives for our kitchen and these were exactly what we needed. It has a knife for everything the house kitchen would need even a budding chef would need. Great design, great feel and just a general over amazing product.
First, I have to mention that I am not a professional chef but I like cooking for the family. After looking at several knife sets online I decided to buy the Gladiator Series Colossal Knife Set. I was very exited to use my knew knives but almost all of them came with some cosmetic defects. I emailed Dalstrong’s customer support and they stated that Amazon had sent an old/used knife set. I have to mention that Dalstrong’s customer support great. I was impressed by how far they would go to make sure everything is to my satisfaction! Dalstrong replaced all damage knifes but I noticed that some of them had the same issue. I realized that the knife sent I received from Amazon was not used. I know the knifes are going to get old and have several scratches with use but when you buy something new it should be perfect or at least almost perfect. I love my knifes, I love the balance, they are sharp and love the look but the Dalstrong company should spend some more time polishing, sharpening and make them look better and not like they said looking like used knifes.
On another note, I have bought two knifes from the shogun series and they are perfect, no complaints so far. Giving them four stars because of the cosmetic issues they came with.
I watched this knife set for several months and it finally came up on sale right prior to my wedding anniversary. After lots of hints to my husband I finally had a beautiful knife set.
Fantastic quality. Holds a sharp edge really well but sharpening only takes a few passes with the sharpening tool included with the set. Handles are comfortable and I like the weight of each knife. They are a bit heavier than my previous set but not so much I can’t control and even my teenagers expressed approval of the feel. Well worth the price even if I had bought them at full price.
Needed a new set of knives and decided to purchase these.
They work a treat. Having so many means I can choose a knife specifically for a job.
You definitely won’t be disappointed with these.
Knives are incredible, storage block not so much. I expect more for 400 bucks. I don’t want to discount the quality of the knives, they truly are incredible, and the edge is EXTREMELY sharp! Couldn’t be happier with the blades. My problem is the block, it’s cheap in my opinion. Mine isn’t even straight, the right bank that has 4 positions is crooked, doesn’t even sit level on the counter. Contacted Dalstrong, hoping they would swap out the block and no such luck. I heard their customer service was good, but I beg to differ. So I’m looking for a new way to store these now because the block sucks.
UPDATE 17 OCT 2019: The folks at Dalstrong saw this review and they reached out to me to make it right. WHAT A COMPANY! 5 stars all the way, do not be afraid to buy from this family company, in the off chance that there is a shortcoming, you can trust they’ll make it right, because that’s what they did for me. I can’t say enough about how they operate, simply incredible! Thank you Dalstrong!
Furthermore, their customer service was beyond satisfactory. Part of my knife block became unglued, and Dalestrong had the integrity and dedication to their customers to give a hassle-free replacement set under their warranty. I received a response to the initial request within 24 hours and had the replacement within the week. Dalestrong did not even request the original back, and only needed pictures to verify the damage.
I would highly recommend this product for not only the quality but the rock-solid company behind it.
Je cuisine beaucoup et dans ce kit vous tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour la coupe de viande, poisson et lgumes. Les couteaux sont bien affts et balancs. Je les recommande sans hsitation. De plus le service a la clientle est le meilleur que je connaisse.
Well wow these are amazing they feel real quality and do the job perfectly they also look great.
If you are thinking about them just get them and with the money you’ve saved get an end grain choloing board and a whetstone and watch some videos on how to sharpen them correctly.
The only two very negatives are if you buy the full set you dont get the cloth or badge like you do if you buy them individually (I also bought the carving set) and the small birds break knife doesn’t quite fit into the block correctly.
Other than that these are perfect they look and feel the pa
Excellent set of professional knives very sharp and lovely to look a
My grandson moved in with me when my husband passed away. He took over the kitchen because I was grieving and I forgot to eat (I lost 90 pounds w-a-y too fast). He hated the expensive set of knives that I had at the time. After he grumbled often enough, I researched kitchen knives and finally found these on Amazon. He quit grumbling. When I asked him what he would like for a wedding gift, he told me that he wanted a set of knives just like mine. Apparently, he and his wife had already discussed it!
I’m back to cooking for myself now and I use the knives frequently. I’m told that I’ll be using his steak knives soon. He bought the house next door and he grills often. Life is good.
As you could see, the usual complains were blocks being uneven, etc. My block is also uneven but not by much, which I don’t particularly care because it isn’t that bad. I cared about the quality of the knives more. If you are super picky about that, I can’t guarantee that you’ll have an even knife block set. The knives are worth it though. I give it 4 out of 5 stars due to the quick rusting. We didn’t even use the knives a whole lot at the time and it did that already. Overall, it’s a great set. Just keep up with caring for your knives more often.
Very good for every day use.
Le lot de couteaux est homogne avec 3 rivets sur les manches et une magnifique finition. Le maintien des couteaux et la qualit des manche est du haut de gamme avec une garantie vie.
Le Bloc en noyer est lui aussi magnifique mais nous avons d retourner l’ensemble car le bloc bois tait fendu.
C’est hlas ne soucis rcurrent de ce type de bloc.
Nous avons retourn le produit et pris un ensemble Dalstrong avec 6 couteaux pour un rangement bois magntique de 12 couteaux moins imposant. D’ailleurs on voit les couteaux en permanence ce qui est plus pratique et plus sympa.
Les couteaux sont encore d’une gamme plus leve (Phantom).
Dommage pour le bloc bois, bien fini avec tampon en dessous. Le retour s’est fait sans soucis. On est vraiment sur de vrais couteaux durables loin de ce qui peut tre propos dans des ensembles bien “jolie” mais la durabilit faible.
Update-They very quickly sent a new block that was perfect. They did not even require me to send back the old one, saving me a bunch of time and hassle. The customer service cannot be beat and I am a customer for life. Thanks.
I bought this knife set for my mom and she was absolutely blown away by how gorgeous the block looked in her kitchen, what made it even better is that the knives were extremely sharp and i mean really sharp! This was the perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook and I will be ordering some more for people come xmas time.
I researched for about 5 months on which would be the best knife set . I was about to splurge a lot of money when I came into a very informed review mentioning the quality of Dalstrong. I ordered them and I am extraordinarily happy with the balance, sharpness and on top of that aesthetically appeal. They are gorgeous! I checked all the reviews on Amazon and was concerned but impressed at one of their responses as to the fact that they are made in China. Dalstrong response was very professional , their quality is up to par with the best brands made of premium high carbon German steel with Pakkawood Spaniard handles in a state of the art facility and their mission is to prove that there is quality in Chinese products. They nailed it, these knives are superb!
Whenever I see an item on line that interests me, I always read the reviews starting with the worst ratings first. There aren’t many for this product, which was a good sign, and those that were there didn’t appear to be major issues. The 85% of 5 star reviews should give a good indication of the level of customer satisfaction.
I’ve used various knives from the set (not all yet) every day since getting them. My observations are they are very well designed with a pleasing appearance, they are well crafted and well balanced, they feel good in the hand and are easy to handle, and they are sharp. With the quality steel used in the design I imagine these knives should last a very long time with minimal maintenance.
Some comments spoke of shoddy workmanship on the wood handles or fittings. I did not find this to be the case as all the handles match up to the metal tang of the blade perfectly. The mounting block is a fine piece of woodwork and I can see no issues with it. It is big and heavy, but I’ve received compliments on it from friends.
I agree with one other post that recommended not using a green pad to clean the knives, or any knives for that matter. I also never put knives through the dishwasher and occasionally wipe them down with cooking oil to maintain the surface. But that’s me.
I did not comment on durability as I have had this set for a minimal amount of time. I would be surprised if they failed to deliver over the long haul and will comment further should they not.
Overall, this set is aesthetically pleasing and does very well what it is supposed to do. I highly recommend this Dalstrong set.
Delivery:
The knives came individually wrapped and tip-protected. The set split between 3 boxes, the block and 2 boxes packed with knives. All neatly packed. Each knife, as I said, with a plastic tip protector, sheathed in cardboard and wrapped in bubble wrap. In my case, observing the packaging that I received, it’s beyond me how could anyone cut their fingers to the bone unwrapping, as some reviewers said they did.
Construction:
Superb. Simply superb. No lose parts, no unfinished surfaces. I’m not sure where other reviewers found “sharp edges”, in mynindividual case – superb construction.
Block: again, having read other reviews I was expecting sloppy glue job, cracks in the block etc. What I received is far from that – a superb block. Yes, the logo is plastic. I don’t care. The block is hard wood. Nicely finished. Period. The socket for the sharpening iron is a bit through – that’s what gives you the clue, it’s wood. Not plastic glued witn veneer. It is solid wood.
Balance. I’m not a professional, rather an amateur chef, but I cook for the family of 5 a lot. And I mean it – a LOT. I love it and yo me working with a good tool in the kitchen is as important as cooking a lamb kabob to juiciest perfection. These knives are very well balanced. The 8″ chef just asks to put it in action right away – the weight of the knife is right there, comfortably fit in your hand. I chopped up 3 onions with it just for the pleasure of the experience. Bagged the onion – will put it to a good use tomorrow. Again, right out of the box, the knives that matter are reasonably sharp (and not excessively), offer good balance and are nice looking tools all around.
Bottom lime: great delivery. Great packaging. Awesome set. I cannot speak for the long term performance just yet. Having read some other reviews that claim that the blades developed rust, I resolved to hard washing and wiping the blades with a lightly oiled paper towel. Something I do anyway. Will update if detwct any issues going forward. That’s why I keep the “durability” section vacant our now.
I wasn’t entirely sure if it was worth the money but after some time of using it I was convinced it did. Both me and my wife love the set. It looks great, works great and top quality. Happy client and I definitely recommend.
High quality and incredibly sharp. I’m very pleased with the set and the with fast delivery.
This is the perfect gift!
*******Update: I did contact Dalstrong via amazon but didn’t work. Then contact them via the email and the response was very fast from Nancy. It took one week from contacting them and receiving the new block! Very good customer service! Also after several months of cooking with the knives I can say that they are very good quality!
My wife and I needed new knives in our new home and we went with Dalstrong based on my experience with the filet knife. It was a great decision and we are so happy with them. When we received our order we were missing some steak knives, I emailed them and they immediately shipped out the missing items plus a 6 inch chefs knife! The customer service they provide is topknotch and I won’t be looking at any other brand! I wish they made a pocket knife!
Don’t use one of those green scrub pads. I had some dried sauce on one of my knives and used a Scotch Bright pad and water to clean it off. In doing so, it dulled the shine and left scratch marks all over the blade. My bad, live and learn. Still very sharp though. Another thing I noticed is the tang and the handle pieces aren’t quite flush with each other. The handle pieces are slightly smaller so if I rub my finger along the edges of the tang on the top and bottom of the handle, as well as the pins, there’s a sharp-ish edge. Some considerably more pronounced then others. Not a deal breaker, just thought some of you might like to know.
Holy cow are these knives sharp! Not only that but the eye appeal is fantastic. The knives are solid, have a well balanced feel in my hands, and effortly cuts through anything I’ve thrown at it. Oh, and I love the steak knives so much that I’m finding excuses to use them just so I can use them. Heck, I now cut a toasted bagel sandwich and eat it with a fork. It may sound odd but I’m actually proud of this purchase and how they look I want to place them in the china cabinet with a spotlight on them. When you compare the price of these knives to the quality you get, they can’t be beat. Man, makes me wonder what the Shogun series of knives must be like. Seriously though, these knives truly are fantastic and well made and will definitely make others jealous.
These knives are equal to the few spanish made Henkle’s that are being replaced, at a fraction of the cost.
Well made, fit n finish is wonderful, mirror polished that is nicer than my older knifes that have been well cared for n block stored.
very sharp.nice comfortable handles. block is well made. This is a large block set,if your shy on counter space it is probably too big, do measure
before ordering.This set is teamed up with a chefs choice 3 stage sharpener, another must have kitchen tool, no it does not give quite the same edge as a ceramic rod or stone but its much easier and quicker to use, for everyone and their plenty sharp
Update: after writing to the company they contacted me and sent an entire new set to me! They apologized and said that the knives should be sharp out of the package. We got our new set a couple of days later and this set is very sharp! When my husband and I compared the two sets next to each other there was an obvious edge to the new set that the original dull set did not have. We are extremely happy with the product and very impressed with the customer service. Highly recommended!!!