Wüsthof Classic 2-Piece Carving Set in Presentation Box

Part of Wüsthof's popular Classic line of cutlery, this knife and fork have a very traditional design. The knife's blade is hand-forged from high-carbon stain-resistant steel so it retains its sharp edges longer and is easier to resharpen. The blade is also ground and polished by computer to ensure perfect tapering from tip to bolster. A signature feature of Wüsthof knives, the weighted bolster gives this knife the perfect heft. For balance, full tangs extend through the synthetic handles on both the knife and carving fork and are triple-riveted for strength. --Cristina Vaamonde

My boyfriend had never carved a turkey before, and with all the work I put into that bird, I didn't want him to hack it to pieces. He did a beautiful job and credits this knife set with the results. The knife was easy to handle, exceptionally sharp (first use, but if you have your knives professionally sharpened a couple times a year - it costs just a few dollars a knife - they will stay in peak condition) and well-designed. The knife back has a saber-cut; purely cosmetic, but a nice detail. The weight felt comfortable both in my feminine hands and my bf's larger manly-man hands.

The curved prongs of the fork made it easy to hold the bird in place without puncturing the flesh, and worked just as beautifully when spearing pieces of meat to carve or serve.

The presentation box might seem extraneous, but it is actually a great way to store and protect the set - most of us don't use carving knives and forks every day.

I generally use Global knives, but I told my Knife Guy I wanted the best - and this is what he recommended. Absolutely worth the money, and a great performer.