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Chroma Type 301 5-Piece Knife Block Set

Chroma Type 301 5-Piece Knife Block Set

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Brand: Chroma
Category: Kitchen

List Price: $545.00
Buy New: $289.95
You Save: $255.05 (47%)



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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
Sales Rank: 109806

Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.6
Dimensions (in): 18.4 x 10.7 x 9.2

MPN: P0124
Model: P52
UPC: 890826000052
EAN: 0890826000052
ASIN: B0000CNWKA

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New Sealed In Box . Will not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. boxes, and APO/FPO addresses.

Features:
  • Set includes: 3-1/4-inch parer; Boning knife P 08; 7-1/4-inch santoku; 10-inch chef's; bamboo/wood block
  • Hand-sharpened Japanese 301 steel blades stay incredibly sharp
  • Unique flat-topped 18/10 stainless-steel handles offer excellent leverage
  • Handles and blades seamlessly joined and demarcated by metal "pearl"
  • Wash and dry only by hand; sharpen only with a Chroma whetstone; lifetime warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Review
Cutting with a Chroma Type 301 knife is like driving a Porsche, and for good reason. Designed by Ferdinand A. Porsche (the designer of the Porsche 911) with input from renowned Austrian chef Jörg Wörther, Chroma Type 301 cutlery excels in both performance and looks. Sleek and sexy, each knife looks like one seamless piece, but the blade and handle are actually different types of steel. The blade is crafted of superfine Japanese 301 steel and hand-sharpened into an acutely sharp angle for precision cutting. The handle is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel, triangular in profile and flat-topped for leverage, a totally unique and ergonomic design. Announcing the transition spot between handle and blade is a metal "pearl" that lets the fingers know their position, in place of a bolster. The comfort and control, not to mention the spectacular visual appeal, of a Chroma Type 301 knife have made ardent converts of many chefs worldwide.

This 5-piece Chroma starter set consists of four versatile knives and a bamboo/wood storage block. In the set you'll find a 3-1/4-inch paring knife for peeling fruit and shaping garnishes; 5-inch utility knife, for everything from slicing an apple to cutting a sandwich; 7-1/4-inch santoku, an Asian chef's knife with a straight edge and rounded spine near the point, exceptional for fine slicing and chopping; and a 10-inch chef's knife, that all-purpose workhorse for chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing. Two extra slots in the block let you add more knifes as you become addicted to these extraordinary knives. And, a stainless-steel pin through the block unscrews so you can take the whole thing apart for cleaning. After use, Chroma Type 301 knives should be immediately washed and dried by hand. To sharpen, use only a Chroma original 301 whetstone, never a sharpening steel which can damage the fine blades. Chroma Type 301 knives make exceptional gifts and are covered by a lifetime warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box
5-piece cutlery set. The set consists of: 3-1/4-inch paring knife; 5-inch utility knife; 7-1/4-inch santoku; 10-inch chef's knife; bamboo/wood block. 5 pieces total.

Product Description
Chroma type 301: 5 Piece Set P0124


Includes:
Chroma type 301: 10" Chef Knife P01
Chroma type 301: 7 1/4" Santoku Knife P02
Chroma type Boning knife P 08
Chroma type 301: 3 1/4" Paring Knife P09
Chroma type 301: Wood Block Bamboo P13

The chef's knife is an all-purpose knife used for slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, and many other functions.
A santoku knife is often called an Asian chef's knife. They have a straighter edge than a chef's knife, and a more rounded spine, particularly near the point.
A utility knife is a medium size knife that can be used for a myriad of tasks.
A paring knife has a plain edge blade that is ideal for peeling and other small or intricate work.


The advantages Type 301 are:

An ergonomic handle - designed by F.A. Porsche working with the chef of the decade, Jörg Wörther
A metal "pearl" that clearly demarcates the end of the handle, for better control when cutting
A seamless perfection and hygienic transition from blade to handle
A special grinding method is used, so the knife stays sharp longer and is easier to sharpen

Never place the knife in the dishwasher. Hand wash and dry after every use.
Regularly sharpen the knife using the original Type 301 whetstone. Under no circumstances should a sharpening steel be used, as it will damage the blade.
Store the knife in a safe, secure manner, for example, in a knife block so the blade is not left exposed.
Only use wooden or plastic cutting boards, never marble or glass when cutting with a Type 301.
Only use the knife to prepare food. Do not use it to cut frozen foods, bones, or as a utility knife.



Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Stylish and surprisingly well made   April 14, 2006
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I bought this set last Christmas on eBay for a lot, lot less. All the knives and the block are made in China. I was leery at first, but to my surprise the knives have held their edge after much abuse. Razor sharp!

The handle is well balanced and comfortable to hold. I don't know the exact detail of this alloy (301 steel, and 18/10 stainless) versus other brands. Under careful inspection, you can faintly see where the handle is fused to the blade. Thus I know the knife is not machined from one solid block of metal. So their claim is true?! The blade is brittle so try not to bang the blade against a harder material. Over all, I am very satisfied with the set (for what I paid for).

The only "Porsche" I may ever be able to afford in my life...

If you want pure/extreme quality but don't care much about design, get the Global.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent!   June 14, 2004
 9 out of 14 found this review helpful

These knifes have an awesome design, are light and well balanced. They are so sharp that cutting is really efortless.

The set also includes pretty much all the basic knives that are needed in a kitchen (except perhaps a bread knife that can be purchased separately).

Highly recomended.

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