Sharp
The knife is incredibly sharp and useful. Recommend this brand and am buying more
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Need a beautiful carving set for a turkey or other large piece of meat?
The Good:-Sharp-High quality steel-Ergonomic handle-Beautifully designedThe Bad:-ExpensiveThe Bottom Line:This Thomas Keller carving set is beautiful. I've used this to steaks and chicken and can't wait to use it during Thanksgiving. The knife is sharp and is very easy to cut anything. The downside is that the carving set is expensive but it is high quality. Overall, I would recommend this carving set.
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Amazon Customer
December 16, 2020
Happy
Got the job done. Very sharp, sleek.
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Gorgeous knife set presented in a wooden box suitable for gifting; performs flawlessly...
This is a beautifully designed carving set -- the knife is very large but not overly heavy. It has enough heft to help the blade slice through meat, but it is not so weighty that carving a large turkey or roast would fatigue the hand and wrist. It is very well balanced and feels very comfortable in the hand. The fork is likewise well balanced.My existing carving set looks nice, but that's about the only good thing I can say about it. The knife has a serrated blade that chews up the meat more than slices it, which is why it has only come out three times a year for the past thirty + years; just for a pretty presentation at the holiday table on Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter...This carving set is so much nicer than what I had been using, there is really no comparison. I ordered it a couple of weeks ago, but had to wait until we had a roast in order to properly test it. With a 10 1/2" blade, this knife is one of the largest knives in my collection as well as one of the sharpest & it really is much more knife than was needed to carve our four-pound Sunday dinner roast -- it looked a little bit like the picture in the product description with the knife dwarfing the rather small ham...The knife is very sharp and I was able to slice nice, thin, even slices in no time for a great presentation (which is not something I can usually say). I barely had to exert any force and the knife just cut cleanly through the meat. This set can easily handle much larger cuts of meat or the biggest Thanksgiving bird and would be great for slicing leftover meat for sandwiches afterwards. I am used to a curved fork in a carving set, so it did take me a few minutes to get used to this one. It is also rather small in comparison to the size of the knife.This set looks and feels like quality and performs beautifully. All of my better quality knives have the typical 20 degree angled German steel blades, so I will be interested to see how this knife with its harder16 degree angled Asian-style steel blade will perform over time in terms of sharpness & ability to attain and hold an edge.The carving set came beautifully packed in a velvet lined walnut box engraved with an image of the knife & fork and the chef's signature. The box has a strong magnetic closure and the pieces are nestled into cut-outs inside and will make for perfect storage.In all honesty, even though I think this is a great set, and I will really enjoy having it, this is not something I would use frequently enough to justify the very high price. We grill frequently, but mostly smaller cuts of meat. We might have a large roast or turkey three or four times a year, at the most. For the same amount of money (currently $279.95) I would be more likely to invest in several smaller, multi-purpose knives in this line. I think this set would be more suitable for someone that regularly prepares meals or grills for a large family or entertains often. Of course it would make a wonderful gift for anyone that enjoys cooking and appreciates fine cutlery & it would be great for a new chef or grill-master!
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For Pros and Enthusiasts!
This knife set is beyond expectations!I gotta say, by far, this is the best carving set I’ve ever had!The fun begins at the unboxing, when you find this very well made wooden case, which looks very classy and fancy. Seriously, it looks and feels very Pro and Sturdy. I want to put mine on a shelf and keep it right there, so my neighbors can envy me. Hahahaha!Carving fork looks and feels very pleasant on the hand. Nice grip, and man, this is like holding a piece of art! Carving knife flawlessly gives the right balance and the holder has such a good grip! I gotta say, I’m in love with them!!!!The blade looks beautiful and it is really, really sharp! So be really careful with this knife!For Pros and Enthusiasts I gotta say, you guys gotta have this carving set! Are you looking for the carving set of your life? So the search is over!5 huge stars for these two! I’m definitely buying another knives from Cangshan and Chef Thomas Keller!!
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DJ Hostetler
July 30, 2020
I'm calling it the "blue label" of carving knife sets.
The way this is packaged up and presented it just feels like it is meant to be an over the top present for the chef in your life. It's very nice quality, feels great and is an excellent knife. It's also overpriced and something I wouldn't spend on myself considering the assortment of knife sets out there. But it makes a heck of a present. Like a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue. It's not the best value, but I can guarantee if you give one of these sets to someone that cooks or that someone that feels special carving up the holiday roast. This is going to be a hit.The wood case it comes in has a magnetic lid and the knife and fork are nestled in a black felt recess and it just feels very ornamental. I was quite impressed. Again, not something I would want to buy for myself at the price, but receiving it for my birthday or holiday would likely be a favorite for the occasion.
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In the will.
An absolutely exquisite carving set that makes you want to prepare massive hunks of meat just so you get to pull it out more often. Fortunately, I also have the chef's knife from the same manufacturer so I get to satiate my whims with that equally as impressive implement. Notwithstanding the presentation with the carved walnut magnetic top case the enclosed tool are nonpareil. The carving knife is weight focused towards the handle end but yet well balanced with a thicker spine continuing as full tang riveted to a polished composite handle. The 16 degree blade edge actually slides more than exhibiting any slicing effort. The knife's aesthetic features are duplicated with the carving fork.This is a carving set that will stand the test of time and no doubt be passed down as a family heirloom.
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