- What knives are in the 16-piece set?
- It includes a chef knife, bread knife, carving knife, santoku, utility knife, paring knife and steak knives, plus kitchen shears and the wooden block with two sharpeners.
- Is it really dishwasher safe?
- The set is rated dishwasher safe, but hand washing and drying keeps edges sharper longer. Most knife makers recommend hand washing full-tang steel.
- How do the built-in sharpeners work?
- Pull the blade through the coarse and fine slots in the block. Use them sparingly, since pull-through sharpeners remove metal with each pass.
- Is German stainless steel the same as a German-made knife?
- No. It refers to the steel grade, not where the knife is made. Expect decent corrosion resistance and edge holding, but not the same as premium forged German brands.
- Is it suitable for commercial kitchens?
- It is listed for commercial and residential use, but a busy professional kitchen would wear through the edges and handles faster than a home kitchen.
- Does it come in retail packaging?
- Yes, it ships as a boxed kit, which makes it straightforward to give as a gift.
- Where is the Astercook 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wooden Block and Dual Built-In Sharpener cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $59.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Astercook 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wooden Block and Dual Built-In Sharpener?
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Astercook 16-Piece Kitchen Knife Set with Wooden Block and Dual Built-In Sharpener?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Walmart.
