How many actual knives are in the set?

Six knives: an 8-inch chef, 8-inch slicing, 8-inch serrated bread, 7-inch santoku, 6.5-inch utility and 3.5-inch paring knife. The other six pieces are the matching blade guards.

Does it come with a knife block?

No. The knives store in their blade guards, so check drawer space and whether the guards fit any block you already own.

What is the black coating on the blades?

It is a nonstick metallic coating meant to make slicing easier and keep blades sharp longer. Some owners report it chipping, so hand wash and dry the knives.

Are the knives dishwasher safe?

Hand washing is the safer choice for a coated blade. Dishwasher heat and detergent can wear the coating and dull the edge faster.

Is this set good for a first kitchen?

Yes, it covers the core cutting tasks and the guards make storage simple. Expect to sharpen more often than with uncoated forged knives.

How does it compare with a forged knife set?

Forged sets usually hold an edge longer and have no coating to chip, but they cost more and often lack guards. This set trades long-term durability for light weight and easy storage.

Where is the Cuisinart 12-Piece Metallic Knife Set cheapest?

At mercari.com, for $19.99, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Cuisinart 12-Piece Metallic Knife Set?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 416 ratings. Buyers like: Very sharp out of the box; Lightweight and easy to handle; Good value for the price. Common complaints: Black coating/paint chips and peels off blades over time; Knives dull quickly and do not hold their edge.

Where can I buy the Cuisinart 12-Piece Metallic Knife Set?

10 stores we checked sell it, including mercari.com, PC Richard & Son, Cuisinart, Verdi.com, eBay.

Cuisinart 12-Piece Metallic Knife Set

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$19.99at mercari.comChecked Nov 5

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What reviewers say

4.7 / 5416 ratings

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 416 ratings. Owners praise the sharpness, light weight and the guards, but many report the black coating flaking and edges dulling with use.

What people mention

Coating durabilityCriticisedOwners say the black metallic coating chips and peels off the blades over time.
Edge retentionCriticisedBuyers report the knives dull quickly and do not hold their edge.
SharpnessPraisedBuyers say the knives arrive very sharp out of the box.
Blade guardsPraisedOwners find the matching guards convenient for safe storage.
Piece countMixedBuyers note the 12 pieces include the six blade covers, so the set has six knives.
Weight and handlingPraisedOwners describe the knives as lightweight and easy to handle.

About the Cuisinart 12-Piece Metallic Knife Set

This 12-piece knife set from Cuisinart has stainless steel blades with a nonstick coating and a black metallic finish. The coating makes slicing easier and helps the blades stay sharp longer. The knives are stamped, and the handles are plastic.

Each knife comes with a matching blade guard for storage. The color coding helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination during food preparation. The set includes a chef knife, slicing knife, serrated bread knife, santoku knife, utility knife and paring knife.

Set size

12 piece

Blade material

Stainless steel with nonstick coating

Handle material

Plastic

Construction

Stamped

Finish

Black metallic

Blade guards

One matching guard per knife