- Is this set good for a first kitchen?
- Yes. It covers nearly every common cutting job, from bread to steak, in one block. A cook who wants better edge retention later can add one good chef's knife.
- Are the knives dishwasher safe?
- Cuisinart lists them as dishwasher safe. Hand washing keeps edges sharper longer, since heat and detergent dull steel faster.
- How does it compare with forged German sets?
- The Normandy is lighter and its steel holds an edge for less time. Forged German sets cost more and feel heavier, but they keep a sharp edge longer.
- What is included in the box?
- Sixteen pieces: chef's, santoku, slicer, bread, utility, paring, tomato and steak knives, kitchen scissors, a sharpener and the block.
- Does the block sharpener work well?
- It is fine for quick touch-ups. It removes steel coarsely, so use a honing rod between sharpenings for a cleaner edge.
- Where is the Cuisinart Normandy C77SS-19P cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $199.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Cuisinart Normandy C77SS-19P?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Best Buy, Cuisinart, Target, JCPenney.