WR Case XX Nine Piece Case Household Cutlery Block And Knife Set Item #10249

The handle was rough and required sanding which wasn't a big deal and it didn't come all that sharp. The plus side is...Its made in America by the Case Knife Company and its worth the price. Just expect to give it a little love before you start using it. Also, a good tip to make the handle last longer is to apply a few coatings of boiled linseed oil and for extra measure I rubbed and melted beeswax into the handle with a hair dryer. The beeswax with give it a better feeling in the hand and make it extra waterproof.

I've had two knives like this in the past without knowing what they were called. The first came as part of a set of Ginsu knives I bouht over 25 years ago, and it quickly became my favorite knife in the set. After many years, the blade broke off, and true to their "lifetime guarantee" word, Ginsu sent me a replacement, although flimsier than the one I had, and that one also broke after a much shorter time. So rather than trying to get another flimsy replacement, I looked on Amazon and found this knife, and I totally love it. A sturdy blade with full tang in a hardwood handle, it was worlds apart from the cheap versions I'd had previously.I think some Amazon reviewers give unfair reviews to products whose true purpose they don't understand. One reviewer, for instance, criticized a beautiful stainless steel saucier pan because it wasn't large enough for cooking chili, when the fact is that the pan was not intended for that; it was designed for making sauces, and for that it worked splendidly. Another reviewer writing about this knife complained that it didn't have enough "heft," but this is not an all-purpose chef's knife; it's a vegetable knife for such tasks as slicing tomatoes and other vegies, and for that it works beautifully. As I say, it has much more "heft" than the previous vegetable knives I'd had, and I don't anticipate having to replace this one for a long time, if ever. I would suggest oiling the handle with a little mineral oil to help preserve it and keep it smooth. It was definitely worth the price, and I recommend it highly.

First off: This isn't a gourmet kitchen knife made to look pretty. The handle was a bit rough and the blade was well ground but not polished when it came. I sanded the handle a bit and applied some Danish Oil and it looks and feels way better. I actually love the industrial/utilitarian blade, and found that the factory grind is awesome for what I like. There is no shoulder behind the edge, which allows for super-easy sharpening. I believe that Case's "Tru-Sharp" steel is somewhere in between 420HC (What Buck uses on many knives) and 440A (What Cutco uses for all their knives). In other words, it is very resistant to stains, easy to sharpen, is tough but not super hard, and has average edge holding properties. Certainly NOT a super-steel, but a very usable one. In 2 minutes with a sharpener similar to the Spyderco Sharpmaker, I had this little paring knife ultra-sharp: In one pass it will shave my arm or leg totally clean. I can't usually get an edge like this on lower-grade steel. This is a great knife for fine work with fruit peels and scalpel type maneuvers. It could be used as more of a utility knife, but it is a bit short. Overall I love it for the price, just don't expect the usual Case Cutlery beauty.

The Case brand has always been synonymous with quality since I was a kid 60+ years ago. When we needed new kitchen knives I shopped around and compared steels and price. The Case brand came out as the best steel for the money, though they aren't the cheapest around, you do get what you pay for. Case will tell you the steel in this knife is NOT stainless and should not be placed in the dishwasher or put away wet. They aren't kidding.The good: Excellent steel at a good price point. The steel holds an edge. Most of the time, all I need to do is touch up the edge and every few months, because I can't abide knife which isn't razor sharp, I do a full edge re-bevel and sharpening.The bad: The knife heel is squared off, leaving a sharp point which can cut you. I rounded the knife heel off with a whetstone, rendering it a bit safer. Given today's litigation minded society, I would think Case would simply have the blades stamped out with the heel rounded, or add a bolster.The ugly: The knife handles are black walnut and unfinished. Mine showed some sander/grinder marks. My biggest gripe is they are unfinished. You have to seal them yourself. I used some commercial oil sealer on them and will continue to apply it as needed.These are excellent knives overall and I'm glad I bought them. They aren't the cheapest, nor are they the most expensive. You will get what you pay for, which is more than can be said for some of the hight priced offerings out there.

Very nice set of kitchen knives. They are extremely sharp and very well made. This is my second set of Case kitchen knives. My older set is over 30 years old and are just worn out and no longer hold an edge. I purchase Case again because the last set survived four kids and a lot of abuse. I love my new set.

Putting together a set of wood handled knives. Old Hickory doesn’t offer a santoku knife and I’ve had good experiences with Case knives and made in the USA. This knife is great quality but for the price I expected a more finished handle. So far 3 coats of boiled linseed oil has soaked into the handle. I don’t mind for some of the less expensive knives but the two Case knives were $30-40 and I’d expect a fully finished/sealed handle for that.

Purchased the large kitchen knife based on the reputation of Case knifes ..... the blade is very thin ( a plus or minus depends on use) . The plastic handle feels great in the hand . The grind looks like it was done at 4:30 on a Friday...... uneven an botched at the tip . A very course (120 grit) attempt at sharpening . No finely polished edge. Of course it dulled after first use . I expected better from Case . I’ll correct the edge and sharpen, then hone it to a mirror finish.... but it should have came from the factory with a decent edge ..... VERY disappointing