The knives in Farberware's Traditions Fine Edge14-piece cutlery set feature taper ground blades constructed of high-carbon stainless steel full-tang construction and triple rivets. The satin finish precision taper ground blades made of heavy-gauge high-carbon stainless steel narrow gradually to a sharp fine edge for superior chopping and cutting performance. The full-tang construction (a single piece of steel extending from the knife tip through the handle) and oversized stainless-steel rivets offer excellent balance and durability. Ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip Farberware Fine Edge knives are perfectly weighted for optimum control. They are made in China should be hand washed and dried thoroughly to avoid rusting and carry a limited lifetime warranty. Although the blades in this set are precision ground their edges should be maintained regularly with a sharpening steel (included). What's in the Box: 8-inch chef's knife 8-inch slicer 8-1/2-inch bread knife 7-inch cleaver 7-inch Santoku 6-1/2-inch fork 6-inch boning 5-inch utility 3-1/2-inch paring knife eight 4-1/2-inch steak knives all-purpose kitchen shears poultry shears 8-inch sharpening steel natural wood storage block.

The Farberware Traditions line features classic-look cutlery at an inexpensive price for the home cook. Each knife blade is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel that has been precision ground to a very sharp edge. A full tang gives the knife added strength and weight for balance, while the triple-riveted composite handle is ergonomically shaped for comfort. Not as heavy as some knives, Traditions cutlery especially suits smaller hands or those who prefer a lighter weight for chopping and cutting over extended periods of time.

This Traditions 21-piece block set supplies a novice chef or a new couple setting up a kitchen with an excellent assortment of knives, as well as poultry shears, kitchen shears, and an 8-inch sharpening steel. The knives consist of the following: 3-1/2-inch parer; 5-inch utility; 6-inch boning; 6-1/2-inch fork; 7-inch santoku; 7-inch cleaver; 8-inch slicer; 8-inch chef's; 8-1/2-inch bread; and eight 4-1/2-inch steak knives. Each piece has its own storage slot in the natural wood block, which is angled for easy access. While the China-made knives are dishwasher-safe, Farberware recommends washing and drying the cutlery by hand and covers the set with a lifetime limited warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box
Cutlery block set consists of: 3-1/2-inch parer; 5-inch utility; 6-inch boning; 6-1/2-inch fork; 7-inch santoku; 7-inch cleaver; 8-inch slicer; 8-inch chef's; 8-1/2-inch bread; 8 4-1/2-inch steak; poultry shears; kitchen shears; 8-inch sharpening steel; wood storage block. 21 pieces total.