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Reviews (10)
Aug 08, 2021
Waste of money, buy original Norelco blades instead!
These blades have Norelco's "Lift and Cut" label on them, but they by no means compare with Norelco's original product. There is no second blade to lift before the cut. I put these into my Norelco electric shaver and they wouldn't cut AT ALL on merely one day's growth of beard. The price was so low as to be worth the gamble to me that they would be acceptable; I gambled and lost, shame on ME. I ordered genuine Norelco replacements after this disappointment, and I learned my lesson. Shame on me also for enabling the knock-off market!
Jan 23, 2017
Meh. You get what you pay for.
8 of 8 found this helpful I got my Browning 814 Stacked Leather knife a few weeks ago. It's not fair to compare it to my Buck 192 Vanguard (which is nearly the same size but with a slightly wider blade and leather sheath, so I won't, much anyway) except to say that I like the US made Buck much, much more.
Pros:
1. This knife is reasonably light for the thickness of its hollow ground blade.
2. The nylon sheath, while not looking particularly durable, seems sturdy, is lightweight, fits the knife well and has a liner.
3. The knife comes in a VERY nice box, well packaged with the blade tip in a plastic shield, the knife itself in a plastic bag, with the sheath placed in the box separately. The sheath / knife fit is VERY snug.
4. Not sure what alloy stainless steel is used here, but stainless blades are a bit easier for most to maintain. They won't take QUITE as sharp an edge as carbon steel, but they aren't going to rust or discolor easily, and stainless, in my experience, tends to hold whatever edge you're able to achieve a little longer than carbon, so if you aren't interested in making the maintenance of your blade a separate hobby, stainless is the way to go. This would be a great blade to take on one of those weekend jaunts where you share wine, cheese and bread with your Dearly Beloved, and want something in your overnight bag to lop off hunks of bread and cheese.
5. I like the lanyard hole in the pommel. Good for keeping the knife from disappearing into the snow when it falls from your slippery, bloody hands while dressing a critter you've just bagged.
Cons:
1. The blade, out of the box, is NOT terribly sharp. I would not undertake skinning a deer or boar with this blade without re-sharpening.
2. The fit and finish of the stacked leather and spacers is crude. In particular, the stainless steel spacers protrude with a sharp edge, which makes the knife feel CHEAP. I used some crocus cloth to these to break the sharp edges, and greatly improved the "out of box" feel.
3. A reviewer on another website mentioned that this knife SMELLS. It DOES. BAD. This is due to the treatment of the stacked leather handles. Yeah, fine, but I have a US made Marbles skinning knife with stacked leather handles, and it doesn't stink. Calling it the way I see (smell) it. I soaked mine in rubbing alcohol, dried it, sanded it down and applied mink oil. Better, but not wonderful.
4. New, out of the box, there are dings and dents in the stacked leather handles. I prefer to put my own dings and dents into my new toys.
5. That snug fit that the sheath has that I was bragging up earlier? Well, you REALLY need to seat the blade DEEPLY into the sheath to get the wrap-around strap to snap so as to secure your knife. Also, the belt loop looks like it will wear out quickly with any serious use. Fortunately, this knife also fits well in the Buck 192 Vanguard leather sheath, which are sold separately for about fifteen bucks as of this writing, so one need not worry about finding a replacement sheath that fits. I am sure other sheaths would be acceptable as well.
Overall, I like this knife a little better than my $24, but not MUCH better. I am picky. Using crocus cloth, I was able to break the sharp edges on the steel stacking rings, but the transition between stacking layers still isn't perfect, and this could have been done at the factory with only a moments attention. In all fairness, this knife should last the user a long time with proper care, and perhaps I am a bit harsh in my review, but the "out of the box" dull blade, sharp edges on the steel stacking rings, the dings and dents, and the smell really disappointed me.
Until then, my overall impression of "VALUE" is "Meh." Not sorry I bought it, but no intentions of getting another one.
Apr 29, 2017
You won't believe the difference a quality steak knife makes!
1 of 1 found this helpful I finally broke down and invested in a set of high quality, forged, Solingen-made steak knives. I struggled to choose between Henckels and Wüsthof, as both offer excellent products. I settled on the Wüsthof Classics because I found a crazy low price on eBay.
The difference between these solid, weighty, well balanced knives and the cheap serrated knives I have used for decades is utterly astounding. These knives don't saw and rip the meat, they actually slice it cleanly, and with minimal effort. The handles are extremely comfortable and fill my large hand, but are still quite comfortable for my wife's dainty hands also. The weight of the knife (forged, with full tang) helps the knife do the work. It slices cleanly through steak, ham, chicken, turkey, whatever I have tried. I LOVE them.
I fully expect to have to touch up the blades from time to time, just as I would with any other kitchen knife. The Wüsthof steel is usually around 58 HRC hardness whereas Henckels usually runs around 57 HRC, so the knife will hold a reasonable edge while still being fairly easy to sharpen (I ONLY use whetstones these days, other types of sharpeners have usually done more harm than good to my blades.) Remember, you are usually cutting your food on a ceramic plate which is harder than any steel, so I usually try to ease up on the cutting action when the blade is almost done cutting.
My only serious criticism of any of my Wüsthof knives is that the attractive red label on the handle wears off very quickly. This is a shame, because I think that label looks really spiffy. But hey, we all need to gripe about something, don't we?
I'd buy these again in a heartbeat, and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to step up from cheap serrated steak knives into something quite a bit nicer.