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| 16.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 9.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 15.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 9.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 14.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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Chroma Type 301 is Outstanding!Sep 20, 2011
By DLB
Three years ago, my sister and I took cooking classes together and after the knife skills class both decided to get new cutlery sets. She settled on a famous well regarded set of German knives and I bought the 10-piece Chroma Type 301 knives designed by F. A. Porsche.
I looked at Wusthof and Shun knives, both fine brands, but kept being attracted to the Chroma Type 301 because of the ergonomics of the handle. The Chroma 301 knives were the only knives that truly felt comfortable in my hand. I wanted to like the Shun knives but the "D" shaped handle never felt as natural as the Porsche designed handle. The Chroma 301 seemed like a natural extension of my hand and arm. I was also attracted to the beauty of the all stainless design. I have had occasion to use both my sister's Wusthof set and my Chroma set and I am extremely happy that I chose the Chroma knives.
These knives are razor sharp, hold their edge and, with a little practice, are easy to hone on the waterstone. The narrow-set bevel is very similar to Shun and other Japanese knives. In terms of fish, its sharpness ensures that you are slicing with an absolute minimum of damage to the flesh, an important factor in maintaining the optimum taste of the fish. I am thrilled each time I prepare a meal with these knives and I find that I frequently use all eight of the various styles of knives. With my previous W. R. Case cutlery, I found myself basically using only two knives, the Chef's knife and a paring knife. After using these knives for three years, I find them to be the ideal knives for the amateur or professional cook. One does have to learn that Chroma knives are designed to slice through food. Heavy handed chopping simply is not needed.
These knives have taught me the importance of using a truly sharp knife. I used to have to "saw" my way through potatoes but now easily slicing through potatoes with a Chroma knife is a delight. It is the dull knife that is the dangerous knife.
With knives of this quality, I do think it is important to hand-wash them, dry them, and keep them stored in a knife-block. The sharp edge of any good knife will eventually be damaged in a dishwasher. Because I so love and respect my Chroma knives, I am a little protective of them. For those times when people insist on helping me in the kitchen, I keep my 8-piece Case cutlery set available so they have a set of their own. I dislike using other people's cutlery [to me it is too personal - like using their toothbrush] so, if I know I am going to be helping cook a meal somewhere else, I take at least a chef's knife, a Santoku, and a paring knife with me. If you buy this set, you will understand why Chefs always carry their own knives with them.
While I believe no one knife set will necessarily be for everyone, I strongly urge you to try a Chroma knife. If you are like me, you may discover it is the knife you always dreamed about.
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