Guy on July 30th, 2010

Anolon, a company respected because of its top selling cookware line, has diversified into knife manufacturing. According to the company’s website, these pots, pans, and accessories are made to last a lifetime and please the eye, two characteristics that one can surmise apply to any set, such as the Anolon Advanced 15 Piece Knife Block Set.

Product Range

Anolon offers three categories within its knife section – Advanced Cutlery, Advanced Bronze Cutlery and Advanced Stainless Steel Cutlery. It appears as if Anolon believes that the word, “advanced” will allow the knives to sound better than the cutlery from other companies prior to anybody seeing the knives. Notwithstanding the intent or effect of the name, there are 19 knife sets for sale, ranging from the 15-piece collections to the specialized knives, and they come with a universal sharpener added for good measure.

Since a knife is only as tough as its blade, Anolon knives are made from high-quality German steel. The Advanced Collection is made from carbon steel, the Bronze Collection is made from high-carbon stainless steel and the Stainless Steel Collection features stainless steel, and this might be bewildering to a person who only wants to get a set of knives without being concerned about metallurgy. Having said that, you can determine these product lines by the knife handles – black for Advanced, brown for Bronze and silver for Stainless Steel.

Advantages

The Anolon blades are forged, not extruded, and that form of fabrication enhances the density, flexibility and hardness for the blades. As you would expect, a stronger and more flexible knife blade should be easier and safer to chop with, and the metal should also maintain its finish longer.

It needs to be said, Anolon knives are produced in China. Yet their quality seems to be first-rate, chiefly with regards to the quality of the blades when pulled from the package. The price of Anolon knives won’t be a problem either, particularly as you get near-premium knives without paying high prices.

Other likable benefits of owning the 15-piece sets include the durable bamboo knife block with its slot labels and one more slot for an additional knife and also a knife sharpener. For specialized knives, you may store your knives in the protective sheath that accompanies every purchase.

On balance, an Anolon knife set is a good use for your money, seeing as not much of it will be needed.

Disadvantages

There are very few things to dislike concerning Anolon knives. Yet, these are worth discussing up since you want to be aware of all the issues in advance of using your good money on any cookware.

To begin with, the bamboo blocks often come in not-quite-perfect shape. There have been complaints of the slot labels being rusted and the bamboo itself being black as opposed to the beautiful brown you’ll see in the ad photos. Additionally, the rubber handles seem to flake off in places, particularly when you rub them. It might be part of daily wear and tear, but it can be a moment of annoyance at first.

Plus, you should sharpen your Anolon knives following every task to maintain them in good condition, and the knives are less than dishwasher friendly. In case you’re the use-toss-replace type of cook, the Anolon knives will present a challenge. A great set to consider is the Anolon Advanced 15 Piece Knife Block Set.

Yet, all things considered, an Anolon knife set is a good group of utensils for your kitchen. It harmonizes nicely with the other kitchen items, it contains knives that hold their edge for many years, and are able to be stored safely.

 

 

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