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I think they're way over priced for what the are (440A) however, I've heard they have good customer service, so that's why they keep selling I would guess (also for the average person 440A is a step up from the 420J2 they're probably used to in kitchen knives), for the price you could get better quality knives in VG-10.
 
michaelm466 said:
I think they're way over priced for what the are (440A) however, I've heard they have good customer service, so that's why they keep selling I would guess (also for the average person 440A is a step up from the 420J2 they're probably used to in kitchen knives), for the price you could get better quality knives in VG-10.
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Spot on and I am pretty sure you can get better quality at less than the price.
 
Just my opinion... they make an OK $5 knife and sell it for $40 (probably more now) because it's a multi-level marketing scam. Everyone in the chain gets a cut of the sales. My mother-in-law bought one many years ago... and it still seems like a $5 knife.
 
uh Cutco isn't a multi level marketing company barcbsa....I agree they arent the best knives available but there isnt a better deal around that i know of...ie. free sharpening for life and a no questions asked replacement of any knife even if you do something really stupid and snap your blade or melt the handle....best steel? no.... best warranty? hands down
 
to be more clear ALCOA owned both of them and then some of the managers bought out ALCOA and both companies are owned by the private company
 
The knives are expensive for what they are

BUT

they are American made which is a big plus for me

My wife is a great cook. I have bought her many fancy German and Japanese cooking knives through the years, including recently some shun and custom Murray Carter ones.

Her favorite knife remains a Cutco one she bought from a neighborhood kid.

I must admit the handle is very well designed and comfortable
 
Free sharpening, but you have to pay for shipping and wait for them. Most people don't want to give up their knives for a week or two. I've sharpened several Cutcos for customers and they all complain about the turn around time from Cutco and they also tell me that they never really come back sharp. They are selling the knife for several times the price it should be sold for, that way they can replace the knife several times and still make money off of it.
 
I love my cutco knives. The fit and finish is exellent. The steel isn't the best but their heat treatment is spot on. The knives take an insanely sharp edge and hold it for a long enough time. The cool thing about the knives that I can send them in 15 years from now to have them replaced, absolutely free of charge. I will never have to buy another kitchen knife.
 
knifeworks805 said:

I love my cutco knives.

The fit and finish is exellent.

The steel isn't the best but their heat treatment is spot on.

The knives take an insanely sharp edge and hold it for a long enough time.

The cool thing about the knives that I can send them in 15 years from now to have them replaced, absolutely free of charge.

I will never have to buy another kitchen knife.
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That sounds like the Cutco speal.

Do you sell them?







Big Mike
 
Cutco.... ?

RUN AWAY !

... and be quick about it (unless it is their kitchen shears bought on the secondary market).
 
I have a couple of Cutco knives that are very functional and I like using them.

The handle material reminds me of the Buck Paperstone material.

The knives are serrated, and you are supposed to send them back in to have them sharpened.

As mentioned, they are very expensive for the materials involved.

Here is my take - Cutco is probably great for people who want something good but don't really know or are not really into knives.

Check out Buck's offerings for kitchen knives in this class - very nice stuff.

best

mqqn
 
Two years ago I had the chance to use an older Cutco knife, the model 1065. This blade was nothing close to stainless as the patina/rust was deep. The knife held a wonderful edge and the handle was amazingly comfortable, I even wanted to buy the blade but the owner would hear nothing of it saying it was on the rare side. It was about the size of a Buck 119 and performed as well or better than any of my vintage Smith & Wesson skinners.

I did snag a model 1737 cleaver in a trade. Thought it was cheap mundane stainless until I used it, abused it and then used it more until my arms hurt. The heavy blade cut exceedingly well in cedar and oak. It was simple and quick to touch up the edge. I have under $50 in it, so I am delighted to say the least. Now the cleaver stays in the bug out bag next to the Basic 9.
 
you dont have to send your cutco knives in to them for sharpening...they have some of their sales reps that will come to your house and sharpen all of your knives at no cost although they will probably ask for referrals and try having you upgrade and or buy more knives....at least this was their practice a few years ago
 
So this guy and a few other ID's join on the same day asking about cutco. (All the other ID's posting from the same computer.) Blech. Seems to fit in well with CUTCO. Moosh, consider yourself on a short leash here.

Personally, I would look for a brand that operates with stronger ethics. Not that hard to find and you will end up with a better knife.
 
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