cutco knives

odie91

Never really had any interest in their knives, but gonna buy one (or a few) as a favor to the neighbor's kid who's selling them.   Is it really true you don't really have to sharpen these for 7 years?  If not, then I'm just gonna buy the vegetable peeler and be done with it

odie91

Oh - i should ad,  it seemed like they're heavily into the Double-D or whatever it's called serrated blade - something that I'd have to send in to get sharpened.   So how long would that specific blade realistically stay sharp?  

slovelad

Run as fast as you can...

Ozzie_Isaac

Send knives to Cutco for sharpening.  I believe they are lifetime sharpening.

I've used them a few times.  They are knives.  They work well.  They are pricey.  I wouldn't mind theiy're steak knives.

HeavyG

These knives have been discussed in a few previous threads so you might use the search function to dig up a lot of that commentary.

Personally, I'm not a Cutco knife owner/user/believer (nor will I ever be) but many folks do seem satisfied with them.

ColtsFan

I bought two carvers and a vegetable knife off my cousin when he was in college. They've held up well. I have a brick and mortar location nearby where they will sharpen them, but I've never had to

DieselkW

The fact that they are using a neighborhood kid to sell their knives should tell you all you need to know about the quality of this brand.

The kid thinks he's got a "job", probably a first job. He sells his parents, relatives, and neighbors a knife set and then when the going gets tough trying to sell to complete strangers, he ends up flipping burgers somewhere to finance that used Buick he thinks is a good deal.

Then they hire a kid a couple blocks over to lather/rinse/repeat.

Help the kid out if you want to encourage him, but buy your "good" knives somewhere else. 

I'm fairly sure they don't sharpen serrated knives, they just send a new one.

SSQUAL612

https://cheftalk.com/index.php?threads/cutco-knives.11067/
http://www.onlyknives.com/category/brand/cutco/

Thatgrimguy

I send my cutco back annually. They are great knives for the average kitchen owner. They have a high quality stainless that will take a beating and they will resharpen and fix them for free for life.

 DieselkW said:

The fact that they are using a neighborhood kid to sell their knives should tell you all you need to know about the quality of this brand.

The kid thinks he's got a "job", probably a first job. He sells his parents, relatives, and neighbors a knife set and then when the going gets tough trying to sell to complete strangers, he ends up flipping burgers somewhere to finance that used Buick he thinks is a good deal.

Then they hire a kid a couple blocks over to lather/rinse/repeat.

Help the kid out if you want to encourage him, but buy your "good" knives somewhere else. 

I'm fairly sure they don't sharpen serrated knives, they just send a new one.

I disagree with a lot of what you are saying. I sold these as a kid and they are a great product. They also do sharpen as the blades aren't actually serrated but a "double D" edge that is 3 straight edges that make peaks like a serrated knife. 

These are knives for people who refuse to care for thier kitchen tools. It's a a huge step up from the target and bed bath beyond crap people usually buy. But it's no competitor to actual chef knives IF you will care for them.


I will say that the table knives and the super shears are awesome. Flat out Awesome.

td66snrf

I had a coworker'so daughter selling them so I googled it. I suggest you do the same. I didn't buy any. 

eggsurance_agent

DieselkW said:

The fact that they are using a neighborhood kid to sell their knives should tell you all you need to know about the quality of this brand.

The kid thinks he's got a "job", probably a first job. He sells his parents, relatives, and neighbors a knife set and then when the going gets tough trying to sell to complete strangers, he ends up flipping burgers somewhere to finance that used Buick he thinks is a good deal.

Then they hire a kid a couple blocks over to lather/rinse/repeat.

Help the kid out if you want to encourage him, but buy your "good" knives somewhere else. 

I'm fairly sure they don't sharpen serrated knives, they just send a new one.

Or the kid sells the heck out of the knives, loves that line of work, and continues on a successful upward careeer path.  A bit doom and gloom are you today lol.

I have a couple of the knives and really like them. My parents own a complete set that they have had for many years, and they still look new.

Thatgrimguy

eggsurance_agent said:

DieselkW said:

The fact that they are using a neighborhood kid to sell their knives should tell you all you need to know about the quality of this brand.

The kid thinks he's got a "job", probably a first job. He sells his parents, relatives, and neighbors a knife set and then when the going gets tough trying to sell to complete strangers, he ends up flipping burgers somewhere to finance that used Buick he thinks is a good deal.

Then they hire a kid a couple blocks over to lather/rinse/repeat.

Help the kid out if you want to encourage him, but buy your "good" knives somewhere else. 

I'm fairly sure they don't sharpen serrated knives, they just send a new one.

Or the kid sells the heck out of the knives, loves that line of work, and continues on a successful upward careeer path.  A bit doom and gloom are you today lol.

I have a couple of the knives and really like them. My parents own a complete set that they have had for many years, and they still look new.

I went on to buy a car dealership. And it started with selling those knives.

YEMTrey

There was a neighbor kid down the street that was selling Cutco knives one summer while home from college for a couple of months.

At that time I didn’t have shite for knives in the house and had had my XL Egg long enough to know that I needed something. Hadn’t done the research to get into the knife scene like others around here.  Ended up buying a few knives from him.  They are very serviceable for my needs and I helped a poor college student (we were all there once weren’t we?) out a little.

I’ve had no complaints out of them. I use/abuse and put them away.  Still sharp as new and more than fill my needs. 

steel_egg

We got 4 or 5 over the years as gifts. Very happy with them. The original 2 are going back soon for sharpening and they are at least 12 years old. 

gdenby

Be nice to the kid, buy a couple. But they aren't knives. They're saws. And from what I've read, they are made from 440 A stainless. Sort of the C- of blade steels.

pgprescott

Thatgrimguy said:

eggsurance_agent said:

DieselkW said:

The fact that they are using a neighborhood kid to sell their knives should tell you all you need to know about the quality of this brand.

The kid thinks he's got a "job", probably a first job. He sells his parents, relatives, and neighbors a knife set and then when the going gets tough trying to sell to complete strangers, he ends up flipping burgers somewhere to finance that used Buick he thinks is a good deal.

Then they hire a kid a couple blocks over to lather/rinse/repeat.

Help the kid out if you want to encourage him, but buy your "good" knives somewhere else. 

I'm fairly sure they don't sharpen serrated knives, they just send a new one.

Or the kid sells the heck out of the knives, loves that line of work, and continues on a successful upward careeer path.  A bit doom and gloom are you today lol.

I have a couple of the knives and really like them. My parents own a complete set that they have had for many years, and they still look new.

I went on to buy a car dealership. And it started with selling those knives.

Great representation of the American Dream! Kudos!

RRP

Have had a nice set of 5 for 30+ years now. Included at that level was a "free" set of scissors which get daily use and I swear could cut ductwork tin! Never have had the knifes sharpened, but don't use them daily either, but rather when serving company. Still sharp and pretty. Wife is scared to death of them and has never touched even one EVER! 

Like others here we bought them to help a neighborhood boy in college. We watched him grow from a baby to manhood.

Chubbs

Had a friend sell them years and years ago. Thought they were a joke. My inlaws have had them for 20+ years. Still sharp. Someone gave me a carving set for my wedding. I use it when I think about it and it is always serviceable. I think they are better than people are giving them credit for on here. To each his own. I like my inlaws better than my global chef knife 

Fred19Flintstone

We haven't been pitched by a college kid for anything in years, let alone quality cutlery.  When I was in school, I worked in gas stations.  My buddy pitched cheap perfume that I'm sure was responsible for a lot of skin irritation.

RRP

RRP said:

Have had a nice set of 5 for 30+ years now. Included at that level was a "free" set of scissors which get daily use and I swear could cut ductwork tin! Never have had the knifes sharpened, but don't use them daily either, but rather when serving company. Still sharp and pretty. Wife is scared to death of them and has never touched even one EVER! 

Like others here we bought them to help a neighborhood boy in college. We watched him grow from a baby to manhood.

I forgot to mention - something that always made me grin. The young man was still practicing his canned sales pitch that he was taught on how and what to say so we were more patient with him and let him practice. When he got to the expensive steak knives he took out a 1" thick length of manila rope and demonstrated how quickly and easily it cut through the rope. He then said something like "amazing" or such. And I said "Matt, I think we'll save our money and use it to buy better cuts of steaks that wouldn't be that tough to need a CUTCO!" 

Spaightlabs

You can't spend more on a knife of this quality.

SamIAm2

SWMBO bought a set over 50 years ago when she started her first job.  They cost a whopping $42.00 at that time. Teenage son pretty much destroyed the scissors and I broke the tip of the paring knife but the rest of the set is still used. It came with a sharpener and a holder. Sure miss that paring knife.

Kcheves

We own a pair of Cutco scissors that are excellent.  They can be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned, making them great kitchen shears.  We bought them (and a 'sandwich spreader') from my nephew when Cutco required him to hard sell all family members as part of his first job.  Its good to see that some people were able to parlay this experience into future success, but for most of these kids I have to believe its a dead end.

FanOfFanboys

Chubbs said:

Had a friend sell them years and years ago. Thought they were a joke. My inlaws have had them for 20+ years. Still sharp. Someone gave me a carving set for my wedding. I use it when I think about it and it is always serviceable. I think they are better than people are giving them credit for on here. To each his own. I like my inlaws better than my global chef knife 

I think by reputation they are good knives just overpriced and overvalued. As if the name Cutco is worth extra $

Moleman

I check craigslist about every week. I buy them for no more than 50% of retail. I then send them back to the company fir sharpening or replacement. Just made an offer yesterday on a cleaver. So far he has not accepted. I'm in no hurry. At that price I find good value. 

lousubcap

This is a win-win situation.  We bought a couple of steak knives from a neighbor kid probably 17 years ago.  Then the daughter of a family friend got into it and I have many cutco pieces (compliments of SWMBO).  She went on to do well with them, invited to NYC for sales recognition etc.  The program funded her undergraduate college years.  
The product and their service is solid.  Would I have acquired it all if I had a vote, no but I have been pleasantly surprised by how well they hold up and the company backing.  FWIW-

CtTOPGUN

 I bought two Cutco knives from a co-worker's daughter many years ago. I chose a butcher/carver and a chef's knife. Bioh had traditional single edges. Both are quite nice and hold an edge very well. Cutco customer service is fantastic. Knives are more expensive than they should be, but they work well.

JohnnyTarheel

You know the thing I see here are the one's who don't have them are the ones who have the slanted views.... the ones that have them are completely satisfied... me included.... Cutco are great knives and utensils for me... I use them and they stay sharp and perform as I expect them too... and they have lifetime warranty... so @odie91 I recommend them as a great option for your use...

Legume

My parents have them, I don't love them, but they've never sent them in for sharpening and my mom uses glass cutting 'boards' because they're pretty.  When I visit, I do a deep search for their one remaining, broken tipped Chicago cutlery knife that I know I can sharpen while I'm there.  The price pays for the resharpening, so you just need to decide if you're a sharpener or a sender.

GrillSgt

Buy the scissors and a paring knife. 

RRP

lousubcap said:

This is a win-win situation.  We bought a couple of steak knives from a neighbor kid probably 17 years ago.  Then the daughter of a family friend got into it and I have many cutco pieces (compliments of SWMBO).  She went on to do well with them, invited to NYC for sales recognition etc.  The program funded her undergraduate college years.  
The product and their service is solid.  Would I have acquired it all if I had a vote, no but I have been pleasantly surprised by how well they hold up and the company backing.  FWIW-

Way WAY back in 1962 when I entered college the dude across the hall was a hustler which was obvious from the start. I think seeing him at a pool hall winning big money (to me seeing $500 changing hands - into his - on a friggen pool table - was BIG MONEY! back then.) 

Anyway - he dropped out at Thanksgiving, 1962 and never returned until after Christmas. He was driving a brand new T-Bird and proudly showed anybody who asked to see his PAID IN FULL bill of receipt in his name for that car. How did he do it??? Selling CUTCO knifes to people in Kansas City, MO. I always wondered what happened to him, but I know he was natural salesman's SUPER salesman!

Is it the product or the person selling??? I don't know, but in his case I bet it was his ability!