I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have experience with
Cutco?

Steve

On 2010-03-14, Steve B > wrote:
> I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
> Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
> Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have experience with
> Cutco?

Cheapo knives sold at ridiculous prices. Stay away. Invest in some
quality commercial grade cutlery.

nb

On 3/14/2010 10:53 AM, Steve B wrote:
> I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
> Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
> Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have experience with
> Cutco?
>
> Steve
>
>
They are mediocre quality. And overpriced because they are sold through
MLM.

On 3/14/2010 10:53 AM, Steve B wrote:
> I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
> Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
> Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have experience with
> Cutco?

200 bucks for a knife that can't be sharpened except at their factory?
This is a bargain how?

Steve B wrote:
> I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
> Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
> Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have experience with
> Cutco?
>
> Steve
>
>
My experience is that (Cutco) are sharp blades, they stay sharp and do
not stain. They are, however, overpriced.

"EJ Willson" > wrote in message
...
> Steve B wrote:
>> I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
>> Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
>> Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have experience
>> with Cutco?
>>
>> Steve
> My experience is that (Cutco) are sharp blades, they stay sharp and do not
> stain. They are, however, overpriced.

I have several Victorinox and Henckels in my drawer that I bought for 50
cents or a dollar at yard sales. I did splurge $9.99 for an off brand
Santuko at Wal-Mart, and I like it and use it a lot. My knives are
mismatched, but I do have some unusual high quality ones, and each has its
own purpose. I have an EZLap diamond stone, followed by a knife steel, and
keep them sharp.

I had seen the program on Cutco, but now think I could put that money to
better use.

Steve

"Steve B" > wrote in message
...
>I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
>Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
>Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have experience
>with Cutco?
>
> Steve
>
I have one. Dulled to the point it would need to be sharpened to cut
softened butter. Not impressed.
-ginny

KA-BAR Knives Inc. is still located in Olean, N.Y. And if it's any consolation, CUTCO knives are American-made.

On Mar 14, 9:53*am, "Steve B" > wrote:
> I saw a program on cutting edges. *They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
> Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
> Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. *Anyone here have experience with
> Cutco?
>
> Steve

I have some old, old Cutco knives and kitchen implements - bought
them for my "hope chest" in the mid 50s. The old ones are great; I
have no opinion on the new ones.

You should buy knives for their purpose and for how comfortable they
are when you use them. There's no reason to buy a whole set all the
same brand.

N.

On 2010-03-15, Katdono > wrote:
>
> KA-BAR Knives Inc. is still located in Olean, N.Y. And if it's any
> consolation, CUTCO knives are American-made.

So are Chevy's. I wouldn't buy one of those, either.

nb

Steve B wrote:
> I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean,
> NY. Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in
> business. Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here
> have experience with Cutco?
>
> Steve

I bought pruning shears from them for my mother because the 2-step cutting
design spposedly made it significantly easier on the hands. She loves to
work outdoors, but has some arthritis in her hands. Last I heard she did
find that the Cutco shears made pruning significantly easier.

The knives seemed fine but overpriced.

Nancy2 wrote:
> "Steve B" > wrote:
>
>> I saw a program on cutting edges. *They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
>> Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
>> Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. *Anyone here have experience with
>> Cutco?
>
> I have some old, old Cutco knives and kitchen implements - bought
> them for my "hope chest" in the mid 50s. The old ones are great; I
> have no opinion on the new ones.

The serrated ones last forever. My ex got them in the divorce and I'm
sure they are still as new as they were when they were only 10 years
old. They well give you a line about them not being serrated. Smile
and enjoy the act. At the moment I only have a Cutco hunting knife that
I use when I am out on my annual church camping trip.

The straight edges ones are okay but it's easy to get ones just as good
at a department store. The serrated ones are their specialty so buy
accordingly. At the moment I only have a straight edge fish fileting
knife from them. As I don't go fishing unless Dad is here to visit I
have no clue why I bought the thing. It looks cool in the camping
equipment drawer but I don't think I've ever used it.

Before buying check the feel of the handles. The handles are designed
ergonomically. That means 80-90% of the population find them
comfortable to use and the rest hate them. See which percentage you're
in before you put down the bucks.

> You should buy knives for their purpose and for how comfortable they
> are when you use them. There's no reason to buy a whole set all the
> same brand.

Different use, different tool. Alton Brown may say there's only one
good uni-tasker but I disagree with him. But even treating knives as
generalist tools most of the time I want straight blades but a fraction
of the time I want serrated. For the serrated ones I can have the cheap
ones from the grocery store or I can get one that will last the rest of
my life.

I have a lot of experience with Cutco i am a sales rep. for them.. I know you will think I might not be a reliable source for info on them cause they sing my pay check.... but they are awesome!!!!! I can answer any ???? you may have on them my Email is Their products are pricy but are garented forever so if it brakes we pay for a new one!!! Email me and i will give you any info and order it for you if you want. (you can only order through a rep. with out the extra costs=)

I'm a student at NCSU and have worked for Cutco for over 2 years. They are awesome knives trust me I use them every day and they are guaranteed forever (not just lifetime). If you're interested in getting some or want to know more about then email me at

> wrote in message
...
I'm a student at NCSU and have worked for Cutco for over 2 years. They are
awesome knives trust me I use them every day and they are guaranteed forever
(not just lifetime). If you're interested in getting some or want to know
more about then email me at
<email snipped>

I don't use Cutco on my spam.

On 5/19/14, 6:19 PM, wrote:
> I'm a student at NCSU and have worked for Cutco for over 2 years. They are awesome knives trust me I use them every day and they are guaranteed forever (not just lifetime). If you're interested in getting some or want to know more about then email me at
>

Lots of Cutco knives on ebay for a fraction of the new price.

Old time Cutco was a quality product. I still use my knives and utensils I bought in the 50's.
But new ones have a lousy reputation.
Buy Henckels or something else.

N.

On Sunday, March 14, 2010 10:53:56 AM UTC-4, Steve B wrote:
> I saw a program on cutting edges. They had Cutco knives, from Olean, NY.
> Kabar is from Olean, but I'm not sure if they are still in business.
> Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have experience with
> Cutco?
>
> Steve

I never wanted to 'afford' them. I think you had to get them thru some dumb demo show or party, a la Pampered Chef.

>> On Sunday, March 14, 2010 10:53:56 AM UTC-4, Steve B wrote:

>> > Advertised as the world's sharpest knives. Anyone here have
>> > experience with Cutco?

They've been discussed, here, repeatedly. Bottom line: junk!

My ex'es BFF sold 'em. She admitted it was it was yer basic
Kirby/Rainbow/Britannica sales scam. IOW, "Take the rube fer every
cent you can get!" Terrible knives. No better than off-the-shelf
nickle-dime WW/Target junk.

nb