Get Knives That Make Cooking Easy

Anolon, a manufacturer respected because of its successful cookware line, has diversified into knife manufacturing. According to Anolon’s website, its pots, pans, and accessories are intended to serve you for a lifetime and continue to look good, two traits that one might assume are shared by any Anolon knife set. Anolon Advanced 15 Piece Knife Block Set

Product Range

Anolon manufactures three product lines of kitchen knives – Advanced Cutlery, Advanced Bronze Cutlery and Advanced Stainless Steel Cutlery. It looks as though this manufacturer thinks that the title, “advanced” will allow the knives to enjoy an implied advantage over the cutlery from other companies prior to anybody actually using the knives. Whatever the reason for the name, there are 19 knife sets available, all the way from the 15-piece collections to the single knives, and most have a universal sharpener included for good measure.

Since a knife is only as effective as its blade, Anolon knives use choice German steel. The Advanced Collection is made from carbon steel, the Bronze Collection uses high-carbon stainless steel and the Stainless Steel Collection features stainless steel, all of which might be too complicated to a person who only wishes to purchase knives without thinking about metallurgy. With that being said, you may determine these categories by the knife handles – black for Advanced, brown for Bronze and silver for Stainless Steel.

Advantages

The Anolon blades are forged, not cut, and this manner of construction produces better density, flexibility and hardness for the blades. Naturally, a harder and more flexible knife blade should be easier and safer to work with, and the knife should also maintain its finish longer.

We must admit, Anolon knives are made in China. Although their craftsmanship seems as if it were topnotch, especially relating to the condition of the blades from right out of the box. The price of this brand of knives won’t be a problem either, especially as you can purchase near-premium knives and not have to pay premium prices.

Other likable benefits of owning the 15-piece sets include the hard-wearing bamboo knife block which comes with slot labels and a spare slot for an additional knife as well as the knife sharpener. For single knives, you can benefit from the protective sheath that comes with every purchase.

All things considered, an Anolon knife set is a good value for your money, especially as not a lot of it will be needed. Anolon Advanced 15 Piece Knife Block Set

Disadvantages

There are just a couple of things to take issue with about Anolon knives. Nevertheless, those things are worth noting up because you should be able to be aware of all the facts prior to using your family’s money on less-than-perfect cutlery.

To start with, the bamboo blocks can arrive in anything-but-perfect condition. There have been reports of the metal labels being corroded and the block itself being black instead of the warm brown as seen advertized. Additionally, the rubber handles can occasionally flake off in places, especially when you rub them. It may be part of normal wear and tear, but it can be a reason for annoyance for you. Anolon Advanced 15 Piece Knife Block Set

Additionally, you have to sharpen your Anolon knives following every use to maintain them in good condition, and the knives are not exactly dishwasher compatible. If you are the use-toss-replace kind of cook, the Anolon knives will present a challenge.

Although, on balance, an Anolon knife set is a good group of utensils for your home. It coordinates easily with your other kitchen appliances, it provides knives that keep their edge for a decade or two, and may be stored safely.