Cutco and Rada Knives
Jun 27, 2013, 8:40 am
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Cutco and Rada Knives
A friend so kindly 
passed my name on to one of her friends who sells Cutco knives. She did tell her that I'm probably not going to buy anything, but I guess they get paid per demo as well.
The friend originally said that she thought her friend sold Rada knives, so I checked out their website, as this was the first I'd heard of them. I'd be more inclined to purchase a Rada knife, I think, than a Cutco one, but really, we're quite happy with our collection of Henckels and Wusthof knives.
Does anyone have any experience with Rada or Cutco? Can anyone give me any reason I should really consider buying a Cutco knife or two?
passed my name on to one of her friends who sells Cutco knives. She did tell her that I'm probably not going to buy anything, but I guess they get paid per demo as well. The friend originally said that she thought her friend sold Rada knives, so I checked out their website, as this was the first I'd heard of them. I'd be more inclined to purchase a Rada knife, I think, than a Cutco one, but really, we're quite happy with our collection of Henckels and Wusthof knives.
Does anyone have any experience with Rada or Cutco? Can anyone give me any reason I should really consider buying a Cutco knife or two?
Jun 27, 2013, 1:53 pm
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I have one Cutco knife. It is adequate but overpriced.
There were several threads about kitchen knives in the past. One is here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni/...revisited.html
On the basis of those threads I got my bride several Global knives. They instantly became her favorites.
There were several threads about kitchen knives in the past. One is here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni/...revisited.html
On the basis of those threads I got my bride several Global knives. They instantly became her favorites.
Jun 27, 2013, 5:51 pm
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I don't have much personal experience with Cutco. From my reading a while ago I believe Cutco does not really use very high quality steel for their blade so it does not hold the sharpness for very long.
I've used Shun and Henckels knives and I do like Shun much better.
I've used Shun and Henckels knives and I do like Shun much better.
Jun 28, 2013, 3:57 am
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i have two cutco knives that are nearly 25 years old. they are the sharpest knives in my house. my spouse once had an entire set, but they were lost to parents and siblings who were careless.
selling cutco knives is a losing proposition, despite their high quality. the seller must purchase their own set for demonstrations, and only make money if they sell a set (they get nothing for giving a demo unless you buy).
selling cutco knives is a losing proposition, despite their high quality. the seller must purchase their own set for demonstrations, and only make money if they sell a set (they get nothing for giving a demo unless you buy).
Jun 28, 2013, 8:25 am
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I'm really not looking for Cutco knives, in part because we're happy with our current knives, and because I'm not looking to spend that much money on knives.
Does anyone have any knowledge of Rada knives?
Does anyone have any knowledge of Rada knives?
Jun 28, 2013, 10:42 am
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If you have good knives I wouldn't trade up to Cutco, but if you are in need of knives they aren't half bad. I don't have a full set of Cutco knives but I do love my "Spreader Spatula" which is my favorite when making sandwiches for a crowd, because you can easily spread mayo/mustard and then cut the sandwich with the serrated edge.
http://www.cutco.com/products/produc...itemGroup=1768
They also have a really awesome warranty and will replace just about everything. My mom buys even damaged ones at garage sales for super cheap then sends them in for warranty replacement then sells it as new on Ebay.
There is definitely an aftermarket if you decide you don't want them.
http://www.cutco.com/products/produc...itemGroup=1768
They also have a really awesome warranty and will replace just about everything. My mom buys even damaged ones at garage sales for super cheap then sends them in for warranty replacement then sells it as new on Ebay.
There is definitely an aftermarket if you decide you don't want them.
Jun 28, 2013, 11:31 am
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They also have a really awesome warranty and will replace just about everything. My mom buys even damaged ones at garage sales for super cheap then sends them in for warranty replacement then sells it as new on Ebay. There is definitely an aftermarket if you decide you don't want them.
There is definitely an aftermarket if you decide you don't want them.
Jun 28, 2013, 11:42 am
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Jun 28, 2013, 11:43 am
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Jun 28, 2013, 11:44 am
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Ding ding. Same thing with Shun knives. If you see a damaged knife at the garage sale, grab it. Send it in for sharpening (free lifetime sharpening by Shun), they'll usually send back a new one
If you have good knives I wouldn't trade up to Cutco, but if you are in need of knives they aren't half bad. I don't have a full set of Cutco knives but I do love my "Spreader Spatula" which is my favorite when making sandwiches for a crowd, because you can easily spread mayo/mustard and then cut the sandwich with the serrated edge.
http://www.cutco.com/products/produc...itemGroup=1768
They also have a really awesome warranty and will replace just about everything. My mom buys even damaged ones at garage sales for super cheap then sends them in for warranty replacement then sells it as new on Ebay. There is definitely an aftermarket if you decide you don't want them.
http://www.cutco.com/products/produc...itemGroup=1768
They also have a really awesome warranty and will replace just about everything. My mom buys even damaged ones at garage sales for super cheap then sends them in for warranty replacement then sells it as new on Ebay.
There is definitely an aftermarket if you decide you don't want them.
Jun 28, 2013, 12:02 pm
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Jun 30, 2013, 3:49 am
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Hammer Stahl has been on of the best knifes great edge and teeth run it over your fingers and you can feel it grabbing them.
Cutco is a good knife but no teeth, more of a slicing action than a sawing one.
Cutco is a good knife but no teeth, more of a slicing action than a sawing one.