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I recently met a Cutco sale rep. and he got me hooked on their Cutco knife products. For those who haven’t heard of the brand Cutco before. They are one of the best, high end knife company in US. They provide forever guarantee for their knifes and products. Including free sharpening and free replacement with any damage of their products guarantee for life and it is Made in USA! It’s pretty much the dream of knife for a cook like myself:) I got a set of 5 knifes set previously and I love them. He called and told me the shipment for my fisherman’s solution filet knife arrived today and its ready for pick up. The filet knife is awesome and innovative, so I decide to do a quick review for it and share to all the fishmen out there:)
Overlooks of the knife and the 4 in 1case:
Inovation expandable blade design from 6″ up to 9″ of total length,
Removeable blade for easy maintainment and cleanning.
Ultra sharp blade, ergonomic full rubber molded handle. Very nice feeling!
Overall I truly believe this is one of the best filet kinfe I have ever used.
My best friend pulled a stint as a Cutco salesman. They are awesome products and priced accordingly.
My opinion for what it’s worth. When I was a meat cutter I got a Cutco as a loaner from a rep. Honestly I don’t get the hype. I get the whole USA made thing, but, the handle was awkward, 440A stamped steel, the same grade and technique you can pick up at any big box store for much less. It’s good for pocket knives and homeowner use. Cutco is extremely overpriced. They are a homeowner grade knife for a premium pro grade price. Would you pay a Milwaulkee Fuel price for B&D? Victorinox and Henckle put out better knives for less or similar money. Unless they’ve changed in the last few years, Cutco will often pro-rate returns. Which means you can actually pay up to 50% for a replacement if they decide that you’ve misused the knife. Free sharpening, except for the shipping, unless you can wait for a rep to show up.
It’s kinda like powertools, ask the pros what they use and how much they cost. I’ve never seen or heard of a meat cutter or chef use Cutco because of the quality vs price. Most cutters go with German steel while chefs usually use Japanese.
Edit: As for the loaner, it took the rep two months to pick up a one week loaner.
I agreed. The handle will need a little time to get use to. But when I’m pretty much spent $150 for a set of 5 Cutco knife, a pair of scissors and the filet knifes. I think is a good deal still.
As I understanded cutco knifes stay sharp for a long time. A friend of mine claim he own the ultimate set for a few years now. He mentioned they still stay pretty sharp. But since the sale rep. is around. He will get his set sharpen. I don’t think you can tell the difference yet for 2 months with the loader. Oh. Btw I don’t get paid or sell cutco knife. I just got a great deal for a set of cutco knife. And I’m stoked about them and share my personal thoughts about them being very nice and sharp set of knifes I ever own before;)
Here is a pictue of the set of 5 with a pair of scissor/shears
