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RADA Cutlery The Starter Gift Set (S38), Silver

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Item Package Quantity: 1


Color: Silver


Features

  • 7-Piece Starter Knife Gift Set: Includes seven different knives that pare, peel, and slice through any food in the house
  • Blades: Made with T420 high-carbon stainless steel for durability and a hollow ground for incredible sharpness to retain their edges
  • Handles: Constructed with handwash only silver handles made from permanently cast brushed aluminum with a satin finish
  • Favored Uses: Knives to easily peel and cut fruit, vegetables, and meats
  • Made in the USA: Proudly manufactured in the United States from raw materials all the way through construction

Description

Starter Knife Set Starter Knife Set Vegetable Peeler Tomato Slicer Knife Super Parer Knife 6" Bread Knife Cook’s Knife

Blade Material: ['Surgical-Quality, T420 High-Carbon Stainless Steel']


Brand: RADA


Color: Silver


Handle Material: Aluminum


Blade Edge: Plain


Brand Name: RADA


Set Name: The Starter Gift Set (S38)


Manufacturer: Rada Cutlery


UPC: 885222133121 885444334627 885133266161 737946406701 885133911924 885171327336 885777096551 885137208556 885662648650 885675792760 082449000209 737079452040 190584151899 885167201947 885433834213


Number of Items: 7


Global Trade Identification Number: 09


Included Components: Regular Paring, Vegetable Peeler, Tomato Slicer, Super Parer, 6" Bread Knife, Cook's Knife, Slicer


Item Type Name: 7 Stainless Steel Kitchen Knives Starter Gift Set With Brushed Aluminum Handles Made in USA


Model Number: S38


Manufacturer Part Number: S38


Unit Count: 7 Count


Blade Material Type: ['Surgical-Quality, T420 High-Carbon Stainless Steel']


Handle Material: Aluminum


Material Type: T420 high-carbon stainless steel, Aluminum


BladeLength: 9 inches


Item Weight: 1.4 pounds


Item Length: 11.38 inches


Size: 3.25, 1.75, 5, 4.38, 6, 6.25, 7" blades


Color: Silver


Blade Color: Silver


Blade Edge: Plain


Construction Type: Stamped


Item Highlight: 7-piece Knife Set , Stainless Steel Blade, Cast Aluminum Handle


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • RADA--Sharpest knives ever!!!!!!!
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Black
I've spent 42 married years with some pretty awful knives. The thought of buying good knives just wasn't one of my priorities until several months ago, when I finally decided I had to make some kind of decision to make my kitchen experience easier. I had considered all the so-called best brands and was a little cautious about spending a fortune on a set of knives and then having to "baby" them to keep from ruining them. Just by chance, a knife discussion came up on a recipe forum I frequent, and one of my friends there said her favorite knife was a Rada paring knife that her daughter had found in an apartment she rented and gave it to her. I had never heard of Rada before. Then I spoke with my cousin's wife who had raved about her tomato knife several times in the past and had bought one for her daughter and daughter-in-law. Then I came here and read all the reviews, so I decided to take the plunge. I ordered this gift set plus six serrated steak knives, a chef's knife, an extra paring knife (all black handles), and the Rada sharpener for about $108 total (including shipping from two different vendors here). At first, I was struck by how lightweight they were, and that was a bit different for me to get used to. And the look and feel of them seems on the cheap side, but MAN, ARE THEY EVER SHARP!!!!!!!! I've cut myself three times already. lol But the slicer went right through a raw acorn squash with very little effort, when I used to have to position my Santoku knife on top and pound it down with my meat mallet! Per the reviews here, I chose the black handles. The brushed aluminum looks classier, but several people said they discolored. I did learn just last year that sodium carbonate (main ingredient in dishwashing detergent) will discolor and pit aluminum, which explains why some of my cooking utensils and lids look so tarnished. Even though I often hand-wash knives as I go, I wanted the option of putting them in the dishwasher. I could probably have gotten by with just a chef's knife and the super parer (or two). I use them constantly every day. I like the super parer over the regular parer. It is longer and seems to give me a little more leverage. I'm not sorry I have the others, though. I know they will come in handy. I reached to get one of my peelers this evening to clean some carrots and found the Rada peeler that I had totally forgotten about (was more interested in the knives when I got the set). Wow, that thing is great! Tip--don't rake the side of the blade with your finger to remove cut food particles stuck to the knife. If you must, at least rake downward instead of sideways. Trust me on this one... I am VERY pleased with my purchase and recommend them to anyone. They are inexpensive and made in the USA! Go RADA!!!!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2012 by C. McDowra

  • 8 years strong
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Silver
I have to update this review from a while back, it's now been 8 years since I bought this set and every knife (other than the long slicer that somehow got some burrs on it, likely from ineffective use in my college days) is still going strong. I bought this on a whim as a poor college kid because they were affordable and looked nice, but the quality is unbelievable still. The peeler, cook's knife, and tomato slicer are used on a weekly basis (I still use the cook's knife despite owning a much more expensive set of Wusthof knives that I got as a gift). It's unbelievable how well these maintain an edge; I am very bad about sharpening my knives but these really don't seem to care, they just keep working. Cannot recommend enough, especially with it being USA made. I very very very rarely review anything, but I have to say that these knives are one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. I bought them my sophomore year of college, 5 years ago, and they’re still holding strong to this day. I have since bought a much more expensive set of Wusthof knives, but all of the Rada knives outperform those knives in durability and quality. I cannot say enough how much I love these knives. I rarely need to sharpen them, but when I do, they are honestly frighteningly sharp, and they maintain that very edge for months. Highly recommend these. As a somewhat side note, the Santoku knife in this set is by far my favorite kitchen knife I’ve ever owned, it is extremely versatile, lightweight, and the wide santoku backside is useful for scooping up large amounts of cut vegetables. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2018 by Brett Malinowski

  • Very sharp, solidly built and made in USA
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Silver
I bought these knives for 3 reasons: 1. Price. They were very reasonably priced. Compared to many other sets that have questionable reviews and quality for ten times the price, it's hard to believe that you would receive a quality set for this cost, but so far they are. More below. 2. Quality. From reading of other reviews they sounded like they were a decent quality set of knives. After receiving and using them for the past few days, I have to say I'm very impressed. This is the sharpest set of knives I've ever owned, and the quality of the metal is great. I will update later with more information on how they fare over a longer period of time, but so far so good. 3. Made in the USA. There's a growing movement to support smaller, local companies for many US residents, and this was a major factor in my decision to purchase this set. After checking out the company, I decided on Rada cutlery. It's great to know that there are US companies making good quality products. PROS * Very sharp. * Reasonable price. * Many options for expanding your set of knives after buying this starter set. * Can be sharpened at home. * Lifetime warranty. CONS * Somewhat utilitarian appearance. Aluminum handles look fine to me, but they're not as classy-looking as some of the black / stainless options out there. There are a couple other options out there for US-made cutlery, but neither one compares in price, so if you're looking for a decent quality set of knives that are easy on the wallet, this is a great option. I will update this review with any bad news that may come up over the next few months and years, but so far, this looks like a great set at a great price. UPDATE 2012-09-04: As another customer pointed out, Rada does indeed sell a block for these knives. This is now available from at least one Amazon seller. After owning them for nearly a year I'm finally ordering a sharpener. The paring knives and chef's knife are used nearly every day. The tomato slicer in particular is very nice. The chef's knife seemed to lose its edge faster than the others, but that may have had more to do with use frequency than any aspect of the knife itself. Still 5 stars, and I definitely like the aluminum handles as they've maintained their nice-looking appearance (albeit utilitarian) much better than my previous set of knives with black plastic handles. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2011 by Fezzak

  • Low Price, Excellent Quality
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Silver
I love how affordable these knives are. I have had many different $200-300 knife sets, and none of them have held up as well as these. My husband and I ordered this set along with the dicing knife and butcher knife, and we use them as our everyday knives. They have held up marvelously, are extremely versatile, look great in the kitchen, and the lifetime warranty doesn't hurt either. We sharpen them maybe once every 5 or 6 months- they maintain their edge unbelievably well. We keep these knives on a 17" magnetic bamboo wall strip, and they look so amazing in the kitchen. This is one of the best purchases I have ever made on Amazon. It is important to note- if you want a Rada knife set that is DISHWASHER SAFE, do NOT get the silver handled set. The black resin handles are the ones that are dishwasher safe. A lot of the poor reviews on this knife set are due to the discoloration of the silver handled knives, but that is just because people do not know how to clean them properly. The silver handles definitely require more upkeep than the black, so that is a factor to consider. For anyone that buys the silver aluminum brushed set, the best way to clean them is to use Bar Keeper's Friend powder/soap along with steel wool. This soap is great for getting rid of oxidation that will inevitably dull the color on the aluminum handles. Just sprinkle the powder on damp steel wool, put in some elbow grease, and it comes out good as new. Another important side note- if you are generally a clumsy knife user and/or are unsure with your hands, you may want to reconsider purchasing this set. These knives are VERY SHARP. They cut through veggies, meat, sponges, etc with practically no pressure whatsoever and they stay that way for years. The handles are also very smooth. I am very dexterous with my hands and fingers, and I have knicked myself a couple times. These knives are fantastic as long as you learn how to maintain them, and even then, the maintenance required for this set is extremely low when compared to more expensive knife sets. It is a great buy, and a must have for anyone who has been disappointed by other knives in the past! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018 by Megan

  • Perfect Gift
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Silver
These knives made a great gift for my mother in law. They are sharp, lightweight, and easy to use for everyday cooking tasks. Something anyone in the kitchen can appreciate.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026 by Amazon Customer

  • Fantastic Knives
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Silver
I was originally looking on the internet for a good set of knives because for pretty much 47yrs I have been using the cheap knives sold by a certain big box store that rhymes with ball-cart. Sad huh? I was looking at some expensive German made knives and other good i.e. expensive knives and thought "well, it's an investment", then I came across these knives with the awesome reviews and decided to try them. This is by far the sharpest and best set of knives I have ever used in my life. Do not let the light weight fool you. I have managed to slice myself open twice in the last five minutes (they were in the dishwater in the bottom of the sink) and I wanted to let you know before I pass out from massive blood loss that these are awesome knives and if you don't want to spend a fortune on knives, then spend $37.00 on these and you won't be disappointed. The tomato slicer is especially awesome and worth $37.00 by itself, and you can slice even the softest, ripest of tomatoes with it. As a plus, they are American made. Spend a few extra bucks and the get the little sharpener that goes with it…it works. I took my old cheap knives out of the block and used the block for this set. Works perfect. The picture with this comment is of one soft, ripe tomato that the tomato knife sliced thin enough to fill the dinner plate. I've owned these for a couple months now and couldn't be happier! Gotta go now…feeling rather faintttttt…... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2015 by Amazon Customer

  • Good Old-fashioned No-nonsense American Stuff
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Silver
For several years we had a set of four paring knives with dull aluminum handles that we used for cutting steak and chicken at the dinner table. They didn’t have the look of expensive cutlery but they took an edge easily and when they did, boy, were they ever sharp. I was always curious as to what they were, but the stamping on the blade was worn away so I couldn’t tell. I made several comments to my wife about how I liked them and wished I could find more but since they looked old and faded, I assumed they were something that wasn’t made any more, maybe even vintage. Being tired of my expensive knives that took forever to restore the edge and get them sharp, even with professional equipment, I decided to start looking around for reasonably-priced alternatives. And then—ta da!—Amazon saved the day. I couldn’t believe my good fortune. At long last, the mystery knives had a name! Being the ever-diligent online researcher like many of us Amazon shoppers, I checked into Rada a little further. Imagine my shock (and pleasure) to learn that not only are they a bargain, they’re made in the USA. Since I’m accustomed to equating “made in the USA” to “good stuff but your credit card company will send you a thank-you letter,” this was a no-brainer. I immediately ordered the gift set. I’m very picky about knives. I am no chef, but I’m a guy who knows his way around the kitchen and am a decent cook and barbeque-er. I’m also an outdoorsman. I know knives. I own everything from skinning to filleting (in the latter category alone I own probably half a dozen), from the cheap stuff all the way up to custom-made. My knives stay sharp; I am very meticulous about this and know how to put a good edge on them. Frankly, those old Radas held one better than anything else in the kitchen, including a fairly expensive set of Chicago Cutlery knives in a block. With this in mind, I will simply say that Rada makes some fantastic blades. Not “good for the price.” Just good. Do NOT let the price fool you. These are the sharpest blades you’re likely to find at nearly any price. They take an edge like nothing else in my kitchen and cut like scalpels. As far as I’m concerned, these are the most important criteria in any knife. A knife can have a handle made out of rare albino wooly mammoth tusk and a blade finish that looks like it came right off a samurai’s belt, but if it won’t cut, it might as well stay in the block and look pretty. Your guests can ooh and ahhh over it it while you slice and dice with your Radas. That’s the biggest difference between these knives and the expensive ones with ogle factor. They are nothing to look at. The brushed aluminum handles are nice enough, though, and they provide good grip even with wet hands. Some may not like the texture, as it does not feel as nice in the hand as wood or composite. If you hand-wash them they will stay nice; you can throw them in the dishwasher but understand that the handles will oxidize and get gray and dull pretty quickly. I have not used the plastic-handled ones, but I think the aluminum gives them a little touch of class, but I doubt anyone will ever call them the Faberge eggs of knives. If you think Faberge eggs are pretty. Ergonomically they are fine. By “fine” I mean that I don’t ever think about balance or heft when I use them. They’re perfectly functional. The blades are a shade thinner than some of the more expensive knives, and flex a little more. Again, it’s never an issue and personally I prefer a bit of this, anyway. Like the handles, their finish is completely utilitarian, nothing fancy. I fully understand that for some folks, their kitchen is their pride and joy. They cook a lot and do it well, and won’t settle for anything less than the best money can buy. I get it—you’re going to spend money on your passion and that’s okay (God knows I sure do--I have fly rods so expensive I had to learn to live with one kidney. Totally worth it.). It’s why avid golfers buy carbon-fiber titanium wonder clubs that not only hit the ball better and further, they give you advice on your swing and criticize your sense of style, or why bass fishermen will buy a metal-flaked $50,000 boat loaded with ten grand’s worth of electronic equipment to chase fish that any kid with a banged-up rowboat, a cane pole, and some patience will probably catch too. That said, if you want knives that just work, buy these. The whole set is less than forty bucks, for Pete's sake. If you don’t like them you can give ‘em to your just-getting-started-in-the-real-world kid as long as you trust them with sharp pointy things. Great stuff made right here in Iowa, USA. Why buy cheap Chinese garbage when you can get quality right here? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014 by PrintGuy

  • Unexpected Cutlery
Item Package Quantity: 1 Color: Black
This knife set has confused me every since it arrived. I really wanted to like this knife set more. They do cut nicely, but I just don't know. I wish Amazon had half-star increments, as I would have put this at 3.5. Too start off with, I was under-impressed when they arrived. I don't know if is just Rada's new handles, as I haven't used their standard aluminum ones, but to be blunt they look like something bought from a "dollar store." This led to me thinking, "I have been had..." They just look so cheap. Small, thin handles do nothing to help them out. These things aren't something I want to display on my counter, they will stay in their box, hidden in a drawer. After using them I really would like larger handles for my long hands. Now I will say they are anything but blunt they are very sharp and cut much better than my previous knives. It was a night and day difference between my old knives, which even after sharping were nowhere near these Radas. Well to finish off, here are my pros and cons: Pros: Made in USA (Huge for me) Nice variety in this starter set Very sharp Cons: Aesthetics Ergonomics I like my random vegetable peeler much better than this Rada, it's too small and when peeling potatoes, constantly left pieces in the blades which prevented peeling without pulling out the peels with my hand. This will be a backup. I am glad I purchased them, but I was expecting a little more out of them. I know my review sounds more on the negative side, but they do cut very well and they are U.S. made, which I feel is important in our current economy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2010 by BookDelver

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