Chicago Cutlery® Basics™ Poly
Chicago Cutlery Basics‚™ Poly collection combines the versatility of polymer handles and the ease of serrated "never need sharpening" blades. Each knife is constructed of extra-thick stamped high-carbon stainless steel which provides ultimate strength and control while in use.
Chicago Cutlery® Basics™ Wood
Chicago Cutlery Basics‚™ Wood collection have "never need sharpening" serrated stamped blades and natural wood handles. The full tang provides balance, strength, and stability while the extra thick blades give superior control.
Chicago Cutlery® Forum™
Chicago Cutlery® Forum™ collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades and features our exclusive Taper Grind™ edge technology which is extremely sharp and enables precision cutting. The forged bolster provides balance and safety while ergonomically designed stainless steel handles combine comfort and safety with sleek, contemporary styling.
Chicago Cutlery® Insignia™ Matte
Chicago Cutlery‚® Insignia™ Matte collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades featuring our exclusive Taper Grind™ edge which is extremely sharp and enables precision cutting. The forged bolster provides balance and safety while ergonomically designed stainless steel handles combine comfort and safety with sleek, contemporary styling. Bead-Blast matte finish provides non-slip grip feature and adds an elegant appearance.
Chicago Cutlery® Insignia Steel
Chicago Cutlery® Insignia™ Matte collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades featuring our exclusive Taper Grind™ edge which is extremely sharp and enables precision cutting. The forged bolster provides balance and safety while ergonomically designed stainless steel handles combine comfort and safety with sleek, contemporary styling.
Chicago Cutlery® Landmark™ Edition collection commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Chicago Cutlery®. High-carbon stainless steel blades matched with polymer/steel combination handles provide contemporary and elegant styling that is also extremely functional.
Chicago Cutlery® Walnut™ Signature
Chicago Cutlery® Metropolitan™
Chicago Cutlery® Walnut™ Tradition collection features the classic styling of beautiful wood handles. Our exclusive Taper Grind™ edge technology stays sharper longer and is easy to resharpen. High-carbon stainless steel blades resist stains and rust for lasting beauty. Triple compression brass rivets hold the handles securely to blade for safety and stability.
High-carbon stainless steel blades feature our exclusive Taper Grind™ edge technology for optimum sharpness, edge retention and easier resharpening.
Full tang blade extends from tip of the knife to end of the handle for added balance and strength.
Classically designed solid walnut handles provide comfort and safety when cutting.
Triple compression brass rivets hold the handles securely to the blade for added safety and stability.
Knife Use & Care
Sharpening
Sharp knives are safer than dull ones because dull knives require more pressure for cutting, which can result in slipping. Sharpening knives with a sharpening steel can seem difficult at first, but it’s actually quite easy once you get the hang of it.
Hold sharpening steel point down on flat stable surface like table or cutting board
Angle the knife blade so that it is approximately 15 degrees from the sharpening steel
Pull the knife down & across the sharpening steel in a slight arc, pulling the knife handle toward you. Stroke the entire blade edge from base to tip.
Repeat on the other side of the steel.
Repeat steps 3 & 4 three to five times, alternating the right & left side of the cutting edge.
Knives should be sharpened after every couple uses for maximum performance.
Use a scouring powder to clean & remove metal particles from your sharpening steel. After cleaning the steel, rinse it with water, dry it thoroughly & store it in a dry place.
Cleaning
For best results, hand wash your knives with a soapy cloth & dry immediately. Soaking wood-handled knives in water can remove the natural oils from the handles. Dishwashing may cause banging against other dishes that can nick the edges. Additionally, the heat & detergent may have a corrosive effect on the handles.
Use a scouring powder to clean & remove metal particles from your sharpening steel. After cleaning the steel, rinse it with water, dry it thoroughly & store it in a dry place.
Storing
Sharp knives should never be stored loose in a drawer because contact with hard objects can dull the blade & reaching into a knife drawer can be very dangerous. We recommend storing your knives in a hardwood block for safety & convenience. Many Chicago Cutlery sets include a hardwood block for storage. Empty Chicago Cutlery hardwood blocks are also available at many retailers.
Knife Safety
Keep knives sharp at all times
Use the correct size & type of knife for the job
Cut away from the body when possible
Use knives with a wooden or polyethylene cutting board
After handling a knife, lay it down in a cleared area with the blade away from the body & safe distance from the edge of the cutting area
Do not reach blindly for a knife; reach deliberately for the handle
Never try to catch a falling knife
Do not use a knife to stab, pull, or lift materials
Knives should not be used as can openers, screw drivers, or ice picks nor are they intended for prying apart frozen food
Other Great Offerings from Chicago Cutlery
(The offerings below are on our Kitchen Accessory page, Click here )
6pc Cheese Set
Cheese tools are made from high-carbon stainless steel blades with symmetrically designed Rosewood handles for both right and left-handed people. The reversible cutting board constructed from kiln-dried hardwood protects countertops and provides convenient serving.
Heart-shaped blade for hard cheeses
Wide blade for semi-hard cheeses
Thin blade for soft cheeses
Serving fork for all cheeses
8pc Wine and Cheese Set
Cheese tools are made from high-carbon stainless steel blades with symmetrically designed Rosewood handles for both right and left-handed people. The reversible cutting board constructed from kiln-dried hardwood protects countertops and provides convenient serving. The corkscrew and bottle stopper add to this set's versatility and compliment any cheese service.
Heart-shaped blade for hard cheeses
Wide blade for semi-hard cheeses
Thin blade for soft cheeses
Serving fork for all cheeses
