Chicago Cutlery Essentials
- 15 piece set with a rubberwood block
- Bread, santoku, parer, peeler and more, plus shears
- 26 degree taper grind edge on each knife
- Full metal tang construction
- Hand wash or dishwasher use
- 10 x 4 x 14.5 inches block size
- Full lifetime guarantee
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A fifteen piece starter block with a bread knife, santoku, utility and steak knives plus shears. It covers common tasks, though the listing names fewer pieces than the full count.
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ASIN: B004OC1PQIModel: C01034Category: Knife Block Sets
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Overview
Chicago Cutlery packs a rubberwood block with knives for peeling, paring, slicing, bread and steak, plus kitchen shears. The high carbon stainless steel blades resist stains and corrosion and have a metal tang for strength.
A full set at one stop is the reason to buy, with a knife for most jobs already in the block. Piece-by-piece detail is the weak spot, since the description names fewer knives than the stated total.
Who it's for
People equipping a new kitchen, students and anyone who wants a complete block rather than single knives. Cooks who care about handle comfort or finer steel will likely replace the main knives over time.
Pros and cons
- Covers peeling to bread slicing
- Includes kitchen shears
- Rubberwood storage block
- Dishwasher or hand wash allowed
- Block takes counter space
- Full piece list not itemized
- Handle comfort details not described
Performance notes
The taper ground edge narrows evenly toward the cutting edge, which gives a sharp start on each blade. A metal tang runs into the handle for added strength. The assortment of serrated and plain blades lets each knife do the job it is shaped for.
Specifications
| Brand | Chicago Cutlery |
|---|---|
| Model | C01034 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 10 x 4 x 14.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High carbon stainless steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Peeler 3 in., parer 3.5 in., serrated utility 4.75 in., serrated fruit 4.5 in., scallop steak 4.5 in., partoku 5 in., santoku 7 in., scalloped bread 8 in., shears, rubberwood block |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Full lifetime guarantee |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 15 |
| Set Name | Essentials |
| Edge angle | 26 degree taper grind |
| Tang | Metal |
| Care | Hand wash or dishwasher |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Chicago Cutlery Essentials knives go in the dishwasher?
Yes. The description says the blades are suitable for both hand washing and dishwasher use.
Which knives are in the Chicago Cutlery Essentials set?
The description names a peeler, parer, serrated utility knife, serrated fruit knife, scallop steak knife, partoku knife, santoku, scalloped bread knife and shears, plus the rubberwood block.