Cuisinart 12pc Ceramic Coated Knife Set
- 12 pieces: 6 knives and 6 matching blade guards
- Ceramic nonstick coating on stainless steel blades
- Chef, slicing, bread, santoku, utility and paring knives
- 8 inch longest blade, forged, plain edge
- Dishwasher safe, soft black
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A color-coated six-knife set with a guard for every blade, covering the main jobs in a kitchen. No block is named, and the ceramic coating is a surface layer on a stainless blade.
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Overview
Not a block set, the Cuisinart C55-12PG is a twelve-piece group of six knives, each with its own matching blade guard. The blades are stainless steel with a colored ceramic nonstick coating that doubles as a color-coding aid during prep.
A full range of shapes in one set, plus a guard for each, covers storage in a drawer. The coating is described as helping slices glide and the edge last longer, though the listing gives no hardness or coating thickness data and the dishwasher claim comes from the title.
Who it's for
People equipping a new kitchen who want chef, bread, paring and utility knives together with covers for safe storage will use the whole set. Cooks who care about steel grade or want a block display should look at a heavier forged line.
Pros and cons
- Six knives cover most kitchen tasks
- Matching blade guard for every knife
- Color coating helps separate food prep
- Dishwasher safe per the title
- No knife block listed
- Steel grade not listed
Performance notes
A ceramic nonstick layer reduces how much food clings to the blade as it slices, and the colored coating lets cooks assign colors to tasks. The stainless steel body provides the cutting edge, so the coating sets how slices release rather than how long the edge lasts. The guards cover each blade in a drawer.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 8 inches |
| Size | 8" |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Soft Black |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Knife Set & Sheaths |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Set Name | Cuisinart 12pc Ceramic Coated Knife Set |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the Cuisinart C55-12PG knife set?
Six knives with six blade guards: chef, slicing, serrated bread, santoku, utility and paring. The listing names knife set and sheaths and does not mention a block.
Is the Cuisinart C55-12PG set dishwasher safe?
The title says dishwasher safe, though the spec table gives no care instructions.
Is the Cuisinart C55-12PG blade ceramic or stainless?
Stainless steel cutting edges with a ceramic nonstick coating, per the description. The spec table lists the blade material as ceramic.
What do the colors on the Cuisinart set do?
The coating is colored so cooks can color-code knives during food prep.