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Description
xDiscover the Chicago Cutlery Insignia 18-piece knife block set, designed to elevate everyday cooking with a blend of durability, precision, and thoughtful convenience. The collection centers on high-quality stainless steel blades, a sturdy acacia wood block that houses a built-in sharpener, and ergonomically shaped handles crafted for comfortable use through extended prep sessions. With a 26-degree taper grind across blades and a full tang for balanced weight, this set is built to deliver confident performance in a busy kitchen while maintaining a sleek, organized look on the counter.
What’s inside the Insignia 18-Piece Kit
- 8" Chef Knife
- 8" Slicing Knife
- 7" Serrated Bread Knife
- 7" Santoku Knife
- 5" Boning Knife
- 5.5" Utility Knife
- 3.5" Paring Knife
- 3" Peeler Knife
- 8x 4.5" Steak Knives
- Scissors / Shears with Opener
Sharpness, edge, and storage
The set features a built-in sharpener integrated into the acacia wood block, helping maintain edge readiness between tasks. Each blade uses a 26-degree taper grind for precise, clean cuts across meats, vegetables, fruits, and bread. The full-tang construction adds strength and balance, while the ergonomic handles promote a secure grip during longer prep sessions.
Design, comfort, and durability
- Stain- and corrosion-resistant stainless steel blades for lasting performance
- Ergonomically curved handles with a secure, slip-resistant grip
- Durable, single-block presentation with a natural acacia wood block
Real-life use and benefits
From thin vegetable juliennes to thick, juicy roasts, the Insignia set supports a wide range of kitchen tasks. The built-in sharpener minimizes downtime between courses, while the substantial weight and balance help reduce hand fatigue during repetitive chopping, slicing, and dicing. Consider this set if you value a comprehensive, ready-to-use toolkit that stays organized on the counter and adapts to daily cooking rhythms.
Care and maintenance
To keep blades performing well, handwashing and thorough drying are recommended, followed by careful storage in the wooden block. Regular honing helps preserve the edge, while the block’s built-in sharpener offers convenient maintenance between deeper blade refreshes.
FAQ
Q: What items are included in the 18-piece Chicago Cutlery Insignia set?
A: The set includes 17 specialty knives and 1 pair of scissors, covering chef, slicing, bread, santoku, boning, utility, paring, peeler, and steak knives.
Q: Does the block include a built-in sharpener?
A: Yes, the acacia wood block features a built-in sharpener to help maintain edge performance.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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