I just received this knife set. Only the bread knife has "Fibrox" written on the handle. Did I receive the wrong items?
1405884
No, I own bunch of Fibrox Victorinox knives, and they do not all say it on the handle. I think it has to do with when the handles were actually formed. They are made in a form and they may change the handle shape or wording
133743
My kit came with one frosting knife. It's the straight one, not the angled type.
371582
There were two kits shown when I ordered. This one (a little more expensive) and the one with 4. The gray looking one (#5) in the back of the box is the one for serrated. It is in a triangular shape with the sharp edge up. I think you can order the set without the serrated and it will have the four colored ones and be a bit cheaper. I've used all but the serrated one. The set works extremely well as long as a person follows the directions.
1903643
The set does not come with a serrated bread knife. It comes with a roast slicer which is essentially the bread knife minus the serrated blade. The roast slicer was so sharp that I was able to use it as a bread knife for a long time. I did eventually purchase a serrated bread knife to add to the collection though.
2173088
Well, that's a good question. Since my husband tossed all packaging right into the recycle bin, including any paperwork that may have been in the box, I didn't even think about that. Really, if I'd had the packaging, I would have made an effort to return the set, or go to Henckels and see about a warranty. Since we didn't think ahead, we're just stuck with them. Knives are getting worse, btw. More rust, and edges are quite dull - we are back to using our 20 year old Chicago Cutlery set.
507445
Yes, the steak knives and the bread knife are serrated. All the others aren't.
748565
The knife's tang (the portion of the metal blade that extends into the handle) is surrounded by a textured black plastic material (they call it "Fibrox"). There is, as far as I can tell no gap between the tang and the Fibrox material, if that is what you're asking.
1961733
I ordered this knife twice and one time I got the rubber handle and the other time I got the wooden handle. Hate to say it, but it is a crap shoot. Sorry I can't be more help. The rubber handle is worth more if that makes it any better.
1971253
These knives are wonderful and seem to cut anything you try them on, but there is not a bread knife in the lot. There is one - the midsized one that has small teeth in it that could likely be used for bread. I would liken the set to my good quality Hinkles when they were new, but for less than half the price. If you are not used to sharp knives then beware when you first start to use them. For the price they really are quite awesome.
432603
I purchased in July 2013 and also received the 8 in. purple bread knife. I also received the small green tomato knife and cheese knife-which is different than shown on the user submitted pictures. The set we received is exactly as shown in the first image.
1087472
I didn't buy this kind; I purchased all chrome knives - blade and handle. I will buy this set next for myself. Good luck.
2035419
I got lucky and got one of the old ones with the silver on the outside, although the case-wrapper-sheath is black and had me worried there for a bit. The manufacturer says he is changing them over on a rolling basis. He should make a different SKU number for such an important change. And Amazon should enforce that.
1898613
No that is not normal... They come in the box displayed and they are wrapped in blue and white paper. The print on the blade may be smeared but most of the time the print is clear. It sounds like they sent you the wrong item.
1073870
G.M.: I'm very sorry, but I have misled you. The Port Meirion knives are serrated, just the tiniest bit. I was using my memory to answer you earlier. I was sure I was right. But at dinner, I noticed the tiny serrations--just enough to make the knives effective; no aesthetic or discomfort problems--and I wanted to correct my error as soon as possible. Again, my apologies.
111393
We got fake knives. I saw the same kind of knives in Home Goods for 20 dollar!!! :-(
1119413
Fibrox, I believe, is the material of the handle. i don't know where they are made. It is a very good kitchen knife for the home cook.
882682
No there is not. One of the smaller knives is serrated and could be used to cut bread but there is not a traditional bread knife in the set