As we've had our collection of Cutco knives and implements for almost two years, I thought it was time to post a Cutco cutlery review.
History: almost two years ago, our friend Deanna Scortino made an appointment with us to view her Cutco cutlery, which we assumed was a collection of high-end knives. I'll admit that I had zero interest and zero intention of buying knives, so I easily agreed. Maybe one, but that was all. <grin>
Deanna showed up with a large collection of knives, scissors, cooking utensils, other implements and brochures, and began her demonstration. Sure, she's a good salesperson, but suffice it to say that it wasn't long before I could see the obvious superiority of the knives. They were nice-looking, not too heavy, built to last, and sharp — but built in a way that it's not so easy to cut yourself. Let me put it this way: these are knives that would serve us well. And, when I saw the kitchen scissors and the garden clippers (two items I'd wanted for ages), I wanted them. We purchased a rather large set.
Our Cutco shipment arrived not long thereafter, each item packaged carefully to protect it during shipping. We unpacked and carefully washed our assortment of new Cutco knives, steak knives, a kind of knife-cum-butter-spatula item, cooking utensils — and the aforementioned kitchen scissors and garden clippers. Then we tried them.
I have to say that I was surprised at just how good (and how light) the knives were — the steak knives easily cut through anything we tried.
But the real show-stopper was watching George remove the skin from a pineapple — always a business that requires both strength and elbow grease. One begins in anticipation of enjoying fresh, juicy pineapple, but the difficulty in removing the skin takes some of the pleasure out of the experience. At any rate, I watched George place the knife into position near the top of the pineapple and then -THWOP!- cut right through to the bottom of the pineapple. No sawing motions. No earnest hacking away at the skin. Not quite believing it, I tried it myself. To be honest, it peeled the pineapple so quickly that it was over before I was done enjoying the effectiveness of the knife. (I decided that I wasn't really up for buying a lot of pineapples just to enjoy peeling them quickly.)
One more thing: the kitchen scissors come apart, so that they're easily washed, leaving no "gunk" in the joints. And the garden clippers are very precise — using them gives you the feel of high-quality engineering.
We've had our Cutco knives for almost two years now and they've served us well. I have to admit to being a little smug about them. Last Christmas, Deanna had offered to sharpen them for us but we didn't see the need. Maybe this year.
Our old knives got relegated to other duties or were given away. And I'll say that it's funny how a good knife adds to the dining experience.
Note: Lastly, I realize that this article sounds a little like a gushy marketing piece. I really don't intend it to; I'm just happy with the product, and this article is just another in a series of "things I've found excellent" that started on our DesignerJones website. Secondly, we were offered nothing for this review, and if we did, our policy would be to say so.
Deanna says:
Cutco (aka The World's Finest Cutlery) has been one of the top-selling knives in North America for the last 15+ years. Known as "the Craftsman Tools for your kitchen," Cutco dates back from 1949. Cutco knives are hand-crafted in the US-based factory in Olean, New York.
Not only do Cutco implements stay much sharper than the average knife with their very own "Double-D Edge," they also have an ergonomic handle designed for people with arthritis. Cutco's quality is absolutely unbeatable. Cutco uses a very expensive thermo-resin called Celcon (similar to the material used in bowling balls, football helmets, and what's used to line dishwashers) for the handles and the highest quality steel available in cutlery today for their blades — 440A steel to be exact (many doctors and dentists use this steel in surgical instruments). Cutco handles are also complete with nickel-silver rivets (yes, the same nickel-silver you find in jewelry).
The Forever Guarantee: Lastly, Cutco wouldn't be Cutco without its most well-known and admired feature: its famous FOREVER Guarantee. To clarify, it is not a Lifetime Guarantee, but quite literally FOREVER (in fact, most Cutco owners to write Cutco in their wills). To sum it up, you can break it, rust it, throw it down the dishwasher disposal, etc. and as long as you send your knife back to Cutco, they'll send you a new knife for no charge. Customers' favorite part of this? You don't even need a receipt. And, when you first purchase Cutco, you can try Cutco out for 15 business days. If you're not satisfied, they will refund your money, no questions asked. There's a reason Cutco does about $200 million in sales each year — their Guarantee works and their customer service is incomparable.
Cutco pricing is pretty comparable to high-end cutlery sets in stores today. Sets go from about $300-$2000, pieces $25-$150. The only way to purchase Cutco is through your local rep, or at specific home and remodeling shows. Cutco sales reps work solely from referrals, so friends and family can also refer you to a Cutco rep if they already know one.
Be on the lookout for Cutco on "John Ratzenberger's Made in America" on the Discovery Channel, "Unwrapped" on the Food Network Show, and coming soon on the History Channel's "Modern Marvels."
Since Cutco is only sold through sales reps, if you're interested in a demonstration of Cutco's high-end cutlery and kitchen implements, contact Deanna. She'll be at the LA Fair at the Pomona Fair Grounds until Sunday, September 30th. She says, "We will be in our usual spot in Building #5 so come by and say 'Hello' to me at the CUTCO Booth! We will have many fair specials and new products to take home!"
UPDATE: The LA Fair fair normally runs Wed-Sun for the month of September, and the Cutco folks are now in Building #9.
If you've missed it, or wish a home demonstration:
- Los Angeles Cutco Office (ask for Deanna or Rick): (818) 729-9084
- Visit Deanna's Cutco rep website: Buy Cutco Online
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Knives Journal
Comment posted on 09/24/07 @ 1:04 pm
These knives sound pretty great for that price range. I hope they have a rep somewhere farther south of LA since I'm down here in orange county.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 09/24/07 @ 1:14 pm
I would guess that they do — just give them a call and they can tell you. Nice blog, by the way.
Garrick Saito
Comment posted on 09/24/07 @ 11:39 pm
"Cutco, the World's Finest Cutlery."
I haven't heard that in a long time — but I've said that phrase thousands of times. I sold Cutco while in college for four years.
30 years later, my Cutco set is still going strong.
Its a great investment, when you consider you buy one set and you'll never have to buy another knife for the rest of your life. .
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 09/24/07 @ 11:47 pm
No kidding; 30 years?! Excellent. I expect ours to last long, then. <ahem> I'm also looking at the cleavers, although I guess I'll have to get another block to hold everything.
George Vigil
Comment posted on 09/25/07 @ 4:19 am
We're also looking at buying Cutco stainless steel pans. I couldn't find cast iron at the various department stores and we're going away from the teflon coated pans.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 09/25/07 @ 4:26 am
Ahhh, I foresee shopping in our future. :)
Mary Kanthack
Comment posted on 01/23/08 @ 7:04 pm
I've had Cutco for 15 years and just had them sharpened! They have been great.I am looking at a Santoku knife to add to my set. But, the basic kitchen set has met my needs for years and I cook all the time.
I would push George toward looking at Lifetime pots and pans ( no I don't sell them).
They, like Cutco, are the best. Your food will never taste the same. You won't believe it. Both are made by West Bend. But, the Lifetime is a little higher quality. Probably a little more expensive too. Have fun.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 01/23/08 @ 7:17 pm
Thank you, Mary. Good to know that Cutco lasts so long — and we'll look into the Lifetime pots and pans.
Jim
Comment posted on 02/20/08 @ 3:47 am
CUTCO makes 5 layer (2 Stainless steel 3 inner aluminum) very even heat, waterless cookware, same forever guarantee as their Knives.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 02/20/08 @ 3:59 am
Interesting, Jim. We'll take a look — and thanks for letting us know.
Omar zapata
Comment posted on 03/6/08 @ 1:55 pm
My Name is Omar Zapata, and i am a Cutco sales representative. I realize since Cutco products have to be purchased by a sales rep,it can be difficult to get in touch with a rep. I am letting everyone know I sell cutco for anyone who has cutco, wants cutco, or would just like to hear about the greatness of cutco cutlery. I can sell you anything you'd like over the phone, or in person. If you would like to see any Cutco catalogs i can get you one as well.
You can Email me at sasuke46@hotmail.com and i Will answer any questions youmay have.
Laura
Comment posted on 03/31/08 @ 8:51 pm
I love Cutco and everything they make it seems like they make them just for me :) but I have had them for about 10 years and there has not gone a day with out me using them. Even my husband uses them and thats a shock to me. I love them but the only thing I didn't like was that i couldnt buy them when I wanted I had to wait for a sales rep so i decided to look online and there is a new website for cutco its called [deleted] I'll try to put it in a link.
I definitely recommend them for everyone who likes to cook , or even hates to cook because you get out of the kitchen faster :)
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Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 03/31/08 @ 9:14 pm
Thanks, Laura, for sharing your experience. We're enjoying ours, too.
It looks like the the website you mentioned may not be owned by Cutco (at least the addresses for the domains are different). Maybe it's owned by a representative?
Korey Ray
Comment posted on 04/4/08 @ 6:32 pm
Regarding the Cutco Store:
It is, indeed, not Vector (Cutco's marketer) affiliated. You'll note that they mark up their items by a great deal (we sell the largest set at 2911, they sell it at 3900).
-Ast. Mngr, Visalia Office
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 04/4/08 @ 6:43 pm
Hi, Korey Ray; welcome to wewantorganicfood.com.
If I could ask for a clarification, you (and Laura?) are associated with the website Laura mentioned?
Korey Ray
Comment posted on 04/4/08 @ 7:33 pm
No, I'm a manager within Vector Marketing (the owner of the Cutco and Regalware product lines).
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 04/4/08 @ 7:41 pm
Thanks. So Vector Marketing owns Cutco and Regalware, and the other website is not a Cutco sales rep?
Korey Ray
Comment posted on 04/4/08 @ 9:31 pm
There is a rep somewhere behind the scenes. Thats the only way they could gain access to the product in the first place; they are not, however, company-supported in any way.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 04/4/08 @ 9:41 pm
I figured it would be a rep, so thanks for the info.
Korey Ray
Comment posted on 04/4/08 @ 9:49 pm
You're quite welcome madam.
James D
Comment posted on 04/22/08 @ 8:19 pm
I am happy to hear everyone is pleased with Cutco Cutlery and I am proud to say I am a Sales Rep and anyone who would like information on this product you can e-mail me at jdow5186@yahoo.com and I will be happy to help you in anyway possible.
Alana
Comment posted on 05/8/08 @ 10:04 pm
Hi Everyone!
I'm a sales rep in Southwestern Ontario (Canada) and am more than willing to do a demo for anyone interested. E-mail me at alana_foster@live.ca to set up an appointment.
rob
Comment posted on 06/29/08 @ 7:29 pm
Way overpriced and over rated. You got got be kidding me! I purchased 3 knives . $100. Ea. For that price i could have bot and ENTIRE set of Henkls with a bloc. I didn't mind helping out a friends daughter, but geeze Louise.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 06/29/08 @ 7:35 pm
Hi Rob. Yes, they're very expensive. And, of course, we had loads of knives before we purchased our Cutco set … but there's no comparison in quality. So … we're happy (and we did get the block and a few other things as well). And I'm pleased to know I'll likely never have to buy another knife.
But, as they say, to each his own.
Omar Zapata
Comment posted on 06/30/08 @ 8:10 am
Hey Mr. Rob. The cutco Knives can be expensive but if you check out the price for an actual set of henckels (twin Cuisine set) which is comparable to our cutco knifes, you will find out that henckels price rates start at about $1,200, any set of henkels that you can afford at 300 bucks will be about middle Quality and will eventually be replaced, plus Henkels ofers no Forever guarantee, (you get what you pay for.)
Korey Ray
Comment posted on 07/1/08 @ 8:47 am
As the adage goes, Rob: "Cheap things aren't good and good things aren't cheap."
Andrew DeVlieger
Comment posted on 07/2/08 @ 12:58 pm
My Name is Andrew DeVlieger, and I also am a Cutco sales representative. Since Cutco must be purchased through a sales rep, it can be difficult to order cutco unless you know someone who sells it. I am letting everyone know I sell cutco for anyone who has cutco, wants cutco, or would just like to hear about the greatness of cutco cutlery. I can sell you anything you’d like over the phone, or in person. If you would like to see any Cutco catalogs i can get you one as well.
You can Email me at andrewdevlieger@gmail.com and I will answer any questions.
Sidney DiVincent
Comment posted on 07/30/08 @ 9:39 pm
Wow! I have been working with Cutco Corporation for the past year and it feels GREAT to know that I am representing the absolute, hands down BEST product of its kind. It's also great to see all of this positive feedback and hear all of these great stories about how much you guys love our product. If any of you ever have any questions or need any Cutco products I will be more than happy to assist you with purchases, via phone, internet, or demonstration. And if you do contact me and tell me you saw this posting I'll include free items with your purchase guaranteed! (Which comes out of my pay). It's just so fulfilling to work with such great customers. You can reach me at sidney.cutcorep@yahoo.com. Thanks to all of our existing customers who have made us the #1 selling cutlery for the past 30 years!!
Joseph
Comment posted on 10/17/08 @ 12:40 pm
If anyone is looking for a rep to work with in the Texas area I am your CUTCO guy .I have been with the company for 4 years and enjoy it. So if anybody is the area of Austin and anything south I can surely help you out in sales or service with your CUTCO . You can email me at jrodriguez6476@yahoo.com Thanks
Joseph Rodriguez
2008 CUTCO Sales Professional
Residential Sales & Service
Business Gift Consultant
Craig Kellerman
Comment posted on 10/17/08 @ 6:25 pm
Hi Im a sales Rep forom the Hudson Valley regeon in NY, and I can say that these knives are the finnest in the world and everyone who cooks or even likes to save money should consider Cutco! On top of beeing the best they are guaranteed FOREVER! If there is anyone in the Hudson Valley regeon interested give me a call we'll set up a demo and you can decide for yourself!
Craig Kellerman (845)-625-3582
e-mail Craig.Kellerman@Yahoo.com
erik
Comment posted on 12/3/08 @ 4:07 pm
I just bought a set, first knife set ever, I thought I would surely buy german, as I am german, and they make the best standard cutlery in the world, but I was wrong and I guess I will have to wait and see if I was fooled or not. Points of consideration: Great warranty(prob the best you will ever find on any product), limited endorsement by chefs or restaurants (they say they don't sell the knives to restaurants because they get stolen, but please, you expect me to believe that 5 star places use crappy knives because they are afraid they will get stolen, humbuggery), they are pricey when comparing to online deals, but overall very impressed with their cutting ability. Oh and the handles are dorky, very much so.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 12/3/08 @ 6:28 pm
Hello, Eric. It was the cutting ability that sold us, too. Ours have stayed sharp for several years now, with no real need to have them re-sharpened. Hope you do as well!
The restaurant thing doesn't sound likely. I imagine (with my "solid" experience of watching chef and cooking shows on TV!) that chefs use whatever they like, but I wouldn't know, really.
Sid
Comment posted on 12/5/08 @ 5:56 pm
Hi Eric.
I\'m the Sales Manager for a local Vector office that is responsible for selling Cutco products. When I first started as a rep, I went to see a chef that I had known for years through a friend. When I asked him if he had ever heard of Cutco, he said yes. When he was a chef for another up scale restaurant, the owner had purchased a few sets of Cutco for them in the back. Not a month later, he said nearly half of it had been stolen. So it is true that it is too expensive for restaurants themselves to buy. It is better to approach an actual chef who brings his or her own knives to work. Also through my experience, I\'ve found that alot of restuarants (even the first class ones) rent their knives or buy them for about $2 a piece, which is a price that Cutco cannot match because our quality is beyond better. And as far as the handles being \"dorky\", I\'ve come across several different customers who have arthritis and the universal wedge lock handle that we have conforms to their hand, allowing them to cut and cook for extended periods of time without having any pain in their hands.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 12/5/08 @ 6:03 pm
Hi, Sid. Thanks for the information — for those of us (me) who aren't professional chefs in restaurants, it's information that we (I!) didn't have. It's a shame to hear that stuff gets stolen from restaurants, but there you go.
Thanks for stopping by … and welcome to We Want Organic Food.
erik
Comment posted on 12/5/08 @ 6:50 pm
u guys sure are quick to defend your product, fair enough on the chef thing, but maybe sponsoring them would up sales so you don\'t have to try so hard. And about the handles, I don\'t have arthritis and I still think they are dorky, I\'m a designer, so I know for a fact that they could look better and still be ergonomic. Just look at a Porsche or an Eames chair, they sacrificed nothing, have a superb, superior quality product that sells itself. Take that to your higher powers for marketing. None the less I\'m still excited to get my new knives in the mail, I hope tomorrow!!
Jean Miller
Comment posted on 12/6/08 @ 7:18 am
I received as a gift three cutco knives. The cheese knife is absolutely wonderful–can be used for cutting brownies, slicing tomatoes, iced cakes, etc., etc.
The vegetable peeler is also good but not as fantastic.
The small paring knife I do not use because it is too sharp for the way I use a paring knive and I don't like the blood that it draws.
P. S. I'm not sure I read the number correctly.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 12/6/08 @ 7:28 am
Hi Jean — glad you're enjoying your Cutco products — but -ouch!- re cutting yourself with the paring knife.
I didn't understand what you meant about reading the number correctly … could you explain?
john
Comment posted on 12/8/08 @ 6:57 pm
Cutco is overpriced & overrated. Find out more at the link below.
http://www.vegsource.com/talk/pressure/messages/58097.html
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 12/17/08 @ 6:54 pm
Interesting, and thanks for your comment, John.
I'm not a knife expert or a professional chef, but I've had a lot of knives in my time, and I have to say that these have stayed very sharp for the three(?) years we've had them. That said, the points in the article are well taken — but, that said, we're pretty happy with our Cutco knives.
Jean Miller
Comment posted on 12/17/08 @ 7:34 pm
I don't know what my supposed P.S. was all about, either.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 12/18/08 @ 1:56 am
Ah, okay, Jean. Thanks.
Sid
Comment posted on 12/18/08 @ 10:55 am
Wow, that was actually a pretty interesting article John. The only thing I can say to that is above all, the reason Cutco is better is because of the guarantee. It's forever. To say that Wal-Marts 30 day guarantee is better than Cutco's Forever Guarantee is not accurate. From a sales representatives point of view, I have had only one customer return their Cutco that was not satisfied, and they didn't return it until having it for over 3 months. Even though we say it's a 15- Day money back guarantee, the company strives for customer satisfaction. That particular customer got a 100% refund even though it was well past 15 days. That's the best part about Cutco. Even if our stuff isn't made with "THE BEST" type of steel, if it does start to rust or pit, send it back to the company and you get a brand new one for FREE.
Let me tell you a story about when and why I realized why Cutco was the best product period. I live in New Orleans and I started with Vector Marketing after Hurricane Katrina. I saw two customers in particular that had their Cutco destroyed in the storm. Thier houses were flooded out, however when doing a walkthrough of their houses, they retrieved their Cutco, which was A MESS!! I'm talkin about rusting, pitting, fungus infested, the works! These knives probably had about 10 diseases on them! One customer had a Homemaker + 8 but she couldn't find all the pieces to her set. We took the pieces that she could find, put them in a box and sent it to our factory in Olean, NY and in two weeks, that customer wound up with a brand new Homemaker +8, even the pieces she couldn't find! To see the look on her face when I brought them to her was the best thing in the world. That year, the New Orleans office took about a $700,000 hit for giving out new products for FREE to customers who's stuff was destroyed in the storm. Henckles would laugh at someone who wanted a new set because their house was flooded out. Any company would. And for the record, last year Henckles sold about $55,000,000 worth. Cutco sold $197,000,000.
Sid
Comment posted on 12/18/08 @ 10:58 am
I also ran into a customer who had owned their Cutco since 1973. It was passed down to her from her mother and it had never been resharpened! I'm not going to lie, not only was it dulled beyond belief, but it looked bad! Again, sent it back to the factory and what would now be about $1500 in Cutco was all resharpened and refurbished to look and cut like it was brand new…and it was all for FREE.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 12/18/08 @ 11:14 am
Thanks, Sid. I hadn't heard those stories until now; we purchased our Cutco because it was sharp, felt like quality, and because we wanted it. (We're like that.)
But those stories are wonderful.
ADDED: re the article, the comments are interesting; the few I read seriously challenge the writer's points.
Sid
Comment posted on 12/18/08 @ 4:38 pm
Your welcome. I love sharing customer stories with others and hearing stories as well. This is a really cool new feature Cutco has put on thier website: http://www.cutco.com/cafe/cafeDisplay.jsp
Customers share thier different stories about thier Cutco sets. Check it out.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 12/18/08 @ 4:51 pm
Yes, very cool. Clever idea. Thanks, Sid.
Brian Hanks
Comment posted on 01/30/09 @ 8:13 pm
I just started as a Cutco sales rep, and if anyone is in the Southeast Texas area and would like a demonstration feel free to contact me at brhanks305@gmail.com or 409-720-9807. These knives are durable, attractive, economical, and most of all sanitary. Plus the forever guarantee really lets you know that this product is high quality.
Harry Man
Comment posted on 03/5/09 @ 9:50 pm
I have my set for over 10 years, and they\'re still as sharp as they were when I got them and I never sharpen them.
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 03/5/09 @ 9:56 pm
Ten years — that's good to hear, Harry. Fantastic.
Danny
Comment posted on 03/11/09 @ 2:54 pm
Hello All,
My name is Danny Hesslau and I am a sales rep for the Chicago-land area.
If anyone is interested in placing any orders feel free to email me @ dhesslau@gmail.com with your name,number, and time that would be best to call you. At that point we can arrange an appointment.
Also, If you are not from the Chicago land area, feel free to send me an email as well. I can process the order over the phone!
Looking forward to hearing back from you all!!
-Danny Hesslau
Tom
Comment posted on 03/14/09 @ 2:18 pm
I own Cutco Knives, I own Wusthof knives, I own a Henckel knife and I own Wally World knives
I own Gerber survival knives, a Ron Best Hunting knife and a Kressler Stag.
The Best knife is over Two grand, the Kressler over Six Thousand ($6,000.00) dollars
I actually like my Wusthof knife the best, all $395.00 dollars of it, my "Wallyworld" knives often get used for day to day use by family and kids for everything from opening boxes to making sandwiches to cutting roasts
The Cutco knives receive 95% of the use in my home, they are a sharp as anything (Except a knife I have spent 8 hours whet-stoning, and that edge would not hold up to daily cooking by any means), work wonderfully and are "touched up" weekly (I have only two "Double D type") for sharpness and returned to the factory about every 10-12 months as I am sort of fanatical about sharpness and the added bonus of having the handle buffed and shined, inspections for tightness etc
Yes, there are better knives than Cutco, there are better cars than Cadillac, but for the price I am very happy with my Caddy and Cutco (I especially love the Double D cheese slicer, it has become the de facto box cutter/utility knife as well as cheese knife, unreal the way it cuts the heavy cardboard box as it was cheese
The only sad thing I have noticed is Cutco has developed a "Cult" following; try and buy a used one on EBay and you will find they are selling for close to new prices
I used to find old Cutco knives for $5-10 bucks and have them refurbished , now you are lucky to find one for under $25.00
Anyone wanting to get rid of Cutco they don't like, email me at tomas090@hotmail.com and maybe we can make a deal :-)
Tom
Comment posted on 03/14/09 @ 2:21 pm
BTW, that article by "Knife expert" or Knife reviewer" is spammed all over the web, obviously a disgruntled Ex Cutco salesperson though he/she will deny it
Who else would take that time to continue to write such rubbish for no gain?
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 03/17/09 @ 3:24 am
Hi, Tom, and thanks for your input. Are you saying that one Kressler Stag cost over $6,000? Whew. You are far more serious than I about knives!
Gwen Richards
Comment posted on 04/4/09 @ 2:14 pm
Hey everyone i just started working with CUTCO and Im telling you our product is the best. What icecream scooper you know can melt ice?…what scissor you know cuts pennies? If your in nyc any part of the 5 borough's and would want to check out my product feel free to contact me. You don't have to buy but if you see something you like all you got to do is let me know. 917.806.9639 and my email is gwenrichards20@aim.com
Susan Cagle
Comment posted on 04/21/09 @ 11:54 pm
I also am pleased to say that I am a sales rep for Cutco Cutlery. If anyone has any questions or would like to set up an appointment, shoot me an email. I live in the Houston area.
sue_loves_ya@yahoo.com
Tc Smith
Comment posted on 05/13/09 @ 8:34 am
Theres alot of reps who try and Market themselves on here.
I too am a Cutco rep in the Southern California area (la,San diego, El centro)reach me at cutcotc@gmail.com
anyways Im more interested in Wondering the differences of Cutco and other brands of Cutlery. I have a few sales that didn\\\'t go through because they think there are better knives out there. And they base this Information on Chefs talking about the material Cutco is made out of which is only opinion base how well they perform. giving the fact that this is true, which knives actually do hold up to par with Cutco?
Tom owns a number of High End brands and you said your cutco gets 95% of the use Which I would assume if this is the case it needs the most sharpening. which knives holds the edge longest and how often do you have to sharpen them yourself to retain its cut?
thanks TC!
DM
Comment posted on 05/13/09 @ 10:03 am
Hey TC. I am a District Manager in the Southwest Region in Louisiana. There are plenty differences between Cutco and other brands. The best cutlery out there besides Cutco is without a doubt Henckles or Wusthof. That is why we compare Henckles to Cutco in the demonstration. You want to build Henckles up to your customers as if it were the best. After all, they have been making knives longer than the United States has been a country (1731). Go on Youtube and search for \"cutco on modern marvels\" and it explains everything. Or you can just ask your District Manager for clarification as well. Hope this helps!
Tc Smith
Comment posted on 05/17/09 @ 6:55 pm
Thank you Dm. I appreciate the response. I realize the significance of the material. In response to other chefs and researching on other Materials Im aware so far that Wustoff and Henckles don't really stand up to Par with Cutco. Sure they use similar steal, But its not that great. there are other knives out there that use better materials. well I also agree that this statement is opinioned based. What really makes vg-2 type steal any better than 440A steal. Henckles or Wustoff knives cannont nearly hold an edge nearly as long as cutco
I sold a homie+8 to a customer who owned Henckles and wustoff and He agreed that for a "good" set of knives not even a "great" set but or a good knives you would pay anywhere from 300-500$ Bucks. And to get ANY value at all out of your set you have to know what your doing when sharpening their knives. If you don't, your not goign to maintain them, and they will be as useless paying for Crap knives that'll also dull on you.
He only owned his Wustoff and Henckles for 2 years. I offered to sharpen his henckles to be nice because I felt he should have something decent to cut with until his new set came in. when I started sharpening it…THEY WERE DULLL! and no he doesn't use a glass cutting board, or use one knife everything, he had a set. ITS LONGEVITY IS AWFUL. he never sharpened it (obviously) its says in the instructions to sharpen after ever use. he only owned his knives for 2 years, and how dull they were, henckles wont sharpen it for free, or offer the guarentee, It was as dull as a cutco knife Ive sharpened before (straight edge im talking about) that was well over 20 years old. some 10 years because of how often they use it.
My originally question which knives hold up to par with cutco…given if cutco was made without are awsome guarentee. Henckles and wustoff is good…but not as good as cutco in material. What about Shun? or Global?
Global is also stamped, and Shun Is forged…I wanted to know the difference in performance with these knives
thanks -tc
CORY
Comment posted on 06/10/09 @ 9:19 am
CUTCO's awesome. They just had a Homemaker+8 set as a prize on the Price is Right!!! I love these knives. I just started selling them as well, and I have not had anyone not want them. The knives sell themselves..especially to people that already own one or two. They definitely beat any other knife I have ever used. If anyone is looking into them, I highly recommend them.
Craig
Comment posted on 06/15/09 @ 2:30 pm
Hello everyone, I would like to say thank you to all the cutco customers that posted their views and opinions on this website. I have been a cutco rep for two weeks now and I am absolutely loving it. It's great to talk on the phone and to go into peoples homes that are so passionate about their cutlery. I strongly believe in everything that cutco offers, and everything they stand for. :) Anyways, I wanted to let everyone know that if you need any cutco products I would love for you to get a hold of me. Please email me at cloper8@hotmail.com and I would love to discuss what you need or what you are interested in. :) Thanks
Tyler Ramer
Comment posted on 07/14/09 @ 11:29 pm
I just started as a sales rep in Douglas County, Oregon. I was somewhat skeptical about the job at first, as well as how much the branch manager talked up the product in the hour long group interview. Then I saw the knives in action, and saw the guarantee, and realized that these aren't just some average knives being shined up and talked up a lot to look better than they are. The guarantee had me sold on them instantaneously.
There was one guy on a forum somewhere online when I was researching these knives on my own time, that said he found a CutCo knife at a flea market somewhere for like 50 cents. He heard about the guarantee, sent it in, keep in mind he had NO proof of purchase, and they sharpened it, cleaned it up and sent it back in practically brand new condition, and he only paid shipping. People might ask "Why do we have to pay shipping if we need it sharpened?" I say those people should look at the fact that as long as you're not digging holes in your yard with these knives, the edge stays sharp for 7 years. So, paying a little shipping about every 7 years to have your knife re-sharpened and restored to pristine condition is a good deal, I think. So, if you buy a set of knives from CutCo, you will probably never have to buy another kitchen knife again.
The job itself so far is great; its not a high pressure sales job. I'm not the used car salesman who makes you feel pressured into purchasing something you don't want to. I'm basically showing off something that I myself have a lot of admiration for, and then giving you the option to buy it. If you say no, no big deal; I'm getting paid anyway! I LOVE the low pressure approach. The knives do very well at selling themselves (I know that line is kind of cheesy, but its just so true). A lot of people have tried to tell me the job is a scam, I won't make much money, or I won't do well at it. I won't let that discourage me. Out of the thousands of young sales reps around the country my age, why do I have to be the ONE that fails? How can all these other people be successful at it, and I can't? There's no reason I can't do well at this.
These knives are great. I use the demo set I have on my own time, and my old knives just sit in their little wood block gathering dust. I plan on letting the local office here cash the check I gave them so I can keep the knives for myself.
I know I ramble a lot and it probably sounds like I'm trying to sell the knives online. Its just that I really do like them a lot and I get all excited when I have the chance to talk about how good they are compared to others. People around me tell me I sound like a salesman when I'm just talking casually about the knives. Every time.
Anyway, I remember something in the sales rep contract about not being allowed to advertise CutCo through media like the newspaper, internet, etc, but I've seen a lot of sales reps offer up their contact information on here so that potential customers can get a hold of them for a demo. So I was hoping a Vector manager of some sort, since I've seen plenty of them post on this particular site, would be able to post here tell me if I'm actually allowed to post my contact information here for the purposes of offering a demonstration? I'd rather ask a stupid question than do something stupid, so here I am =)
Anyway, thanks for reading my ramble!
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 07/15/09 @ 1:51 am
Thanks for your thoughts, Tyler. It's always good to hear input about Cutco.
At Comment 16 above, you'll see that a Korey Ray posted here, and stated that he's a manager at Vector.
Judy
Comment posted on 08/22/09 @ 5:22 pm
I\'ve had Cutco cutlery for well over 10 years. They are the very best – even better than Henkels. They are well worth the price considering they have a life-time warranty and last forever. Great knives!!
Shelly Lipanovich
Comment posted on 11/9/09 @ 10:11 am
I am a sales rep in the South Bay area. LA, Long Beach, and surrounding cities. If anyone is interested and looking for a rep near them, you can contact me :) I will be more than happy to come out and give a free demo. (Lipanovichshelly@yahoo.com) I go to California State University, Long Beach.
My parents have never had a set of good cutlery untill recently and it really does make a difference. We are all cooking more and enjoying the ease of preparing a meal. ALl of us are just amazed> it is well worth the investment because we will have it forever. "Good things aren't cheap and cheap things aren't good"
Joshua
Comment posted on 02/27/10 @ 12:19 am
I am also a proud rep. for vector marketing and these really are the best knives i have ever seen/or owned!Chicago/Henckel/Wust Hof/are no competion!if they wasnt the business then they wouldnt have made it 61 years//and made it on modern marvels and ect…HOUSTON TEXAS
Angela Thompson
Comment posted on 05/27/10 @ 5:27 pm
I am a rep in the New London CT office, just started my training accually and I think the product is great. After seeing and using Cutco, I could not imagin using any other knife around my home. I have two small kids and the sanatary value of the knives alone sold me. And I want to add the pizza cutter, that thing is great. My eight year old can cut her own pizza and not worry about cutting herself. The blade on the pizza cutter is not at all sharp to the touch, but cuts better then the sharp walmart brands I'm use to buying. If anyone in New London county wants, needs or just wants to check out Cutco's products, drop me a e-mail and we'll set it up at your convience. Wildcatt420@yahoo.com
Thanks to all of you who are devoted to your Cutco products, and to the sales reps who sell these products.
drains
Comment posted on 08/6/10 @ 2:32 am
How does Cutco compare in quality to say Wusthof? I have Wusthof knives and it is hard to imagine a better knife for any price than Wusthof. Thanks
Diane Vigil
Comment posted on 08/6/10 @ 11:35 am
I don't know, drains — but I'm glad you like your knives. :)
drains
Comment posted on 08/6/10 @ 11:11 pm
Thanks for the reply Diane Vigil. I saw the program about making Cutco knives and am very impressed with the care and attention to detail involved in the process. Of course the added plus is that they are made in America. The testimonials I have read seem to be sincere and honest. I may just have to look into Cutco knives myself soon. Peace