I literally had a guy show me some bs. I said this is a pyramid scheme. He says no it’s not. I said. Look. Pause your video and look at that upside down. He looked so dumbfounded it literally was inverted and many poor saps fall for it.
The main reason Cutco is a huge value is the fact that you have the amazing warranty with them. I’ve paid 5-6 hundred dollars for knives that have only lasted a few years.
Then you probably bought some crappy knives, I feel like there are plenty of good budget knives out there if you do some basic research and you don't need to buy from some predatory company that exploits teenagers with a garbage job.
I acquired my first Cutco knives in 1971… that’s 51 years ago!! I have been using them and adding to my kitchen knives since. I’ve sent them in to be sharpened for free and in some instances replaced at no cost when Cutco deemed the knife should be replaced instead of sharpened. I had a pair of Kitchen Shears that could no longer be returned to optimum performance replaced. I even sent in a paring knife that had lost its tip and it too was replaced. I have never had a problem with the handles and consider them to be well balanced. Are they expensive? Yes. But they are a lifetime investment. I have definitely found value in ownership. Besides while other knives are cheaper, you’ll end up throwing them away and buying new. I’d hate to think how much those cheaper knives would have ended up costing me after 51 years. So, yes, I am a fan of Cutco knives.
Same. My parents bought a complete set back then that came with a sharpening tool. They still have them and cutco replaced a pairing knife my brother broke the top off.
@Karen Dalkin, My parents were married in 1955 and received a set of Cut co for a wedding present. I am STILL using those knives daily! They are still sharp and I have never felt they needed to be sent in to sharpen. I love them...
Funny that all the negative comments are from people who "almost" worked for them, and all the positive are from people who actually own the product. 🤷♀️
Currently working for them... so far, I haven't found shadiness, ngl. Unpaid training: Yeah... they don't get paid for it either. Referrals: you're the only one who talks to them so they aren't shared. Hiring new applicants: just inviting people as a fresh employee can get you free stuff... though it's not a great incentive since that's more sharks in the sea.
I agree. They are well made. Certainly my favorite knives in our home. We have some other brands, but I always reach for the Cutco 1721 trimmer, my favorite.
@@jimclifford5434 I’m glad you like the products! I’m not sure why this guy was just bashing them. I’m a sales rep & I’ve sold to people who already own some of our products. They absolutely love Cutco which is why I was able to sell some more of the products.
@@mcdaddy9563 He's bashing them because the grind and steel selection is inferior to a $35 Victorinox while they're selling for $140 +. 440A is the cheapest junk stainless on the market after 420 series and they're stamped and hollow ground with zero distal taper. Even without the dishonest business practice they're selling a cheapo product for egregious prices.
@Heat in 5. Made in the USA doesn't magically make then any better quality lol, we manufacture plenty of absolute dogshit here. Stamped or laser cut, hollow ground 440A is Wal-Mart generic brand quality.
To be honest, I was given a Cutco clip point hunting knife with a double d edge. It was given to me in the mid 90s. I have cleaned a lot of deer, fish, and camped with it for 30yrs. The knife is fucking amazing.
I splurged on a 5 piece kitchen basics Cutco Set in the 1980's. It was my best investment. I make 14 quarts at a time of sauce from scratch throughout the year and it would take forever if I did not own this perfect set of knives. My hands and fingers are safe because of the well fitting handles. I've added to my set and enjoy every piece! I came across this TH-cam and couldn't believe the review. In our motorhome I have a post-it note of last minute packing items and 3 Cutco knives are a must, the cheese, paring & trimmer. My husband already has the fishing and filet knives in his tackle box, those I also need at times. I've used friend's knives in their kitchens and get frustrated, eventually gifting them with a basic, maybe a trimmer or the cheese knife. Interesting Cutco could be in business so long and still sell a coveted product to good cooks. It's been 12 years since I've sent them for sharpening, and so excited for their guaranteed service to return practically new knives. Might be my last send away as I'm in my mid 70's. But I'll still give as gifts!
@@handyman8921 To each his own opinion, I'm old and wise(r), been there, done that. These younger generations and you tube are so cute, they love hearing themselves be experts. So, to each his own, enjoy listening to yourself.
I’m in college working for Cutco right now and we don’t do door to door anymore. In fact most of our demos are typically virtual now. I’ve made a good amount of money, I pay monthly bills and I used to work two jobs and was able to pay my bills and fund my tuition. I’m training to be an assistant manager and I love my job and the people I work with. The handle is made of thermo resin, the handle is comfortable and I’ve had many customers say they love the handles. It’s also made to be dishwasher safe. The reason why it’s high valued it’s because of the forever guarantee. I’ve been treated very well at this job and I feel bad for people who have had bad experiences and I’m sure it’s part managers. I have amazing managers and I’ve had an amazing experience with the knives and with the company. I’m going to Punta Cana with this company soon.
I’ve had a great experience with Cutco. Had one set for 30+ years. Cutco sharpens my knives for free, even came to my house to do the sharpening. The rep found a couple of knives with damaged handles from normal use plus one that I had melted the handle. The replace all of them for free. They even told me that if I pass down my set to my kids, the warranty goes with them. And btw, the reps I met were great! I’m a Cutco fan!
@The Rooster No this is absolutely true, they do lifetime free sharpening sand the warranty is a no questions asked warranty. Now, this is why the knives are SOOO overpriced, and for someone who sharpens my own knives I don’t need the lifetime sharpening guarantee, but DO see why that is valuable to some ppl. Also, I’m not really a fan of the geometry of the blades that I’ve tried, too thick blade stock and too thick behind the edge. But the guy who made the original comment above is not lying about his experience
Absolutely correct. Mine were so bad (i messed them up), they had to redo the knife blade and then sharpened them. And if they can't fix it, they will replace them. Does this guy doing the video buy from a place with a lifetime warranty? 🤔 I don't think so.😌
Have my Cutco set for 30 years. Love the knife and love the guarantee. I have sent them back for sharpening several times. They have even replaced several of my knives at no cost. LOVE CUTCO
Either you don't cook much or only use it to cut butter because a $10 stamped sheet metal knife does the exact same job. A real steel knife will actually last a lifetime and work like new after sharpening.
My guy is just saying anything he can that would make it sound bad. Cutco has a forger in the factory and do a double heat treating process on the steel which keeps them sharp. No mass produced knife is completely hand made that would be idiotic. The handle has been proven to be more comfortable to anyone with arthritis and is in a New York museum of art. Clearly just hating to hate
I've never seen a more poignant example of the Dunning-Kruger effect, you're so hilariously ignorant that you don't even understand how little you actually know. Firstly there's no such thing as a 'forger'. A forge or a blast furnace which is what actual blacksmiths use to bring steel up to temperature is something Cutco does not have, because all of their blades are stamped from 440A stainless sheets, only thin, soft, shitty steel can be stamped. Quality steel of appropriate stock thickness has to be laser or waterjet cut, drop forged or true forged. 440A is the cheapest stainless with the lowest carbon content that you can buy, until you get into 420 series restaurant supply store knives that are $5 a pop. There is no amount of heat cycling and cryo treatment that can be done to 440A to make it have anything more than dogshit edge retention, its sub 56 hrc with low carbon and high chromium, the only thing it has going for it is stain resistance. The handle is awfully designed for a proper pinch grip, the blades are hollow ground with no distal taper and way too shallow at the heel.
I actually work for Cutco right now. The reason why the blade is $152 is because you’re not just paying for a knife. You’re paying for a knife that’s literally FOREVER GUARANTEED. The handle won’t chip,break, or crack. However if it does you can always return it back & get a free one back. Not sure why you’re complaining about the knife for; if you didn’t like it then you had the option to return it & get your money back
It's a resin handle, a plastic Victorinox won't chip, break or crack, but they sure will melt on a hot surface. Cutco could replace a knife 5 fold and still make a profit, that shows you how heinously overpriced they are. Would you buy a base model Honda Civic for $150,000 if it had a forever guarantee?
@thecookseye7383 reasons people buy Type Rs. I mean Honda Civic is quality period. So if there was a forever guarantee on them. Well you would live in riceland and so many street ricers everywhere. I drive a VW Rabbit and know how much people love civics. 😂😂😂
I am the guy 99% of the time who follows your "if i can get equivalent for cheaper, then I will" train of thought. But not in this case. I will ALWAYS recommend cutco knives. I drop them all off once a year for sharpening (for free). When they get damaged or worn, they replace them for free. My grandma has a set that is older than me and the steak knives still cut like its butter and still look like new (probably because they've been replaced over the years). I understand the hate on the marketing side, but i still love my cutco
@@Empty7775 For under $100 the Tojiro DP Series is impossible to beat. For under $200 the Takamura R2 Migaki, Tojiro Pro or Kohetsu Aogami Super & HAP40 lines are great, for around $300 Yu Kurosaki is amazing and if you prefer western profile blades the Zwilling Kramer Euroline is good.
“Worked” for Vector one summer in college. Learned a valuable lesson about who I was and what I didn’t want to do professionally. That being said, I still have my original knives and the DD edges still work after 30 years (never sharpened). I love the knives! Just ordered the Ultimate block so I can get them all together. BTW… MADE IN AMERICA! 🇺🇸 (If you respond by calling me a simp or fanboy, you’re simultaneously labeling yourself as a broke, disgruntled, basement dweller who supports Chinese labor camp style manufacturing and communist ideology)
When you are over 50 and your parents purchased Cutco Knives over 50 years ago....had knives replaced and resharpened without question......it is hard to beat the service. Yes there are better knives out there but do you get the same customer service and warranty....NO! I have a full set and there is no buyers remorse. Dog on them all you want but people who buy these knives are not using them professionally. Our knives are used daily and when we have guests they enjoy the steak knives and we get comments on how nice they are and how sharp they are!
Man I had so many friends get sucked into cutco in high school. This one guy pretty much recruited the entire friend group, and then a few months later they all realized it was BS
@@realityresearch2974 I have start working for cutco summer job. I then my friend tell me is bs=bullshit. He tell me the company have a bad reputation.
Is this about the performance or the lifetime warranty of the knife, or is this it the sales rep thats the problem? Sounds like it’s personal to me. I’m here for a review of how a knife performs, not some BS!! Especially from someone that has a PS shirt on, not well groomed, 40 year old gamer!!!
That was a venture I almost got sucked into when I was going into college. I got taken advantage of by a few different things, but I'm glad to say this wasn't one of them.
Cutco is the number one selling knife in North America for a reason. They are made well and hold up with great customer service. They are expensive, but well worth it in the long run.
@@einundsiebenziger5488 I work for Cutco and they pay us and treat us so well! The long you work the more you get I’ve only been working with them for 2 weeks and have already made over 700$ so I think you need to reevaluate this comment 😂
Sorry dude. I love buying used Cutco knives that come with a lifetime guarantee. I’ve bought three so far and spent $40. Anything happens to them they have the same guarantee just as if I bought them new. Can even get them sharpened for the cost of postage. It’s a no brainer.
Almost got conned by them right out of high school in 2007. What made me dodge it was that the manager who was claiming he made tons of money from Vector, wore the same suit with a tear in it for 3 days straight.
I worked two months for this job during college one summer. I sold like 4 sets in my first month but that was luck. I got free knives instead of money as a bonus. I still use them, lol I was convinced for the longest time that they were the world’s strongest knives
My friend did that. He always made fun of them...and in the end, he said for the price, the knives were crap. He used them a little bit and they were not good at all.
@@brianegendorf2023 I have used them since I got married in 1977. My wife bought them before that. I think are very well made. We have had them sharpened several times and they are amazing knives. There is a reason they are the #1 selling knife in North America!
I’ve worked two months so far. I’ve sold almost 10k and am an assistant manager in training. And for the office I work for these statistics aren’t unusual. Cutco knives are good quality and most of its value is in the forever guarantee
just to let everyone know, surgeons actually use worse than 440a steel for their scalpels. The reason for that is they use disposable blades which they throw away after each surgery.
Interesting but it makes sense for what they're doing. I wonder if there are surgeons who have their own set of scalpels that they clean really well after each surgery.
@@kmarshirley there probably are but it’s more than likely not used in a hospital setting, the issue is the microchips from cutting people open, those can get tissue and other stuff in them which ok you can sterilize it but it has a higher chance of not making the clean cut you need after which you need to suture the person back together. Also the size of it makes it near impossible to sharpen and get back to its original form without breaking it. Me as a medic in the army, I would probably get myself a personal set if I were ever to deploy to a combat zone but also a lot of rules go out the window in a combat setting.
so I sold Cutco for like 2 months, 11 years ago, and I'm not gonna' argue anything in this video, really. Personally, I didn't see a problem with the way they sold their product. It ISN'T door-to-door, btw...it's a referral system. You start by calling friends and family, then at every demo you do, you have that person write down the names and numbers of anyone they know who might be interested...then you call those people and ask if you can schedule a demo. As for the demo itself...it's a no-pressure situation. The salesman does the demo, and that's it. If you aren't convinced by the demo, that's it. They don't put any pressure on you at all. It IS commission-based, and though a regular salesman is not tasked with recruiting more salesman...higher-ranking salesmen ARE sent to different areas for, say, a summer, and they recruit as many salesman as they can for that summer. The salesman can continue to work for them after that if they want...but mostly it's just a summer job for younger people (college students, mainly...so that part is true)...and there IS money to be made if you're good at it. During training AND during any demo...a lot of emphasis is placed on the materials the cutlery is made from...so that's not a fact they're trying to hide or in any way conceal. I got the impression they were proud of the materials they used, and that those materials were high-quality...and after using them for 11 years...both my parents full set, and the couple of knives I myself own...and using them daily...we still haven't needed to get them sharpened, and they work as well as they did when we first got them. Cutco also guarantees them forever...which means 100% free sharpening, repair, or replacement, and no proof of purchase of any kind is required. You send them knives they need sharpening...they send you back sharpened knives. You send them a damaged knife...they send you back a new one. Period. No hassle...nothing is required but the product, an envelope (or maybe a box), and some postage. And again...that guarantee is forever...whether you bought the product(s) yourself or not. As someone with a love for and skill with cooking, who lived with a successful professional chef for a few years...I'm definitely impressed by Cutco's products. There may be better out there (though there isn't a better guarantee than Cutco's. It's matched only by one brand: Craftsman tools...and they don't sell kitchen cutlery). I'm not claiming they're a perfect business...I know that the way they do their sales is at best, less than ideal...but it's still far better than many other companies' out there. I'm also not claiming that there are no salesman that go door-to-door...but those salesman are not told to do that, and it is in fact VERY frowned-upon by the company. Some salesman may also use a more high-pressure sales method, but again, they are not taught to, and the company would very much frown on that...and likely let them go. As for cost...they are around the same cost as the two highest-rated cutlery brands on the market (and btw...salesman negotiate price, so the initial price they offer you is not nearly as low as it can go...and they also accept payments, which are also negotiable), and those brands use lesser-quality materials, and don't offer a guarantee like Cutco's...at least that's what I was taught during training (which WAS unpaid...that much is true...but it was also fun). It didn't involve any safety training...that is also true...but again, we were NOT taught to go door-to-door. It was a referral system, which is generally a lot more safe. I'm sure there have been incidents that were pretty bad...but did it occur often enough to warrant any significant change in how they operate? Probably not...but that's just a guess based on my own experience working for them briefly over a decade ago. I admit they may have stretched the truth regarding the materials they use some...but I doubt so, given how easy it would be to find out the truth of it with a quick Google search. They were also featured on the show "How it's Made", so they weren't deceiving the public in any way about that process. They literally broadcast it on a popular tv show. But I WILL grant that perhaps they weren't entirely honest. I don't know for certain, because I haven't researched it. What I DO KNOW is how well their products work when they're new...how well mine and my parents STILL work after 11 years without a single sharpening...and how incredible Cutco's "forever guarantee" is. This is all just based on my own experience as a salesman 11 years ago, and a Cutco owner for 11 years.
I work for Cutco now; been about 3 weeks maybe? Totally love it; hate how it gets harder when you run out of referrals. I don’t have much people left to contact so I’m not sure if I’m going to try adding random people on Facebook & ask them if they can help out. I really like the job, it’s fun, & it helped me a lot with my social skills. As far as the knives; I own a set of my own that I got free & I can not stop using them!
@@mcdaddy9563 sounds like not much has changed over the past 11 years then. Everyone I worked with loved it. It wasn't a good job for me mainly due to my lack of contact with most of my family and old family friends, and the fact that my own friends weren't the sort of people who could afford a set of Cutco knives...nor would they really want them. Most didn't have any interest in cooking, really. I loved hanging out in the office, though. At one point, we traveled from southern Oregon up to Tacoma, Washington to attend a big company "event" (I don't really know how to describe it). They had to rent-out a high school football stadium for it. There was a big stage; speakers; a live band that was amazing; and some other activities. There were hundreds of people there, and you could tell they ALL loved the job, and the company. I realize that they're a borderline pyramid scheme...and any job that's strictly commission-based can suck if you aren't really good at it...but if you ARE...there's A LOT of money to be made. The product itself though...worth every penny. Again...we've been using our set for 11 years...haven't had them sharpened even once...we cook A LOT, and use them daily...and thoutgh we are going to be getting them sharpened soon...they're still the sharpest knives we own...by far. As for this video...I gotta' disagree about the materials. They're top notch. Ours look exactly as they did on day 1, and that's after thousands of washings in the dishwasher. Cutco is very open about the materials they use, because they're proud of them. There may be better knives out there...but I've never used any. Cutco knives are NOT a ripoff. I'm not a professional chef, so I'm not sure what a professional chef who's used A LOT of expensive, top-quality knives would have to say about Cutco knives (just the product, without any bias concerning the company itself)...but I'm an experienced home cook. A good one. And if after 11 years of hard use, the knives still look as good as they did on day 1, and the butter knife is still sharp enough to cut through a thick strip of leather (which ours are...I've tested that)...that's a good knife.
@@TimPetrone Totally agree; I love everything about it; I actually haven’t been working in these past 2 weeks because I was caring for an uncle, which means no paycheck sadly lol. My uncle ending up passing away about 2 days ago & thanks to his wife & siblings I was able to keep his “Signature Set” as something to remember him by. I’ve been using them ever since. Totally in love with them. Not the way I wanted to get ahold of a bigger set but I’m glad I can use them & not only prepare food quickly, but reminisce the memories I hold of my uncle. As far as the sharpening, I agree 100%. I know people with a set that haven’t even sharpened them yet & it’s been a little over 10 years. I love the job, but the whole commission thing is pretty lame lol.
@@mcdaddy9563 sorry about your uncle...but I'm glad you received something that will remind you of good memories every day. I really don't blame people for criticizing the company itself, given that they use salesman rather than selling in stores, and the job is commission-based...but it truly is a far better system than other commission-based sales companies that don't sell their products in stores (Kirby vacuums, for example...which I also briefly sold...but though their product was incredible back in the 50''s and 60's...today it's great for about a year...two if you're lucky...then it goes to shit. We found that out the hard way). I don't understand the criticism of the product itself. It's truly a great product...clearly made using top-quality materials...and the handle was designed by a hand surgeon. I'll admit it's not the best design (speaking of ONLY the chef's knife, here) for the type of grip used by professional chef's when chopping...but it's not designed for professional chefs. It's designed for regular people...for home kitchens...and they often don't hold a chefs knife the way a chef would. As for the sharpness...again...after 11 years of daily use, and zero sharpening's, I was able to cut through a tough steak like it was butter just last night with a table knife (literally a butter knife, for those who don't know). I don't even bother with the actual steak knives. When I was selling them years ago, a cousin of mine (who was rather poor), purchased a k-bar (he was in the navy during the first gulf war), because he's really in to hunting, fishing, and outdoorsy stuff (I think he bought a filet knife, as well)...and a single table knife. Which one do you think he talked about the most after that?? The table knife. When I sold a pair of Super Shears (scissors) to the mayor...she hadn't been planning to buy anything. She agreed to let me do a demo as a favor, because I was a homeless member of her community. When I showed-up for the demo, she presented me with a sort-of "homeless care package"...just a big basket full of basic hygeine items and non-perishable foods. I didn't really need most of it...but it was a very touching gesture, coming from her...especially since I'd generally been treated like garbage in the community I grew up in, for no reason other than not having a home. She then went on to ask me about myself. She wanted to get to know me...to understand me, as a member of the community she was leading. So I told her...the good stuff, as well as the bad (including my criminal history...which is ancient history now). She never judged me at all, and was the first genuinely kind and understanding person I'd met since I'd become homeless. After that, I did the demo...and she was so impressed by the Super Shears, that she had to buy them (for gardening and cutting fabric)...and they were $80 at the time. She may have purchased one other knife, too...I can't remember. So even people who, going in, have zero intention to buy anything, often DO end-up buying something after seeing how incredible the product is, and learning about the "forever guarantee", which is the best and easiest guarantee possible. After that, the mayor and I became friends. Not the sort of friends that "hang-out"...I was 30 at the time, and had gone to high school with her son...so she was much older. Also, on top of being the mayor (which is an unpaid position, btw), she was also involved in other community organizations (like the Chamber of Commerce), AND she owned and operated a planning and development firm. She was a busy woman, to say the least...but we'd run in to each other on the streets a lot, and always stopped and had a conversation. A few times I dropped by her office to chat, which she didn't mind at all...in fact, she was always happy to see me. Being homeless was awful...especially in my small hometown, where most judged me harshly for my past crimes (all of which were minor, and involved petty thefts, mostly...I'd never hurt anyone), AND for simply being homeless...also openly gay (though you wouldn't know unless I told you, or you had wizard-level gaydar). The community was absolutely awful to me, which is why I moved as soon as I was able, and have no reason to ever return there. But to have the mayor not only show me sympathy and compassion...but also TRULY respect me and my goals...she even admired me for a number of reasons...that was what helped me get through that period of my life far more than anything else did. She was the most highly regarded, respected, and admired members of the community...I was the opposite...yet she never once judged me unfairly, and supported me in all that I did. So for her to respect and even admire me...that canceled-out the opinions of every random citizen who judged me (very few...maybe 0.5% of them...had even MET me). I haven't seen or spoken to her in close to a decade...but I will NEVER forget what she did for me at that extremely low point in my life, and I still think about it quite often. All of this was only possible because I sold her some Cutco...and I didn't have to stretch any truths, or apply any pressure to convince her to buy anything. The product simply spoke for itself. Salesman are often judged for their "convincing lies", half-truths, and pressure tactics...but Cutco doesn't do that, because they don't need to. I could do a demo without speaking a single word, and still sell the product. She was undoubtedly impressed by that, and respected that I didn't try to pressure her in any way, despite having a commission-based job, and a desperate need to sell the product so I could get off the streets and back on my feet.
I hate Vector but I have had Cutco for 20+ years and they are still rocking good. They are the set I bought when I was 21. I have some forged high end knives and love, but are expensive. And who else makes the Spatula Spreader? That thing rocks for days.
I actually have a set of cutco knives myself; totally love them. If I ever need to resharpen them or want them polished I can pay the shipping price of like $9 & get the polishing & sharpening free. They haven’t gone dull yet or broken for that matter.
They’re cheaply made at Wusthof Classic price points. Anyone and I mean anyone that buys Cutco anything is an ignorant gullible fool! They literally feel like plastic toy knives while every blade is thin and bends back and forth extremely easy. You’re happy with them, good for you.
We were gifted Cutco knives for our wedding nearly ten years ago. We use them almost every day; it's probably a case of not knowing just how much we are suffering. That being said, is there anything that can be done with them other than just buying new as you recommend?
I'm currently a cutco sales rep. I'm not sure about their past, but there is a base pay; a fixed amount per virtual presentation/onsite demonstration. I get paid whether i sell or not, and like any other job, as i work, I get better at my position. A no sale week is basically OJT. Making enough sales in a week for my commission percentage (which grows with increased career sales) to offset my base pay is just a bonus.
My parents have a Cutco knife set sold to them by my brother's friend some 15 years ago. I liked them at the time if only because they were replacing a cheap set of WalMart knives my dad got in like the early 90's. They're WAY overpriced, but I guess technically better than literally the worst knife on the market (though not if you compare them dollar-for-dollar). Back in the summer after my freshman year of college I was having trouble finding a job and found a Vector marketing ad. I signed up and made it to like the second day of training when I could physically FEEL the soul draining from my body and never went back. Found a much more fulfilling job facilitating a day camp a week or so later.
I've been using my set 20 years.. The shears still work after I accidentally cut an electrical cord still plugged in and melted a spot, but didn't shock me.. Knives are also still great. 🤷🏻♂️
@@ChrisSmithson it's a mistake. My dad just burnt he handle off his trimmer and sent him a new one. You just send it in, no need to call. If you're in Canada, I can help you with that.
It's easy to beat stamped, hollow ground 440A stainless with no distal taper, at less than a third of the price. It's overpriced junk, they should be priced equivalently to an entry level Forschner or Dexter.
Story time: I have a cutco knife, I bought it from a friend’s cousin who was starting college and wanted a part time job. I felt bad and wanted to help a friend. Iv never really enjoyed bringing really expensive knives to work because I’ll beat the shit out of them. Cutco seemed like a good option tbh! I got a friends and family discount for buying 3… one was a gift one bread knife cause I cut a lot of croutons at my job at the time, and a santoku (my preference) I took them to work and got laughed at “yeah yeah guys, whatever it’s just a beater.” One day ONE DAY into general prep work my santoku was dull. I got laughed at even harder. I STILL get laughed at for my cutco. Iv tried sharpening it. It doesn’t keep a blade. Iv had a Chicago steel santoku that I bought from Walmart for $20 10 years ago that STILL gets the job done with minimal maintenance. My cutco cost $89!!! That’s the discount price. It’s still dull it’s still the most expensive knife in my bag and I STILL GET LAUGHED AT! Buy cutco: get bullied…
Love my cutco... had them for 4 years 0 regrets, use them daily. Mother in law had them from the 1950s and she used them till she passed away in 2021 now her grandkids have them and they love them...100% worth the investment.
I just applied for an interview with them bc i got an envelope from them in the mail recommending me to apply for the summer 😭😭😭 i think im gonna tell them I've changed my mind and look elsewhere for summer jobs...
Omg I literally just got recruited and after watching this idk how I’m gonna tell them I quit like I haven’t even went to a training yet do I just not show up or what?
The knives are incredible. The guarantee is the best. You can't use a chef knife for everything. You're bashing Cutco but telling people to use your code. Millions of people love Cutco and that's never going to change 🙂
@@LaunchpadCooks nobody. You have a lot of spare time on your hands apparently. Try the cheese knife and you'll see a difference. I know chefs that have been using Cutco for 25 years, sent in for service and got new knives for free. To each their own.
The knives are incredibly bad, the guarantee is the best way to heinously overcharge for junk materials. A 1000% markup on 440A sheeted stainless means they could replace the knife 5 times over and still make a huge profit. 440A is a disposable grade steel, Cutco also hollow grinds their knives with no distal taper. Forschner knives at $40 have better steel and grind. People who love Cutco love Cutco because they don't know any better, they're like McDonalds patrons who have never tasted a decent burger not to mention a prime steak.
@@Torontoknifegirl Nobody who has actually tried a piece of decent steel has ever said that. It takes complete ignorance of the existence of even mediocre cutlery to think that nothing compares to Cutco. And you're right Cutco is much worse than McDonalds, Cutco would be the equivalent of McDonalds charging $15 for a McDouble
This video strikes me as (and you confirmed this in your own video) that you already had your own opinions before you ever used them and your experience with them is very minimal. I'm waiting for some substantial evidence against Cutco. I've not seen anything like that. But you know what I do see plenty of? Nothing but great things to say from people who own them.
@@Theorcman2008 Not sure where you applied but they don't charge you to work there. I've been with the company over 2 years and it's the best job I've had
@@Theorcman2008 again not sure where you're getting that from but I never paid for a sample kit or rope or leather and I've been with the company over 2 years. I've never had any of my reps buy it either and I've been a manager for over a year. We have been operating on virtual systems so there's no need to buy anything, so I'm not sure what you're talking about. They used to have to purchase a sample kit but that has not been the case in a long time
You can tell from this video that you have not personally worked for cutco. It also seems as though you haven’t done the most extensive research on it . Cutco is handcrafted by blacksmiths in the factory. Cutco handles were designed by industrial designer Thomas Lamb and studied on over 700 pairs of hands for comfort. And for knives that last 50+ years…. i say you definitely get your money’s worth.
I bought a set in 1998, still sharp as hell and love them. My daughter’s friend cut his hand so badly with the bread knife he needed reconstructive surgery 🤷♀️
my mom and grandma have knives from vietnam that are like $5-15 USD and they cut sooooo good. barely need to sharpen them. never used cutco, but i doubt it’s better than those knives that my mom/grandma have had for over 20 years
They still have deceptive recruitment practices, and my manager did lie to me a ton when I started, but it can also be a wonderful opportunity if you're able to get a ton of sales.
When did you do training I just done training yesterday but I quit because I don't know anyone who will buy but it may work for some people my friend is working there and doing good
The guy who sold me mine was a grown man, extremely helpful, not pushy… actually put some knives back saying the one I selected already could do the job. No issues here.
I work for vector marketing..I made $1,250 in my first weekend. Sure people don’t like the business model but there’s money to be made. I just won a trip to Cancun and a $15,000 scholarship. Say what you want but cutco changed my life. I’m 18
My parents have a cutco knife, and I've sharpened it a fair few times. I also learned to cook with it as my primary knife. I also gave them a Shun knife--my mom uses the Shun, my dad still uses the cutco. I think the reason why is that the cutco is *thin*. Like, the stock is thin. Geometry cuts, and cutco knives cut fairly "well" when they're dull. I also think my dad avoids the Shun because it's "too pretty". Like, it's a piece of crap, overpriced knife, but if you're used to cutco, I think you want to upgrade to another stamped knife like a victorinox.
Fact, any other knive company does Not have a forever guarantee or lifetime replacement like Cutco knives. Fact, Cutco knives are made in USA. Those two facts alone make Cutco superior over any other knive made. Buying your Shun knive seems pretty indeed, because that's all it is.
@@CultureStress ur tripping! u don’t know about that usa made, people prefer stuff made in the usa bc it’s better quality, better metal for tools, more thread count on shirts and not made by hungry kids
@@realityresearch2974 but Cutco is USA made and they're terrible. I think when something is "made in USA" they know Americans will buy it even if the quality is bad, so they don't bother to make it good quality
When I started college I was looking for odd jobs and a recruiter for a knife company gave me a flyer. I needed a job and was interested in what being a sales rep was like so I got a ride to the recruitment meeting and stayed for the full session. It was scummy, predatory, and rotten to the core. The pay sounds good on paper, but after one 'practice call' with my grandmother I knew this wasn't for me. Basically 3 hours of my day wasted but a valuable lesson in marketing scams and scummy companies like cutco.
I keep seeing ads for some random Serbian knife company (sorry, don't remember the name), definitely bullshit marketing (being pretty experienced with knives), but i'd love to see if they actually stand up to their claims.
When I was fresh out of high school I was nearly recruited. Turned down the job because it seemed fishy and happy I did. Never work for a company that makes you buy something up front to sell.
Never work for a company or build a business that makes you buy Anything upfront everyone, you hear that????? It's silly to build a business and expect to buy Anything for your company upfront. Always expect for it to be given to you for free or on credit. Only work for someone and get paid hourly and settle in life like the guy who posted this original comment. Pffffff! Do you hear yourself? Have you achieved anything in life?
My parents own the whole cutco knife block, and honestly, they havent gone dull yet. I think my parents like to have it because it's just a nice looking set. Not sure how much they spent on it but my mother, who does all the cooking, uses her own knives. Probably cuz of the size of cutco knives, and also so those knives dont lose their edge. They've had them for about a decade by now and I use them when I go home and they are still decently sharp. I think they are okay if you done use knives often and have "show" money, but if you are serious about your cooking and like to cook every day with fresh produce, buy a beater or buy a single nice Chef's knife or Santoku. Personally, I have a Wusthof 6" chef knife (discounted at $80) and though it is a bit small, I find that I like to use it. Additionally, I just added a 8" "Wekit" $60 amazon Japanese steel (i think) chef's knife and it was pretty decently sharp (got it as a gift). The Wusthof I've had for almost a year now and only sharpened it like 3 times at most and it has a pretty decent edge.
If your other knifes go dull do you have to pay for them to get sharpened again? If that knife breaks can you get it replaced for free? And are any of those knifes made in America? You might like other knifes better and they could definitely be stronger knifes but they don't have the same guarantees that Cutco has. That's where Cutco is worth the money. You just have to see the value in it. We all look at value differently and that's fine but to say it's a ripoff is misleading.
i don't have any experience using cutco knives. the company does have an interesting history. i never knew they owned kabar and case cutlery had a stake in the company at one time. i have sharpened a couple of cutco knives for people and they have sharpened up well. the company has been around since 1949. you don't stay in business that long if you're not doing something right. that being said what you say about value is true. they cost a lot. the real value is providing the company doesn't go belly up. its the last knife you ever buy. as you said they have an excellent track record of standing behind their product, it only costs a shipping fee and time being without them to have them sharpened or repaired. i don't see many other manufacturers doing the same. i've heard of people finding them on the cheap at yard sales. they ship them back to cutco and they repair or replace no questions asked.
You have to pay shipping to get your Cutco sharpened meanwhile you are without them for a week or more, it would be no more costly and far more convenient to get your local sharpener to touch up your edges. Cutco can replace a knife 5 times over and still make a profit because their materials are cheap junk and their manufacturing processes are cheap. Being made in America isn't a selling point when the product is sub par. Cutco guarantees products like late night infomercials do, the product is so cheap that they can still have positive cash flow after replacing the product over and over because it's so egregiously overpriced. It's like paying $150,000 for a Honda civic because of a few free tire replacements and a fender or two.
@@thecookseye7383 exactly, it's like being able to get a new Honda civic whenever you wanted one. Always gets the job done and cheap enough to replace forever. Like I said, you might not see the value but that doesn't mean there isn't value. It's not a Lamborghini but all replacements are free
@@evanmaurer9998 No it would be like buying a Renault that breaks down every other month causing you to be without a vehicle for weeks, won't go over 65 mph, has a shit suspension and is generally miserable to use; it doesn't matter if it will be replaced because its being replaced by another piece of shit. There is no value in charging someone 5x the real market value of what a product is worth.
@@thecookseye7383 ok well you and I know thats not true otherwise the business wouldn't have been around for so long. I worked for them for a bit. Learned a lot. Don't work for them now and still don't claim to be the best knifes out there. Honestly I don't give a shit anymore but because I'm here I'll just say there's a lot of better knifes but the company has an interesting approach to business that's worked. So you tell me who's winning and losing
Their recruiting/work ethics is horrible. I worked for them while in school; but my family has had thier knife for over a decade now so the knife all last you a lifetime. You just need to sharpen regularly.
Well I just bought a set. Wanted to spend money on a USA product. Several of my coworkers vouched for the product. One who had it for three years without sharpening. I will let you know who they hold up after 6 months!
I have a knife block with both Wusthof and Cutco and they are both amazing quality knives. Super sharp and comfortable to handle. To me, they are worth it, since I’ve owned them for about30 yrs and have no reason to replace
Saw some comment about the super shears (scissors) they can be used for both inside & outside. They come apart for easy washing & not to mention that they are dishwasher friendly! :)
So in this video you only go over new cutco. To me the thing that makes these knives stand apart is their warranty. You can "inherit" a cutco by buying through somewhere like eBay or Goodwill. My knife set would have cost over 600 dollars for a butchers knife, 9 inch chefs knife (they do make a full size chefs knife), salmon knife, pairing knife and carvers knife and a wall hanging knife block but I bought it at Goodwill for 79 with shipping. I inherited the warranty even if I am not the first owner so I can send them into cutco to be sharpened or replaced for free.
I've been a knife guy since I was 5 years old. I have owned many manufacturers knives. I know quality materials and craftsmanship. I have $5-$800 knives. My friend got into selling these right out of high school. I could tell right away they were inferior steel and way overpriced but he spent 2 hours pitching these to us so for his sake I bought the hunting knife and threw it in a drawer. It came with a cheap pleather sheath. 10 years ago my wife asked me for a knife to cut up some meat. Her knife was dull and I didn't feel like sharpening it so I gave her my cutco knife. She has been cutting meat with it ever since and I haven't sharpened it once! It has their serrations that just keep cutting. This year I bought her a used homemaker set off eBay for Christmas and I think she is gonna love them! Softer steel does not hold an edge as well but there is something to be said about their patented serrations. Plus I was surprised how well they hold value on the second hand market. I guess the high initial price and lifetime warranty? Straight edge ones are trash though.
I agree with much of what you said about Vector and the sales process. We ended up getting the Ultimate set from Cutco when my niece sold them for a summer job. When I found out what she made off our nearly $3,000 purchase (which was discounted by her--their list price is more) it was jaw-dropping. We could have just as well sent her a couple hundred dollars and been ahead, in terms of dollars. We were perfectly happy with our self-sharpening Cuisanart set, and I would recommend most folks go that route, especially those grinding out a living. In addition, Cutco knives periodically hold sales events at Costco, with discounted prices, so no need to buy off a sales rep. I have heard that the steel used is not actually of the highest grade, but decent. Where I think you're off your rocker is the handles. The handles are ergonomic, solid and I think the best feature (besides the double-d edge) of Cutco knives. They're the most comfortable handles I've used, admittedly only as a layman cook that has not used premium cutlery. Their steak knives are, by far, the best I have used. The bottom line is I don't think I would recommend a Cutco purchase for most folks. I think they're great knives, and many comments below show the same from others that have owned them for many years...but they're overpriced for what they are. The average person could spend 1/4 of the money a Cutco set costs and get a department store set that will suit their needs just fine.
I have CUTCO cutlery that I did not pay full price for and I have a Kirby vacuum cleaner that I did not pay full price for. Both have sleazy marketing companies that sell the new units. Both products have flaws. Both products do a wonderful job and last a long time.
Our family is really happy with our CutCo knives. We have had a whole bunch of them for longer than this young fool has been alive, and they have held up perfectly.
How does one break a knife.... It's not like stainless steel just starts rusting.... Overpriced for what you get. Maybe back in the dark ages when good quality knives were more rare and expensive these had a purpose but not anymore.
@@Secretsofsociety CutCo is made in America 👍. Of high quality components 👍. The company has a perfect customer support policy and practice that used to be standard but which is almost unheard of today in America. 👍 Thin steel knife blade material is pretty easy to break, regardless of what type it is. These knife blades are designed for thin slicing. The choppers have thicker steel. Your complaint makes no sense. You are probably some Chinese goof
@@pamtnman1515 What that you can get a better knife for a fraction of the price. Yeah I'm sure that was much harder in the pre-amazon days but look up the prices today and you will see why I think its a garbage company. I can't imagine why I would need customer service for a knife. I guess you sell these things.
@@Secretsofsociety I run a small business in the land and timber sectors. I use knives for cooking and hunting. All of my hunting knives are custom made for me to my exacting specifications. I have been hunting, trapping, and fishing since I was four years old and I am now in my late 50s. I was trained as a chef in my late teens and early twenties, and I really enjoy cooking. Your comments here stink of the spoiled and whiny young people in America and Europe who take everything for granted and who do not understand how our civilization developed, step by step. CutCo can charge whatever they want for their knives, and if the market will support it, they are rewarded by loyal customers. If the market does not support their prices and policies, then CutCo will go out of business or change. So far CutCo is doing great, so the empirical evidence is that they are a fantastic company and not a "garbage" company as you write above. You sound like a competitor who can't stand up to real competition, so you have to impugn innocent people. CutCo is an American company using American components to make high quality knives here in my home state of PA, and I get what I pay for when I buy their products. This customer is happy.
I bought a Cutco knife from a guy selling them at Market Days. I felt a little pressured to buy the knife but eventually I was convinced & excited after using the potato knife, it cut perfectly! The 7inch Santoku knife is arriving Tuesday. I will try it out but I'll more than likely return it. After speaking to my coworkers we found out that the stainless is cheap & breaks easily. He showed me the different rankings on knives and Cutco was low.. I want a knife that will not break easily & that's a high quality stainless steel knife.. When the knife arrives I will see how it works & I'll share my thoughts about it.
I’ve only ever seen those knives at Costco occasionally. I’m no knife expert now, but I knew even less then. For the life of me, I just couldn’t figure how they were asking so much money for knives with such cheap, shitty handles! Because they were in Costco, I figured that they’d have some credibility, but I just couldn’t get passed those cheesy Playskool handles and didn’t get them. It’s a decision that I’ve never regretted.
My friend has a set of these knives that he got at a discount for working at cutco for like a month but they’re really sharp knives. The serrated steak knives go through steak like butter.
The handles may look cheap but they are extremely high quality. They are made of some type of special resin that is virtually indestructible. I have abused the heck out of my cutco knives, i’ve literally used them to work on my car…i’ve done unspeakable things to them. Every time i pull them out of the block i expect them to look dull rusted and ruined because of all the abuse i’ve put them through, yet they stiIl look brand new. It’s like I must be buying a new set every year but i have never bought a replacement or sent them i for sharpening and i’ve had them for about 15 years. It took me about 10 years to figure out that these actually are indeed the best knives on the market. I think for years i didn’t respect them because i though “oh it’s cutco they can’t be that good” I was wrong. Now i treat them with respect. They would be one of the only things i would get upset over if my house burnt down, except, they probably would be one of the few things that would survive.
@@samoliver9132 I agree that the serrated steak knives are by far the best knives they make. The geometry of all the other knives are absolute trash IMHO.
I have these knives.. my mind set from 1955 & I've added to it.. they're awesome, made in usa and guaranteed for life. The cutting board is great too! The handle isn't overly attractive, but it holds up and I personally find them comfortable and love them!
I’ve owned Cutco knives for over 20 years and love them. Vektor marketing is another topic all together but I don’t agree with the knife review at all.
That's just because you have no experience with decent knives, pick up a 210mm Tojiro DP gyuto for like $85 and compare it to a Cutco Petite Chef at damn near double the price and you'll notice your error immediately.
Ive owned a set for a couple years now, the pairing knife is honestly the best knife since its impossible to screw up a pairing knife. The mini nakiri clever is useless except for cutting sticks of butter. The chef knife is a little clunky but it gets the job done for small amounts of cutting however doesn't perform well for large amounts. Also all 3 handles are cracking in the same spot at the top even though I hand wash.....love the show love the knife look and price wished they performed or they made a more expensive knife that lived up to expectations. Anyway just thought you could make a cool video with some of the tests they do on the show like an apple slice or smashing giant bones!!!
It's not a pyramid scheme, it's a reverse funnel system.
Lol thanks for that, genuinely laughed out loud.
Comments are over everyone
I could totally see them calling it that.
It's a dimaryp! We are a triangular shaped group of servant leaders!..... /s
I literally had a guy show me some bs. I said this is a pyramid scheme. He says no it’s not. I said. Look. Pause your video and look at that upside down. He looked so dumbfounded it literally was inverted and many poor saps fall for it.
The main reason Cutco is a huge value is the fact that you have the amazing warranty with them. I’ve paid 5-6 hundred dollars for knives that have only lasted a few years.
Then you probably bought some crappy knives, I feel like there are plenty of good budget knives out there if you do some basic research and you don't need to buy from some predatory company that exploits teenagers with a garbage job.
I've had my CUTCO set for 25 years and still in love with them.
I have my mom's set.. from 1955!
Do you guys want more 😂 I sell it and get you free stuff 🤣🤣
@@isaaceggleston9139 I'll take you some free cutco shit.
If its the only knives you used than not surprised. Most people just want something that cuts. But its still way overpriced.
@@Secretsofsocietymost people want to buy something valuable- that they don’t have to buy again…. Forever. Lol
I acquired my first Cutco knives in 1971… that’s 51 years ago!! I have been using them and adding to my kitchen knives since. I’ve sent them in to be sharpened for free and in some instances replaced at no cost when Cutco deemed the knife should be replaced instead of sharpened. I had a pair of Kitchen Shears that could no longer be returned to optimum performance replaced. I even sent in a paring knife that had lost its tip and it too was replaced. I have never had a problem with the handles and consider them to be well balanced.
Are they expensive? Yes. But they are a lifetime investment. I have definitely found value in ownership. Besides while other knives are cheaper, you’ll end up throwing them away and buying new. I’d hate to think how much those cheaper knives would have ended up costing me after 51 years. So, yes, I am a fan of Cutco knives.
Same. My parents bought a complete set back then that came with a sharpening tool. They still have them and cutco replaced a pairing knife my brother broke the top off.
... lost its* tip (it's = it is) ...
Those were made probably when they were actually made decent.
@Karen Dalkin,
My parents were married in 1955 and received a set of Cut co for a wedding present. I am STILL using those knives daily! They are still sharp and I have never felt they needed to be sent in to sharpen. I love them...
I was just hired to work for Vector Marketing and heard nothing but great things about them
Funny that all the negative comments are from people who "almost" worked for them, and all the positive are from people who actually own the product. 🤷♀️
Currently working for them... so far, I haven't found shadiness, ngl.
Unpaid training: Yeah... they don't get paid for it either.
Referrals: you're the only one who talks to them so they aren't shared.
Hiring new applicants: just inviting people as a fresh employee can get you free stuff... though it's not a great incentive since that's more sharks in the sea.
I love my cutco knives. I bought them used in garage sales and have a warranty for life. Free sharpening and have had two knives replaced in 10 yrs.
I agree. They are well made. Certainly my favorite knives in our home. We have some other brands, but I always reach for the Cutco 1721 trimmer, my favorite.
@@jimclifford5434 I’m glad you like the products! I’m not sure why this guy was just bashing them. I’m a sales rep & I’ve sold to people who already own some of our products. They absolutely love Cutco which is why I was able to sell some more of the products.
@@mcdaddy9563 He's bashing them because the grind and steel selection is inferior to a $35 Victorinox while they're selling for $140 +. 440A is the cheapest junk stainless on the market after 420 series and they're stamped and hollow ground with zero distal taper. Even without the dishonest business practice they're selling a cheapo product for egregious prices.
@Heat in 5. Made in the USA doesn't magically make then any better quality lol, we manufacture plenty of absolute dogshit here. Stamped or laser cut, hollow ground 440A is Wal-Mart generic brand quality.
@Heat in 5. I do, that's why I buy from US custom makers that produce elite work.
To be honest, I was given a Cutco clip point hunting knife with a double d edge. It was given to me in the mid 90s. I have cleaned a lot of deer, fish, and camped with it for 30yrs. The knife is fucking amazing.
Heck yeah 👍🏻 😂❤
So let me get this straight… he bashed Cutco knifes and then promoted his own… and then proceeds to talk and act exactly like a Cutco rep?
Vector marketing may indeed be a pyramid scheme but Cutco knives are no ripoff. They are incredible products.
If you want to call Cutco bad do a live video showing each knife in action. Cutco is by far the best knives I’ve ever used and I don’t even own them.
Check the Cutco vid on my channel if you want a head to head comparison lol.
I splurged on a 5 piece kitchen basics Cutco Set in the 1980's. It was my best investment. I make 14 quarts at a time of sauce from scratch throughout the year and it would take forever if I did not own this perfect set of knives. My hands and fingers are safe because of the well fitting handles. I've added to my set and enjoy every piece! I came across this TH-cam and couldn't believe the review. In our motorhome I have a post-it note of last minute packing items and 3 Cutco knives are a must, the cheese, paring & trimmer. My husband already has the fishing and filet knives in his tackle box, those I also need at times. I've used friend's knives in their kitchens and get frustrated, eventually gifting them with a basic, maybe a trimmer or the cheese knife. Interesting Cutco could be in business so long and still sell a coveted product to good cooks. It's been 12 years since I've sent them for sharpening, and so excited for their guaranteed service to return practically new knives. Might be my last send away as I'm in my mid 70's. But I'll still give as gifts!
I acquired my first Cutco knives at age 20… I’m still using them at age 71.
@@handyman8921 To each his own opinion, I'm old and wise(r), been there, done that. These younger generations and you tube are so cute, they love hearing themselves be experts. So, to each his own, enjoy listening to yourself.
I’m in college working for Cutco right now and we don’t do door to door anymore. In fact most of our demos are typically virtual now. I’ve made a good amount of money, I pay monthly bills and I used to work two jobs and was able to pay my bills and fund my tuition. I’m training to be an assistant manager and I love my job and the people I work with. The handle is made of thermo resin, the handle is comfortable and I’ve had many customers say they love the handles. It’s also made to be dishwasher safe. The reason why it’s high valued it’s because of the forever guarantee. I’ve been treated very well at this job and I feel bad for people who have had bad experiences and I’m sure it’s part managers. I have amazing managers and I’ve had an amazing experience with the knives and with the company. I’m going to Punta Cana with this company soon.
I’ve had a great experience with Cutco. Had one set for 30+ years. Cutco sharpens my knives for free, even came to my house to do the sharpening. The rep found a couple of knives with damaged handles from normal use plus one that I had melted the handle. The replace all of them for free. They even told me that if I pass down my set to my kids, the warranty goes with them. And btw, the reps I met were great! I’m a Cutco fan!
Liar
@The Rooster No this is absolutely true, they do lifetime free sharpening sand the warranty is a no questions asked warranty. Now, this is why the knives are SOOO overpriced, and for someone who sharpens my own knives I don’t need the lifetime sharpening guarantee, but DO see why that is valuable to some ppl. Also, I’m not really a fan of the geometry of the blades that I’ve tried, too thick blade stock and too thick behind the edge. But the guy who made the original comment above is not lying about his experience
Absolutely correct. Mine were so bad (i messed them up), they had to redo the knife blade and then sharpened them. And if they can't fix it, they will replace them. Does this guy doing the video buy from a place with a lifetime warranty? 🤔 I don't think so.😌
Cutco simp
…and a bot.. 🤡
Have my Cutco set for 30 years. Love the knife and love the guarantee. I have sent them back for sharpening several times. They have even replaced several of my knives at no cost. LOVE CUTCO
Either you don't cook much or only use it to cut butter because a $10 stamped sheet metal knife does the exact same job. A real steel knife will actually last a lifetime and work like new after sharpening.
My guy is just saying anything he can that would make it sound bad. Cutco has a forger in the factory and do a double heat treating process on the steel which keeps them sharp. No mass produced knife is completely hand made that would be idiotic. The handle has been proven to be more comfortable to anyone with arthritis and is in a New York museum of art. Clearly just hating to hate
I've never seen a more poignant example of the Dunning-Kruger effect, you're so hilariously ignorant that you don't even understand how little you actually know. Firstly there's no such thing as a 'forger'. A forge or a blast furnace which is what actual blacksmiths use to bring steel up to temperature is something Cutco does not have, because all of their blades are stamped from 440A stainless sheets, only thin, soft, shitty steel can be stamped. Quality steel of appropriate stock thickness has to be laser or waterjet cut, drop forged or true forged. 440A is the cheapest stainless with the lowest carbon content that you can buy, until you get into 420 series restaurant supply store knives that are $5 a pop. There is no amount of heat cycling and cryo treatment that can be done to 440A to make it have anything more than dogshit edge retention, its sub 56 hrc with low carbon and high chromium, the only thing it has going for it is stain resistance. The handle is awfully designed for a proper pinch grip, the blades are hollow ground with no distal taper and way too shallow at the heel.
I actually work for Cutco right now. The reason why the blade is $152 is because you’re not just paying for a knife. You’re paying for a knife that’s literally FOREVER GUARANTEED. The handle won’t chip,break, or crack. However if it does you can always return it back & get a free one back. Not sure why you’re complaining about the knife for; if you didn’t like it then you had the option to return it & get your money back
I wouldn't take him too seriously. Dudes like 45 with a playstation shirt on.
It's a resin handle, a plastic Victorinox won't chip, break or crack, but they sure will melt on a hot surface. Cutco could replace a knife 5 fold and still make a profit, that shows you how heinously overpriced they are. Would you buy a base model Honda Civic for $150,000 if it had a forever guarantee?
@thecookseye7383 reasons people buy Type Rs. I mean Honda Civic is quality period. So if there was a forever guarantee on them. Well you would live in riceland and so many street ricers everywhere. I drive a VW Rabbit and know how much people love civics. 😂😂😂
I am the guy 99% of the time who follows your "if i can get equivalent for cheaper, then I will" train of thought. But not in this case. I will ALWAYS recommend cutco knives. I drop them all off once a year for sharpening (for free). When they get damaged or worn, they replace them for free. My grandma has a set that is older than me and the steak knives still cut like its butter and still look like new (probably because they've been replaced over the years). I understand the hate on the marketing side, but i still love my cutco
“Disses Cutco advertises for Competitors “🤦🏾♂️😂😂😂
This guy must have gotten fired from his janitor job at the Cutco facility.
The janitor at the Cutco facility would be able to make a better knife out of his home garage than Cutco does.
@@thecookseye7383 on a serious note, what brands of knives are good?
@@Empty7775 For under $100 the Tojiro DP Series is impossible to beat. For under $200 the Takamura R2 Migaki, Tojiro Pro or Kohetsu Aogami Super & HAP40 lines are great, for around $300 Yu Kurosaki is amazing and if you prefer western profile blades the Zwilling Kramer Euroline is good.
@@thecookseye7383 thank you i appreciate the info
“Worked” for Vector one summer in college. Learned a valuable lesson about who I was and what I didn’t want to do professionally. That being said, I still have my original knives and the DD edges still work after 30 years (never sharpened). I love the knives! Just ordered the Ultimate block so I can get them all together. BTW…
MADE IN AMERICA! 🇺🇸
(If you respond by calling me a simp or fanboy, you’re simultaneously labeling yourself as a broke, disgruntled, basement dweller who supports Chinese labor camp style manufacturing and communist ideology)
Amen brotha 🥇🥇🐓🍗🍴
When you are over 50 and your parents purchased Cutco Knives over 50 years ago....had knives replaced and resharpened without question......it is hard to beat the service. Yes there are better knives out there but do you get the same customer service and warranty....NO! I have a full set and there is no buyers remorse. Dog on them all you want but people who buy these knives are not using them professionally. Our knives are used daily and when we have guests they enjoy the steak knives and we get comments on how nice they are and how sharp they are!
Knew a lot of people in high school that tried to convince me to sell Cutco knives. Knew a lot of people that regretted it. Glad I wasn't one of them.
That's fair. The job isn't for everyone.
There is no one product can make all people like it. What you said is not fair for cutco knives.
Man I had so many friends get sucked into cutco in high school. This one guy pretty much recruited the entire friend group, and then a few months later they all realized it was BS
sorry they didn't have a good leader
what made it bs
@@realityresearch2974 I have start working for cutco summer job. I then my friend tell me is bs=bullshit. He tell me the company have a bad reputation.
Is this about the performance or the lifetime warranty of the knife, or is this it the sales rep thats the problem? Sounds like it’s personal to me. I’m here for a review of how a knife performs, not some BS!! Especially from someone that has a PS shirt on, not well groomed, 40 year old gamer!!!
That was a venture I almost got sucked into when I was going into college. I got taken advantage of by a few different things, but I'm glad to say this wasn't one of them.
Sorry you didn't have a good leader
Let's listen to the guy named "Dink!"
Same
@Big Daddy ah yes as if "big daddy reliable gtfo lmao
Cutco is the number one selling knife in North America for a reason. They are made well and hold up with great customer service. They are expensive, but well worth it in the long run.
I totally agree !
Why do people bash them then?
@@josephcook8972 Because there are knives a lot cheaper AND much better quality AND made by companies that actually pay the people who sell them.
@@einundsiebenziger5488 I work for Cutco and they pay us and treat us so well! The long you work the more you get I’ve only been working with them for 2 weeks and have already made over 700$ so I think you need to reevaluate this comment 😂
@@isaaceggleston9139 what? I make that in 2 days. $700 every 2 weeks, is less than $10/hour full time.
Regardless on how lowbrow they might be built on paper, they are an absolute pleasure to use. Still love my Cutco after watching this.
Sorry dude. I love buying used Cutco knives that come with a lifetime guarantee. I’ve bought three so far and spent $40. Anything happens to them they have the same guarantee just as if I bought them new. Can even get them sharpened for the cost of postage. It’s a no brainer.
Almost got conned by them right out of high school in 2007. What made me dodge it was that the manager who was claiming he made tons of money from Vector, wore the same suit with a tear in it for 3 days straight.
Wait why did the same thing just happen to me should I be worried?😂
I worked two months for this job during college one summer. I sold like 4 sets in my first month but that was luck. I got free knives instead of money as a bonus. I still use them, lol
I was convinced for the longest time that they were the world’s strongest knives
My friend did that. He always made fun of them...and in the end, he said for the price, the knives were crap. He used them a little bit and they were not good at all.
@@brianegendorf2023 I have used them since I got married in 1977. My wife bought them before that. I think are very well made. We have had them sharpened several times and they are amazing knives. There is a reason they are the #1 selling knife in North America!
I’ve worked two months so far. I’ve sold almost 10k and am an assistant manager in training. And for the office I work for these statistics aren’t unusual. Cutco knives are good quality and most of its value is in the forever guarantee
@@jasminewang77 Exactly 💯
@@jasminewang77 yeah I work for Cutco too what area do you work in?
What I learned from this video... Do not smoke crack. Love my Cutco knives.
Hahahaha 😂
just to let everyone know, surgeons actually use worse than 440a steel for their scalpels. The reason for that is they use disposable blades which they throw away after each surgery.
Interesting but it makes sense for what they're doing. I wonder if there are surgeons who have their own set of scalpels that they clean really well after each surgery.
@@kmarshirley there probably are but it’s more than likely not used in a hospital setting, the issue is the microchips from cutting people open, those can get tissue and other stuff in them which ok you can sterilize it but it has a higher chance of not making the clean cut you need after which you need to suture the person back together. Also the size of it makes it near impossible to sharpen and get back to its original form without breaking it. Me as a medic in the army, I would probably get myself a personal set if I were ever to deploy to a combat zone but also a lot of rules go out the window in a combat setting.
so I sold Cutco for like 2 months, 11 years ago, and I'm not gonna' argue anything in this video, really. Personally, I didn't see a problem with the way they sold their product. It ISN'T door-to-door, btw...it's a referral system. You start by calling friends and family, then at every demo you do, you have that person write down the names and numbers of anyone they know who might be interested...then you call those people and ask if you can schedule a demo. As for the demo itself...it's a no-pressure situation. The salesman does the demo, and that's it. If you aren't convinced by the demo, that's it. They don't put any pressure on you at all. It IS commission-based, and though a regular salesman is not tasked with recruiting more salesman...higher-ranking salesmen ARE sent to different areas for, say, a summer, and they recruit as many salesman as they can for that summer. The salesman can continue to work for them after that if they want...but mostly it's just a summer job for younger people (college students, mainly...so that part is true)...and there IS money to be made if you're good at it. During training AND during any demo...a lot of emphasis is placed on the materials the cutlery is made from...so that's not a fact they're trying to hide or in any way conceal. I got the impression they were proud of the materials they used, and that those materials were high-quality...and after using them for 11 years...both my parents full set, and the couple of knives I myself own...and using them daily...we still haven't needed to get them sharpened, and they work as well as they did when we first got them. Cutco also guarantees them forever...which means 100% free sharpening, repair, or replacement, and no proof of purchase of any kind is required. You send them knives they need sharpening...they send you back sharpened knives. You send them a damaged knife...they send you back a new one. Period. No hassle...nothing is required but the product, an envelope (or maybe a box), and some postage. And again...that guarantee is forever...whether you bought the product(s) yourself or not. As someone with a love for and skill with cooking, who lived with a successful professional chef for a few years...I'm definitely impressed by Cutco's products. There may be better out there (though there isn't a better guarantee than Cutco's. It's matched only by one brand: Craftsman tools...and they don't sell kitchen cutlery). I'm not claiming they're a perfect business...I know that the way they do their sales is at best, less than ideal...but it's still far better than many other companies' out there. I'm also not claiming that there are no salesman that go door-to-door...but those salesman are not told to do that, and it is in fact VERY frowned-upon by the company. Some salesman may also use a more high-pressure sales method, but again, they are not taught to, and the company would very much frown on that...and likely let them go. As for cost...they are around the same cost as the two highest-rated cutlery brands on the market (and btw...salesman negotiate price, so the initial price they offer you is not nearly as low as it can go...and they also accept payments, which are also negotiable), and those brands use lesser-quality materials, and don't offer a guarantee like Cutco's...at least that's what I was taught during training (which WAS unpaid...that much is true...but it was also fun). It didn't involve any safety training...that is also true...but again, we were NOT taught to go door-to-door. It was a referral system, which is generally a lot more safe. I'm sure there have been incidents that were pretty bad...but did it occur often enough to warrant any significant change in how they operate? Probably not...but that's just a guess based on my own experience working for them briefly over a decade ago. I admit they may have stretched the truth regarding the materials they use some...but I doubt so, given how easy it would be to find out the truth of it with a quick Google search. They were also featured on the show "How it's Made", so they weren't deceiving the public in any way about that process. They literally broadcast it on a popular tv show. But I WILL grant that perhaps they weren't entirely honest. I don't know for certain, because I haven't researched it. What I DO KNOW is how well their products work when they're new...how well mine and my parents STILL work after 11 years without a single sharpening...and how incredible Cutco's "forever guarantee" is. This is all just based on my own experience as a salesman 11 years ago, and a Cutco owner for 11 years.
I work for Cutco now; been about 3 weeks maybe? Totally love it; hate how it gets harder when you run out of referrals. I don’t have much people left to contact so I’m not sure if I’m going to try adding random people on Facebook & ask them if they can help out. I really like the job, it’s fun, & it helped me a lot with my social skills. As far as the knives; I own a set of my own that I got free & I can not stop using them!
@@mcdaddy9563 sounds like not much has changed over the past 11 years then. Everyone I worked with loved it. It wasn't a good job for me mainly due to my lack of contact with most of my family and old family friends, and the fact that my own friends weren't the sort of people who could afford a set of Cutco knives...nor would they really want them. Most didn't have any interest in cooking, really. I loved hanging out in the office, though. At one point, we traveled from southern Oregon up to Tacoma, Washington to attend a big company "event" (I don't really know how to describe it). They had to rent-out a high school football stadium for it. There was a big stage; speakers; a live band that was amazing; and some other activities. There were hundreds of people there, and you could tell they ALL loved the job, and the company. I realize that they're a borderline pyramid scheme...and any job that's strictly commission-based can suck if you aren't really good at it...but if you ARE...there's A LOT of money to be made. The product itself though...worth every penny. Again...we've been using our set for 11 years...haven't had them sharpened even once...we cook A LOT, and use them daily...and thoutgh we are going to be getting them sharpened soon...they're still the sharpest knives we own...by far. As for this video...I gotta' disagree about the materials. They're top notch. Ours look exactly as they did on day 1, and that's after thousands of washings in the dishwasher. Cutco is very open about the materials they use, because they're proud of them. There may be better knives out there...but I've never used any. Cutco knives are NOT a ripoff. I'm not a professional chef, so I'm not sure what a professional chef who's used A LOT of expensive, top-quality knives would have to say about Cutco knives (just the product, without any bias concerning the company itself)...but I'm an experienced home cook. A good one. And if after 11 years of hard use, the knives still look as good as they did on day 1, and the butter knife is still sharp enough to cut through a thick strip of leather (which ours are...I've tested that)...that's a good knife.
@@TimPetrone Totally agree; I love everything about it; I actually haven’t been working in these past 2 weeks because I was caring for an uncle, which means no paycheck sadly lol. My uncle ending up passing away about 2 days ago & thanks to his wife & siblings I was able to keep his “Signature Set” as something to remember him by. I’ve been using them ever since. Totally in love with them. Not the way I wanted to get ahold of a bigger set but I’m glad I can use them & not only prepare food quickly, but reminisce the memories I hold of my uncle. As far as the sharpening, I agree 100%. I know people with a set that haven’t even sharpened them yet & it’s been a little over 10 years. I love the job, but the whole commission thing is pretty lame lol.
@@mcdaddy9563 sorry about your uncle...but I'm glad you received something that will remind you of good memories every day. I really don't blame people for criticizing the company itself, given that they use salesman rather than selling in stores, and the job is commission-based...but it truly is a far better system than other commission-based sales companies that don't sell their products in stores (Kirby vacuums, for example...which I also briefly sold...but though their product was incredible back in the 50''s and 60's...today it's great for about a year...two if you're lucky...then it goes to shit. We found that out the hard way). I don't understand the criticism of the product itself. It's truly a great product...clearly made using top-quality materials...and the handle was designed by a hand surgeon. I'll admit it's not the best design (speaking of ONLY the chef's knife, here) for the type of grip used by professional chef's when chopping...but it's not designed for professional chefs. It's designed for regular people...for home kitchens...and they often don't hold a chefs knife the way a chef would. As for the sharpness...again...after 11 years of daily use, and zero sharpening's, I was able to cut through a tough steak like it was butter just last night with a table knife (literally a butter knife, for those who don't know). I don't even bother with the actual steak knives. When I was selling them years ago, a cousin of mine (who was rather poor), purchased a k-bar (he was in the navy during the first gulf war), because he's really in to hunting, fishing, and outdoorsy stuff (I think he bought a filet knife, as well)...and a single table knife. Which one do you think he talked about the most after that?? The table knife. When I sold a pair of Super Shears (scissors) to the mayor...she hadn't been planning to buy anything. She agreed to let me do a demo as a favor, because I was a homeless member of her community. When I showed-up for the demo, she presented me with a sort-of "homeless care package"...just a big basket full of basic hygeine items and non-perishable foods. I didn't really need most of it...but it was a very touching gesture, coming from her...especially since I'd generally been treated like garbage in the community I grew up in, for no reason other than not having a home. She then went on to ask me about myself. She wanted to get to know me...to understand me, as a member of the community she was leading. So I told her...the good stuff, as well as the bad (including my criminal history...which is ancient history now). She never judged me at all, and was the first genuinely kind and understanding person I'd met since I'd become homeless. After that, I did the demo...and she was so impressed by the Super Shears, that she had to buy them (for gardening and cutting fabric)...and they were $80 at the time. She may have purchased one other knife, too...I can't remember. So even people who, going in, have zero intention to buy anything, often DO end-up buying something after seeing how incredible the product is, and learning about the "forever guarantee", which is the best and easiest guarantee possible. After that, the mayor and I became friends. Not the sort of friends that "hang-out"...I was 30 at the time, and had gone to high school with her son...so she was much older. Also, on top of being the mayor (which is an unpaid position, btw), she was also involved in other community organizations (like the Chamber of Commerce), AND she owned and operated a planning and development firm. She was a busy woman, to say the least...but we'd run in to each other on the streets a lot, and always stopped and had a conversation. A few times I dropped by her office to chat, which she didn't mind at all...in fact, she was always happy to see me. Being homeless was awful...especially in my small hometown, where most judged me harshly for my past crimes (all of which were minor, and involved petty thefts, mostly...I'd never hurt anyone), AND for simply being homeless...also openly gay (though you wouldn't know unless I told you, or you had wizard-level gaydar). The community was absolutely awful to me, which is why I moved as soon as I was able, and have no reason to ever return there. But to have the mayor not only show me sympathy and compassion...but also TRULY respect me and my goals...she even admired me for a number of reasons...that was what helped me get through that period of my life far more than anything else did. She was the most highly regarded, respected, and admired members of the community...I was the opposite...yet she never once judged me unfairly, and supported me in all that I did. So for her to respect and even admire me...that canceled-out the opinions of every random citizen who judged me (very few...maybe 0.5% of them...had even MET me). I haven't seen or spoken to her in close to a decade...but I will NEVER forget what she did for me at that extremely low point in my life, and I still think about it quite often. All of this was only possible because I sold her some Cutco...and I didn't have to stretch any truths, or apply any pressure to convince her to buy anything. The product simply spoke for itself. Salesman are often judged for their "convincing lies", half-truths, and pressure tactics...but Cutco doesn't do that, because they don't need to. I could do a demo without speaking a single word, and still sell the product. She was undoubtedly impressed by that, and respected that I didn't try to pressure her in any way, despite having a commission-based job, and a desperate need to sell the product so I could get off the streets and back on my feet.
I yesterday bought CutCo cheese knife at Costco.
So what is the best brand and quality kitchen knives from Amazon? I need a Paring and Utility knives.
Japanese SHUN !! German WUSTHOF!
I hate Vector but I have had Cutco for 20+ years and they are still rocking good. They are the set I bought when I was 21. I have some forged high end knives and love, but are expensive. And who else makes the Spatula Spreader? That thing rocks for days.
I actually have a set of cutco knives myself; totally love them. If I ever need to resharpen them or want them polished I can pay the shipping price of like $9 & get the polishing & sharpening free. They haven’t gone dull yet or broken for that matter.
They’re cheaply made at Wusthof Classic price points. Anyone and I mean anyone that buys Cutco anything is an ignorant gullible fool! They literally feel like plastic toy knives while every blade is thin and bends back and forth extremely easy. You’re happy with them, good for you.
@@Thamac15 To each their own I suppose. 😵💫
@@Thamac15 salty much
Liar
I have several cut o knives & 1 Babish knife. My Babish knife developed rust spots with in 1 month. What did I do wrong?
We were gifted Cutco knives for our wedding nearly ten years ago. We use them almost every day; it's probably a case of not knowing just how much we are suffering. That being said, is there anything that can be done with them other than just buying new as you recommend?
yea they're great decorations for your bin
@@Laerthor trash bin?
Send them in to Cutco to get sharpened they have a forever guarantee. You just have to pay shipping
Send them out for sharpening.
I'm currently a cutco sales rep. I'm not sure about their past, but there is a base pay; a fixed amount per virtual presentation/onsite demonstration. I get paid whether i sell or not, and like any other job, as i work, I get better at my position. A no sale week is basically OJT. Making enough sales in a week for my commission percentage (which grows with increased career sales) to offset my base pay is just a bonus.
My parents have a Cutco knife set sold to them by my brother's friend some 15 years ago. I liked them at the time if only because they were replacing a cheap set of WalMart knives my dad got in like the early 90's. They're WAY overpriced, but I guess technically better than literally the worst knife on the market (though not if you compare them dollar-for-dollar).
Back in the summer after my freshman year of college I was having trouble finding a job and found a Vector marketing ad. I signed up and made it to like the second day of training when I could physically FEEL the soul draining from my body and never went back. Found a much more fulfilling job facilitating a day camp a week or so later.
I've been using my set 20 years.. The shears still work after I accidentally cut an electrical cord still plugged in and melted a spot, but didn't shock me.. Knives are also still great. 🤷🏻♂️
Send your shears in and they will replaced then with new ones for free 😊
@@Torontoknifegirl oh, I thought it was for 50% discount.. Did they change that..?
@@ChrisSmithson it's a mistake.
My dad just burnt he handle off his trimmer and sent him a new one.
You just send it in, no need to call.
If you're in Canada, I can help you with that.
I love Cutco 🇺🇸! Hard to beat American made since 1949 and a Forever Warranty‼️
It's easy to beat stamped, hollow ground 440A stainless with no distal taper, at less than a third of the price. It's overpriced junk, they should be priced equivalently to an entry level Forschner or Dexter.
Do you have a Canadian Amazon link for the Babish knives? Thx for this.
Story time:
I have a cutco knife, I bought it from a friend’s cousin who was starting college and wanted a part time job. I felt bad and wanted to help a friend. Iv never really enjoyed bringing really expensive knives to work because I’ll beat the shit out of them. Cutco seemed like a good option tbh! I got a friends and family discount for buying 3… one was a gift one bread knife cause I cut a lot of croutons at my job at the time, and a santoku (my preference) I took them to work and got laughed at “yeah yeah guys, whatever it’s just a beater.” One day ONE DAY into general prep work my santoku was dull. I got laughed at even harder. I STILL get laughed at for my cutco. Iv tried sharpening it. It doesn’t keep a blade. Iv had a Chicago steel santoku that I bought from Walmart for $20 10 years ago that STILL gets the job done with minimal maintenance. My cutco cost $89!!! That’s the discount price. It’s still dull it’s still the most expensive knife in my bag and I STILL GET LAUGHED AT!
Buy cutco: get bullied…
Just get it sharpened for free like everyone else and then its like brand new lol
You have to sharpen knives
Love my cutco... had them for 4 years 0 regrets, use them daily. Mother in law had them from the 1950s and she used them till she passed away in 2021 now her grandkids have them and they love them...100% worth the investment.
I just applied for an interview with them bc i got an envelope from them in the mail recommending me to apply for the summer 😭😭😭 i think im gonna tell them I've changed my mind and look elsewhere for summer jobs...
Omg I literally just got recruited and after watching this idk how I’m gonna tell them I quit like I haven’t even went to a training yet do I just not show up or what?
What are your thoughts on Misen??
The knives are incredible. The guarantee is the best. You can't use a chef knife for everything. You're bashing Cutco but telling people to use your code. Millions of people love Cutco and that's never going to change 🙂
How much did they pay you to say this?
@@LaunchpadCooks nobody. You have a lot of spare time on your hands apparently. Try the cheese knife and you'll see a difference. I know chefs that have been using Cutco for 25 years, sent in for service and got new knives for free.
To each their own.
The knives are incredibly bad, the guarantee is the best way to heinously overcharge for junk materials. A 1000% markup on 440A sheeted stainless means they could replace the knife 5 times over and still make a huge profit. 440A is a disposable grade steel, Cutco also hollow grinds their knives with no distal taper. Forschner knives at $40 have better steel and grind. People who love Cutco love Cutco because they don't know any better, they're like McDonalds patrons who have never tasted a decent burger not to mention a prime steak.
@@thecookseye7383 lol its funny when people say they've tried them all and nothing compares to Cutco. You can't possibly compare Cutco to McDonalds 😅
@@Torontoknifegirl Nobody who has actually tried a piece of decent steel has ever said that. It takes complete ignorance of the existence of even mediocre cutlery to think that nothing compares to Cutco. And you're right Cutco is much worse than McDonalds, Cutco would be the equivalent of McDonalds charging $15 for a McDouble
What's some decent knives for general kitchen use? If ya got some recommendations.
The cutco trimmer is the perfect knife for all your kitchen needs wether It’s slicing raw chicken or chopping small veggies
What is your opinion of Henckels ?
This video strikes me as (and you confirmed this in your own video) that you already had your own opinions before you ever used them and your experience with them is very minimal. I'm waiting for some substantial evidence against Cutco. I've not seen anything like that. But you know what I do see plenty of? Nothing but great things to say from people who own them.
Watch the Cutco video on my channel, from an actual knife industry professional.
I currently work here I love my job its not a scam totally legit I highly recommend these knives
If it wasn't a scam the wouldn't charge you to work there lol
@@Theorcman2008 Not sure where you applied but they don't charge you to work there. I've been with the company over 2 years and it's the best job I've had
@@vatsalsudani2006 They make you pay for the knives and rope and shit you use for the demo. So yeah they charge you.
@@Theorcman2008 again not sure where you're getting that from but I never paid for a sample kit or rope or leather and I've been with the company over 2 years. I've never had any of my reps buy it either and I've been a manager for over a year. We have been operating on virtual systems so there's no need to buy anything, so I'm not sure what you're talking about. They used to have to purchase a sample kit but that has not been the case in a long time
You can tell from this video that you have not personally worked for cutco.
It also seems as though you haven’t done the most extensive research on it .
Cutco is handcrafted by blacksmiths in the factory. Cutco handles were designed by industrial designer Thomas Lamb and studied on over 700 pairs of hands for comfort. And for knives that last 50+ years…. i say you definitely get your money’s worth.
You're in a cult.
I bought a set in 1998, still sharp as hell and love them. My daughter’s friend cut his hand so badly with the bread knife he needed reconstructive surgery 🤷♀️
Your marketing skills seem only to emphasize the negative. As such, this video was not useful.
my mom and grandma have knives from vietnam that are like $5-15 USD and they cut sooooo good. barely need to sharpen them. never used cutco, but i doubt it’s better than those knives that my mom/grandma have had for over 20 years
They still have deceptive recruitment practices, and my manager did lie to me a ton when I started, but it can also be a wonderful opportunity if you're able to get a ton of sales.
When did you do training I just done training yesterday but I quit because I don't know anyone who will buy but it may work for some people my friend is working there and doing good
What did they lie about?
@@jonny4509torres Coach you through sell the product. They did lie about helping you.
The guy who sold me mine was a grown man, extremely helpful, not pushy… actually put some knives back saying the one I selected already could do the job. No issues here.
I work for vector marketing..I made $1,250 in my first weekend. Sure people don’t like the business model but there’s money to be made. I just won a trip to Cancun and a $15,000 scholarship. Say what you want but cutco changed my life. I’m 18
I apologize but I don’t understand how a company that’s apparently been in business for many years sales junk.. that’s bizarre.
I had my set for maybe 20 years, and tgey re services for fee. You pay postage
"I used the knife a little bit... I already knew what I thought about it"
OK so biased review, got it.
I went in for a interview with them. I walked out and never looked back. Extremely shady.
Cutco rock
Pretty much anything that is sold by door-to-door salesmen has always looked sus to me
So should I tell the millions of customers that have loved Cutco for 10+ years now they got scammed?
You currently shill Cutco, don't you?
Yes you definitely should, that way they could have a chance to ditch their trash knives and buy something that has decent steel and grind.
Cutco, the best I ever had , going on my second decade and never had the sharpen it once the warranty is unbelievable Cutco the way to go 🇺🇸
My parents have a cutco knife, and I've sharpened it a fair few times. I also learned to cook with it as my primary knife. I also gave them a Shun knife--my mom uses the Shun, my dad still uses the cutco.
I think the reason why is that the cutco is *thin*. Like, the stock is thin. Geometry cuts, and cutco knives cut fairly "well" when they're dull. I also think my dad avoids the Shun because it's "too pretty".
Like, it's a piece of crap, overpriced knife, but if you're used to cutco, I think you want to upgrade to another stamped knife like a victorinox.
the victorinox knives would definitely be an upgrade, and like 1/4 the price.
Fact, any other knive company does Not have a forever guarantee or lifetime replacement like Cutco knives. Fact, Cutco knives are made in USA. Those two facts alone make Cutco superior over any other knive made. Buying your Shun knive seems pretty indeed, because that's all it is.
@@joshuaespinoza534 I didn't know they were made in USA. I guess that explains why the quality is so bad.
@@CultureStress ur tripping! u don’t know about that usa made,
people prefer stuff made in the usa bc it’s better quality, better metal for tools, more thread count on shirts
and not made by hungry kids
@@realityresearch2974 but Cutco is USA made and they're terrible. I think when something is "made in USA" they know Americans will buy it even if the quality is bad, so they don't bother to make it good quality
Off topic but have you gotten to try the new Dietrich whiskey from Belle of Dayton?
Nope. I'll have to check it out
When I started college I was looking for odd jobs and a recruiter for a knife company gave me a flyer.
I needed a job and was interested in what being a sales rep was like so I got a ride to the recruitment meeting and stayed for the full session. It was scummy, predatory, and rotten to the core. The pay sounds good on paper, but after one 'practice call' with my grandmother I knew this wasn't for me.
Basically 3 hours of my day wasted but a valuable lesson in marketing scams and scummy companies like cutco.
It’s called sales.
Lmao!
I keep seeing ads for some random Serbian knife company (sorry, don't remember the name), definitely bullshit marketing (being pretty experienced with knives), but i'd love to see if they actually stand up to their claims.
@@kovac8964 i keep getting ads for some serbian chef knife, i don’t think it’s actually from Serbia, they’re just ripping off the style
I have a fellow blind friend I’m currently trying to talk out of buying to seek for them. Not sure how to go about it though
Anybody questioning your integrity or motives around this video have clearly never watched any of your other content.
My mom has that cutco knife from 20 years ago. I can get it sharp but it spends most of it’s life quite dull
When I was fresh out of high school I was nearly recruited. Turned down the job because it seemed fishy and happy I did. Never work for a company that makes you buy something up front to sell.
not true. you do not have to buy anything to sell Cutco. very inaccurate. stop spreading lies about a company that changes lives
Never work for a company or build a business that makes you buy Anything upfront everyone, you hear that????? It's silly to build a business and expect to buy Anything for your company upfront. Always expect for it to be given to you for free or on credit.
Only work for someone and get paid hourly and settle in life like the guy who posted this original comment.
Pffffff!
Do you hear yourself?
Have you achieved anything in life?
Look at this guy's channel. What a big ass kid!
@@joshuaespinoza534 Jesus Christ Joshua, can you fücking relax?
My parents own the whole cutco knife block, and honestly, they havent gone dull yet. I think my parents like to have it because it's just a nice looking set. Not sure how much they spent on it but my mother, who does all the cooking, uses her own knives. Probably cuz of the size of cutco knives, and also so those knives dont lose their edge. They've had them for about a decade by now and I use them when I go home and they are still decently sharp. I think they are okay if you done use knives often and have "show" money, but if you are serious about your cooking and like to cook every day with fresh produce, buy a beater or buy a single nice Chef's knife or Santoku.
Personally, I have a Wusthof 6" chef knife (discounted at $80) and though it is a bit small, I find that I like to use it. Additionally, I just added a 8" "Wekit" $60 amazon Japanese steel (i think) chef's knife and it was pretty decently sharp (got it as a gift). The Wusthof I've had for almost a year now and only sharpened it like 3 times at most and it has a pretty decent edge.
If your other knifes go dull do you have to pay for them to get sharpened again? If that knife breaks can you get it replaced for free? And are any of those knifes made in America? You might like other knifes better and they could definitely be stronger knifes but they don't have the same guarantees that Cutco has. That's where Cutco is worth the money. You just have to see the value in it. We all look at value differently and that's fine but to say it's a ripoff is misleading.
i don't have any experience using cutco knives. the company does have an interesting history. i never knew they owned kabar and case cutlery had a stake in the company at one time. i have sharpened a couple of cutco knives for people and they have sharpened up well. the company has been around since 1949. you don't stay in business that long if you're not doing something right. that being said what you say about value is true. they cost a lot. the real value is providing the company doesn't go belly up. its the last knife you ever buy. as you said they have an excellent track record of standing behind their product, it only costs a shipping fee and time being without them to have them sharpened or repaired. i don't see many other manufacturers doing the same. i've heard of people finding them on the cheap at yard sales. they ship them back to cutco and they repair or replace no questions asked.
You have to pay shipping to get your Cutco sharpened meanwhile you are without them for a week or more, it would be no more costly and far more convenient to get your local sharpener to touch up your edges. Cutco can replace a knife 5 times over and still make a profit because their materials are cheap junk and their manufacturing processes are cheap. Being made in America isn't a selling point when the product is sub par. Cutco guarantees products like late night infomercials do, the product is so cheap that they can still have positive cash flow after replacing the product over and over because it's so egregiously overpriced. It's like paying $150,000 for a Honda civic because of a few free tire replacements and a fender or two.
@@thecookseye7383 exactly, it's like being able to get a new Honda civic whenever you wanted one. Always gets the job done and cheap enough to replace forever. Like I said, you might not see the value but that doesn't mean there isn't value. It's not a Lamborghini but all replacements are free
@@evanmaurer9998 No it would be like buying a Renault that breaks down every other month causing you to be without a vehicle for weeks, won't go over 65 mph, has a shit suspension and is generally miserable to use; it doesn't matter if it will be replaced because its being replaced by another piece of shit. There is no value in charging someone 5x the real market value of what a product is worth.
@@thecookseye7383 ok well you and I know thats not true otherwise the business wouldn't have been around for so long. I worked for them for a bit. Learned a lot. Don't work for them now and still don't claim to be the best knifes out there. Honestly I don't give a shit anymore but because I'm here I'll just say there's a lot of better knifes but the company has an interesting approach to business that's worked. So you tell me who's winning and losing
The knives themselves are very good, as an owner I can attest. Don’t know any customers not absolutely satisfied. Very expensive though.
Your knives were shit before cutco wow'd you. Any sharp knife will cut a belt or a pineapple easy.
Their recruiting/work ethics is horrible. I worked for them while in school; but my family has had thier knife for over a decade now so the knife all last you a lifetime. You just need to sharpen regularly.
My father in law just bought the cutco knife set. He paid $3000....then he bought $2000 worth of pocket knives from them too.
Well I just bought a set. Wanted to spend money on a USA product. Several of my coworkers vouched for the product. One who had it for three years without sharpening. I will let you know who they hold up after 6 months!
I have a knife block with both Wusthof and Cutco and they are both amazing quality knives. Super sharp and comfortable to handle. To me, they are worth it, since I’ve owned them for about30 yrs and have no reason to replace
We were given an entire set of Cutco knives and we love them though we did not spend a dollar for them, we also are not chefs.
Saw some comment about the super shears (scissors) they can be used for both inside & outside. They come apart for easy washing & not to mention that they are dishwasher friendly! :)
So in this video you only go over new cutco. To me the thing that makes these knives stand apart is their warranty. You can "inherit" a cutco by buying through somewhere like eBay or Goodwill. My knife set would have cost over 600 dollars for a butchers knife, 9 inch chefs knife (they do make a full size chefs knife), salmon knife, pairing knife and carvers knife and a wall hanging knife block but I bought it at Goodwill for 79 with shipping. I inherited the warranty even if I am not the first owner so I can send them into cutco to be sharpened or replaced for free.
I've been a knife guy since I was 5 years old. I have owned many manufacturers knives. I know quality materials and craftsmanship. I have $5-$800 knives. My friend got into selling these right out of high school. I could tell right away they were inferior steel and way overpriced but he spent 2 hours pitching these to us so for his sake I bought the hunting knife and threw it in a drawer. It came with a cheap pleather sheath. 10 years ago my wife asked me for a knife to cut up some meat. Her knife was dull and I didn't feel like sharpening it so I gave her my cutco knife. She has been cutting meat with it ever since and I haven't sharpened it once! It has their serrations that just keep cutting. This year I bought her a used homemaker set off eBay for Christmas and I think she is gonna love them! Softer steel does not hold an edge as well but there is something to be said about their patented serrations. Plus I was surprised how well they hold value on the second hand market. I guess the high initial price and lifetime warranty? Straight edge ones are trash though.
I agree with much of what you said about Vector and the sales process. We ended up getting the Ultimate set from Cutco when my niece sold them for a summer job. When I found out what she made off our nearly $3,000 purchase (which was discounted by her--their list price is more) it was jaw-dropping. We could have just as well sent her a couple hundred dollars and been ahead, in terms of dollars.
We were perfectly happy with our self-sharpening Cuisanart set, and I would recommend most folks go that route, especially those grinding out a living. In addition, Cutco knives periodically hold sales events at Costco, with discounted prices, so no need to buy off a sales rep.
I have heard that the steel used is not actually of the highest grade, but decent. Where I think you're off your rocker is the handles. The handles are ergonomic, solid and I think the best feature (besides the double-d edge) of Cutco knives. They're the most comfortable handles I've used, admittedly only as a layman cook that has not used premium cutlery. Their steak knives are, by far, the best I have used.
The bottom line is I don't think I would recommend a Cutco purchase for most folks. I think they're great knives, and many comments below show the same from others that have owned them for many years...but they're overpriced for what they are. The average person could spend 1/4 of the money a Cutco set costs and get a department store set that will suit their needs just fine.
I have CUTCO cutlery that I did not pay full price for and I have a Kirby vacuum cleaner that I did not pay full price for. Both have sleazy marketing companies that sell the new units. Both products have flaws. Both products do a wonderful job and last a long time.
Thanks for sharing your opinion. Definitely hating on brand and comparing wrong type of knives.
Our family is really happy with our CutCo knives. We have had a whole bunch of them for longer than this young fool has been alive, and they have held up perfectly.
How does one break a knife.... It's not like stainless steel just starts rusting.... Overpriced for what you get. Maybe back in the dark ages when good quality knives were more rare and expensive these had a purpose but not anymore.
@@Secretsofsociety CutCo is made in America 👍. Of high quality components 👍. The company has a perfect customer support policy and practice that used to be standard but which is almost unheard of today in America. 👍 Thin steel knife blade material is pretty easy to break, regardless of what type it is. These knife blades are designed for thin slicing. The choppers have thicker steel. Your complaint makes no sense. You are probably some Chinese goof
@@pamtnman1515 What that you can get a better knife for a fraction of the price. Yeah I'm sure that was much harder in the pre-amazon days but look up the prices today and you will see why I think its a garbage company. I can't imagine why I would need customer service for a knife. I guess you sell these things.
@@Secretsofsociety I run a small business in the land and timber sectors. I use knives for cooking and hunting. All of my hunting knives are custom made for me to my exacting specifications. I have been hunting, trapping, and fishing since I was four years old and I am now in my late 50s. I was trained as a chef in my late teens and early twenties, and I really enjoy cooking. Your comments here stink of the spoiled and whiny young people in America and Europe who take everything for granted and who do not understand how our civilization developed, step by step. CutCo can charge whatever they want for their knives, and if the market will support it, they are rewarded by loyal customers. If the market does not support their prices and policies, then CutCo will go out of business or change. So far CutCo is doing great, so the empirical evidence is that they are a fantastic company and not a "garbage" company as you write above. You sound like a competitor who can't stand up to real competition, so you have to impugn innocent people. CutCo is an American company using American components to make high quality knives here in my home state of PA, and I get what I pay for when I buy their products. This customer is happy.
I bought a Cutco knife from a guy selling them at Market Days. I felt a little pressured to buy the knife but eventually I was convinced & excited after using the potato knife, it cut perfectly! The 7inch Santoku knife is arriving Tuesday. I will try it out but I'll more than likely return it. After speaking to my coworkers we found out that the stainless is cheap & breaks easily. He showed me the different rankings on knives and Cutco was low.. I want a knife that will not break easily & that's a high quality stainless steel knife.. When the knife arrives I will see how it works & I'll share my thoughts about it.
I’ve only ever seen those knives at Costco occasionally. I’m no knife expert now, but I knew even less then. For the life of me, I just couldn’t figure how they were asking so much money for knives with such cheap, shitty handles!
Because they were in Costco, I figured that they’d have some credibility, but I just couldn’t get passed those cheesy Playskool handles and didn’t get them. It’s a decision that I’ve never regretted.
My friend has a set of these knives that he got at a discount for working at cutco for like a month but they’re really sharp knives. The serrated steak knives go through steak like butter.
My parents bought a set back in the early 70s for a great deal and they are still going strong 🤷♂️.
The handles may look cheap but they are extremely high quality. They are made of some type of special resin that is virtually indestructible. I have abused the heck out of my cutco knives, i’ve literally used them to work on my car…i’ve done unspeakable things to them. Every time i pull them out of the block i expect them to look dull rusted and ruined because of all the abuse i’ve put them through, yet they stiIl look brand new. It’s like I must be buying a new set every year but i have never bought a replacement or sent them i for sharpening and i’ve had them for about 15 years. It took me about 10 years to figure out that these actually are indeed the best knives on the market. I think for years i didn’t respect them because i though “oh it’s cutco they can’t be that good” I was wrong. Now i treat them with respect. They would be one of the only things i would get upset over if my house burnt down, except, they probably would be one of the few things that would survive.
@@samoliver9132 I agree that the serrated steak knives are by far the best knives they make. The geometry of all the other knives are absolute trash IMHO.
I have these knives.. my mind set from 1955 & I've added to it.. they're awesome, made in usa and guaranteed for life.
The cutting board is great too! The handle isn't overly attractive, but it holds up and I personally find them comfortable and love them!
I’ve owned Cutco knives for over 20 years and love them. Vektor marketing is another topic all together but I don’t agree with the knife review at all.
That's just because you have no experience with decent knives, pick up a 210mm Tojiro DP gyuto for like $85 and compare it to a Cutco Petite Chef at damn near double the price and you'll notice your error immediately.
@@thecookseye7383 Bahaha. Ok. Thanks buddy.
Love the video....any chance of reviewing the forged in fire knife set?
Saw em at Walmart and laughed. Might go back and pick them up eventually
Ive owned a set for a couple years now, the pairing knife is honestly the best knife since its impossible to screw up a pairing knife. The mini nakiri clever is useless except for cutting sticks of butter. The chef knife is a little clunky but it gets the job done for small amounts of cutting however doesn't perform well for large amounts. Also all 3 handles are cracking in the same spot at the top even though I hand wash.....love the show love the knife look and price wished they performed or they made a more expensive knife that lived up to expectations. Anyway just thought you could make a cool video with some of the tests they do on the show like an apple slice or smashing giant bones!!!
Just got a job offer and got hired by them today. Going to decline the offer. I don’t feel comfortable selling things like this to people.
I have also been to the factory and watched them make the knife and it’s not just a cut out of steal
How about actually tearing how well it cuts.
I love my Cutco knives.
I'm hitting 100k in career cutco sales soon and to celebrate I'm going to watch this video again.