Miracle Blade III Perfection Series Review

I'll admit it...I got suckered in by the TV ad promising to cut down on your prep time and being able to cut through a frozen carcass.  I should have known better.  I purchased a set of Miracle Blade III Perfection Series knives and the accompanying knife block several years ago.  So far, they still cut the things I need but there have been a few major disappointments.

First of all, the blades are rusting.  They are made of stainless steel, but every single knife has patches of rust on the blade.  I cannot scrub it off, no matter what I use.  Secondly, the knives never really did what they promised.  I spend just as much time preparing my foods as I did before.  I don't think it takes a genius to figure out how to use each knife, so it's not operator error.  I was also disappointed with the kitchen shears that came along as the "free gift."  Within weeks, the plastic handle had cracked and I was no longer able to bear down on the scissors to cut through so much as a plastic bag!  They went in the trash pretty quickly.  Another down side of this set is that the knife block is an added cost - it does not come as part of the set.  If you elect not to buy the block, I would be concerned about safety when considering storage.

I do like the Rock N Chop knife...this one has a curved blade and can be rocked back and forth to mince herbs easily.  Other than that particular knife, most of the others are just your run-of-the-mill kitchen set.  I have not had to sharpen the knives yet, so perhaps that is one advantage over other knives.  Despite the advertisement, the blades are not as sharp as the day I bought them...and I don't cut through lead pipes or frozen carcasses!

Overall, I really can't recommend these knives.  You could do just as well with a set from a kitchen specialty store or a supercenter.  Don't get all excited by the commercials...they're definitely a good example of "if it sounds too good to be true..."