4 Common Mistakes Cutco Owners Make and How To Avoid Them

This video teaches you how to get the most out of your Cutco by avoiding common mistakes Cutco owners tend to make

[wingandhog]

Good video. Reminds me how rough I am on my Cutco's, but they are still running strong after 25 years. I have only sent them in once for sharpening and Cutco actually replaced my shears and a few knives based on their lifetime warranty.

[everydayhomemakingVB]

My husband (fiance at the time) sold Cutco to put himself through college. I still have his demo set from 1976, in use in our kitchen, making daily meals for our family of 10. Still going strong after 46 years of daily use. I've had them sharpened once--sending them in again this week for sharpening. Thanks, Cutco.

[markthompson]

As a professional sharpener I find this one of the best videos on basic knife use and care.

[johnnymartinez]

Bought a set at a trade show 4 years ago…love them. Had them Re-sharpened once (FREE) and bought some more. So far….loving them. Sales rep had been great

[deborahcrabtree]

Who knew?? I’ve been using Cutco knives for 20+ years and love them. However, I had NO idea that I wasn’t using some of them correctly. This short video was very helpful. Thank you!

[bunkyman]

My parents got married in 1955. They got a set of Cutco knives and accessories as a present. I grew up with those knives. I am 65 yo and although my parents are gone, I continue to use these knives. They have never been factory sharpened and are still sharp! I use a steel on them once in awhile and they are good to go. They truly last forever! I love them, they are the best knives on the market.

[benhatcher]

I have the sales kit I bought when I started to sell Cutco. I use the petite chef's knife for everything except hard breads. The super shears are fantastic. other than that, I sometimes use the trimmer to break down whole chickens. My suggestion if you want a knife essentials is petite chef, a long bread knife life the 9-1/2" slicer, the trimmer, and the shears. If you want to core strawberries, get a cheap corer or choke down on your trimmer.

[mikeval]

im a new rep who just got his sample set today, so this video is perfect for me, thank you.

[lanoraking]

After 65 years of use, I decided to send them in for sharpening. Was disappointed that the trimmer and paring knives could not be serviced. The replacements are not as comfortable as the originals. #s 20 and 21, replaced by 1720 and 1721s? The 3 that were serviced are cleaned up and sharpened beautifully. Cost me $37 to ship them to be sharpened following the instructions supplied by Cutco.
The video is very helpful even after 65 years. god bless y'all.

[charlottewallington]

I have been using my Cutco knives and accessories daily since 1970 that means 52 years. They are the best investment I have made. I also have Cutco pots and pans.

[Cokie]

Solid video. I remember the saying that straight-edge knives are for straight motion into the food item and double-D edged knives are for sawing back and forth. Btw, I've had the wooden CuTco cutting board for 25 years (I was a rep 96-99) and I seal it with mineral oil. I've never had a sanitation issue so far. Also, all of my knives cut like razors after 25 years with the exception of the good ole trimmer. It does get the crap used out of it! LOL

[jonlouis]

We have the essential set, or the basic block set, and love them. No regrets. I will probably buy the shears next.

[slobmomrehab]

Pair in the air... we've been doing that wrong. Thanks for sharing these tips! I was researching sharpening my Cutco knives and realized after 15 years with them, maybe I'm not maximizing my investment (they were a wedding gift).

[morganafuego]

I love my Cutco knives, I even have the fisher knives, kbar outdoors, and a lot more, I became a Cutco junkie but I love those knives, those who don't, well buy what you want but for me Cutco knives and Lifetime cookware... I inherited some of both and keep buying others, quality over everything!!!

[edwardwellner]

What is the best way to clean my CUTCO knife. Are they dishwasher safe or is handwashing best?

[AWESOMEvance]

Thank you for this! I didn't know about some of these things.

[tonimartinez]

Such a shame that some people are so rude and can't even be polite in their criticism. I am using the "trash ass knives" that were my Mother's and I am 75 years old. So I wouldn't exactly say these knives are trash! They are quite serviceable and will hold up well if given the proper use and care. I use my Cutco knives on a daily basis and my neighbors are quite used to seeing me sharpening them on my patio. I did however, upgrade from my Mother's original bakelite knife sharpener to a more modern one.

[roadbiker]

You forgot to mention installing the steak knives into the Cutco block with the cutting side up so it doesn't "saw" the block.

[OkieSmokin]

Good info, headed to get a complete set today while they're demoing them at my Costco this week and researching there usefullness. My wife has been wanting them for a long time. Thanks for the tips!

[THEZEKER]

I have my Mom's Cutco knives. (R.I.P. Mom) Look, they're good knives. But they're going to get thrown around, bashed in the sink, and used to cut quickly on all types of surfaces. Learn to sharpen your own knives, which isn't difficult. You can find out how on youtube. They're knives not an investment. They are a depreciating asset...not an investment. Have fun in the kitchen.