Are Color Coated Knives Durable and Worth the Investment?

[ange13]

I have to say that I REALLY like this knife. didn't think I would--color is hideous.

anyways--i noticed a chip in the color coating today. anyone else have a problem with it yet? Just wondering before I call HO

 

[Cindycooks]

I haven't noticed it on mine or the tomato knife but it did cross my mind that the coating may eventually peel off....

 

[heat123]

That was totally a concern of mine, I liked the idea of a colored handle but thought the blade could flake with a color coating!

 

[jenniferlynne]

Guess that is why they only have a one year warranty.

Yes, I like mine too. Works better than I thought and easier to manage because it is smaller. And yes, the puke green needs to go

 

[ShanaSmith]

yes, mine has chipped a little bit too. I had posted somewhere else that mine would not be chipping since I wasn't going to use it. Well, I have, and I think it is ok. I do like the size, and it is ok on sharpness, but I much perfer my regular santoku.

 

[cmdtrgd]

I like that it is a "gateway" knife. I've said this on another post or two, but no responses on the "addiction" reference....KG WHERE ARE YOU?

 

[raebates]

This was my concern with the colored knives. I don't mind the color (though it does give me mild 70's flashbacks). I'm just afraid people will be disappointed if they chip or peel.

 

[mom2leelee]

I think the important thing is to STRESS that it's no where near the quality of our forged santoku and let people know that it is a gateway knife. I like it from small jobs. To me it's more of a knife for a college student, or a single person who doesn't so much cooking. I personally like the color, maybe because I missed the 70's by all but a year..lol. I do think we can sell it, as long as we put it in the proper context.

 

[sailortena]

My question is this .... most of the current knives have lifetime warranty. Even the Quikut Pairing Knife has a five year warranty!! Why would they sell knives that only have a year warranty? I know it's due to the colors that will change with the seasons ... but this disturbs me, as if the color coated knifes are not as good quality as the others? How would you describe the difference of all three kinds to your customers???