Exploring the Benefits of Color Coated Knives: A Guide for Consumers

[ChefMary412]

I have had a few customers ask why they would need a color coated knife over a regular knife... what would you say??

 

[pamperedpals]

I have guests buy them because they are easy to locate in the drawer. The green quick cut paring knife is known as my middle DS knife. He know exactly which one it is because of the color.

 

[crystalscookingnow]

I've been told that the green is actually silicone which helps keep the food from sticking to the knives. In fact, if you look at the description in the catty, it says 'the nonstick coating...'.

 

[Yakmama]

Some people like to color coat their knives b/c they use certain ones for cutting meat, and certain ones for cutting non-meats (no cross contamination risks).

 

[stefani2]

Look up on CC - they will have the breakdown of all the knives (Forged, w/ honing case, and Color-coated)

They are fun/trendy
Have the non-stick coating so food doesn't stick to it
Great for a picnic/tail-gate party
Have a one-year guarantee
Good for people who aren't ready to invest in High-Quality Knives (ex; College Students)

WHY NOT have a fun green knife in your kitchen?

 

[rajenkiPC]

Might I just add that I have both the color coated bread knife and the Forged 9" bread knife. Last week I bought bagels...first day used the forged without thinking much of it...second day grabbed the color coated and holy smokes was it easier to get through that bagel! I couldn't believe the significant difference that coating made. I was a little dissappointed in my more expensive piece! LOL

 

[janezapchef]

Good to know! I've been wondering if I should buy the forged bread knife at some point if it's offered cheap. I do love the color-coated one.

 

[esavvymom]

Try our green bread knife on tomatoes! It's like slicing butter!

 

[pvt35115]

I tell people home office got a little confused on the whole "going green" concept!

 

[janezapchef]

Try our green bread knife on tomatoes! It's like slicing butter!

Our tomato knife is wonderful for this though! I actually have two of them (earned one and won one) and use them all the time!

 

[Christ Follower]

Someone told me a while back that it is good for really acidic items such as lemons, tomatoes, etc.

I guess the acid may not be so great for the forged ones? I don't know...

 

[gailz2]

I use the green tomato knife for lots of things -- it is fabulous. Some of my customers rave about the green Santoku knife, one lady has 2 of them and loves them.The utility knife from the forged collection is my new favorite knife. It is bigger than I would think of a utility knife and is amazing.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I tell people home office got a little confused on the whole "going green" concept!

I love this line!:chef:

 

[cookingwith_tara]

Also, the fact that they aren't as heavy to handle. Some elderly people or people with arthritis may prefer these over the Forged because of that. They are super sharp and don't need a lot of force when slicing. The light weight has won over many elderly ladies in my church.

 

[starrmarie]

Might I just add that I have both the color coated bread knife and the Forged 9" bread knife. Last week I bought bagels...first day used the forged without thinking much of it...second day grabbed the color coated and holy smokes was it easier to get through that bagel! I couldn't believe the significant difference that coating made. I was a little dissappointed in my more expensive piece! LOL

me too! I did a show and made the artichoke bread bowl and used the green bread knife, it worked awsome! so smooth! The next day I made the recipe for my family and used the forged bread knife, definatly a difference! Way easier with the green one. Crazy!

 

[PChefPEI]

My customers love the tomato knife, as I!! Love my forged knives too, though.

Thanks for all the great tips everyone....I will have to remember them for my shows!

 

[cwinter474]

I thought the nylon knives were to keep lettuce from turning brown. Am I thinking something else?

 

[crystalscookingnow]

I thought the nylon knives were to keep lettuce from turning brown. Am I thinking something else?

You're right on the nylon knife for that - she's talking about the 4 metal ones that are coated with the green non-stick coating.

 

[cwinter474]

oh, sorry... misunderstood

 

[pamperedpnina]

PPl. always wonder why it only has a 1year warranty while other knifes have lifetime! and the cc knifes are around the same price as the other set (not the forged but dont know what to call the other knifes.

 

[babywings76]

PPl. always wonder why it only has a 1year warranty while other knifes have lifetime! and the cc knifes are around the same price as the other set (not the forged but dont know what to call the other knifes.

probably because the coating won't last forever

 

[chefann]

The knives with honing cases don't have a lifetime guarantee. They're 5 years now.

 

[KimoMakano]

The knives with honing cases don't have a lifetime guarantee. They're 5 years now.

Holy cow!!! I never even noticed that, thanks for pointing that out.

 

[pamperedpnina]

oops but still there is a big diff. between 1year and 5years (btw was looking in an old catalog had thought it was only 5 but when I looked in the ss catalog it said lifetime lol)

 

[chefann]

The color coated knives are our bottom of the line knives. Not that they're bad, but the other 2 (with honing cases and forged) are better.There's a good knife display card/comparison on CC.

 

[cherishdawn]

I bought all of the color coated knives for a friend with food allergies. She was having a problem with cross-contamination when she was making her family meals. She is allergic to wheat, which is in everything. Everyone in her family knows the green cutlery is only for her food. It is also great for people that keep a kosher diet, or if you have a house with some meat eaters and some vegans. I do use this as a selling point at my shows!