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When you have bad knives, you just use them — albeit begrudgingly. But when you have a few good knives . . . you start kicking yourself for wasting YEARS with bad, horrible, no good knives.
That’s what happens with me every. single. time. I pull out one of my Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Knives. I shake my head over the garlic or onions or tomatoes I’m chopping, and I wonder “WHY didn’t invest in some good knives sooner?”.
If your are interested in getting new knives, here are some things I really enjoy with the DesignPro Knives:
- Comfortable Handles
These knives are very easy to hold and the handles, with the contoured edges, fit very easily in my hands and it isn’t painful to use them for large amounts of chopping. I have rheumatoid arthritis so there are times when my hands are stiff and hurt, but holding these knives hasn’t caused any problems for me.
- Thumb Guides
See the black dots on the knives in my photo? Those aren’t there for aesthetic purposes! The laser-etched dots are placed exactly where your thumbs should be as you use the knives. Having a correct grip on the knife helps give you better control and better power behind each cut.
- Weight Balance
These are not light-weight, flimsy knives — there is a heft to them thanks to the Japanese steel. But, the weight is so well balanced between the blade and the contoured handle, that it is easy to wield them in the kitchen. Just one more aspect that helps keep the knives comfortable as you use them.
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Want to try the Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Chef Knife (retail $34) for yourself? Leave a comment on this post answering the following question:
Why do you want a new knife?
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Giveaway is open to residents of the continental United States and will end October 2nd at noon CMT. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours (from the time the email is sent) to confirm his/her win.
I wrote this review while participating in a Brand Ambassador Campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Chicago Cutlery and received products to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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There are only a few things that really qualify in the “bane of my existence” catagory… Pennies, flying insects, and dull knives. As I begin to indulge my inner-culinary diva more & more, I’m convinced that my cheapie knives need to be replaced. This would be the first step in putting together my “big girl” kitchen!
I would love to win a knife because my “collection” is comprised off hand me downs from my in-laws. I’ve got two dull steak knives and one large knife I use (or try to use) for everything else.
My current knives are beyond awful.
I need a new knife because mine are all chipped and dull.
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I love to get new knives. And see how easily they chop things! I have new knives that I haven’t even used yet. I’m bad.
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I want a new knife because mine is super dull. I just cut my finger trying to slice an onion last week.
I want a new knife because all of mine are 7+ years old and NOT quality knives!
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I need new knives because my old ones do not cut very well and are dull.
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I would love a new knife, as most of ours are cheap and a good knife is the BEST!
I’m a professional cook with a family of 5 and have been using the same knife for work and at home and have been trying to budget lately so I can get a new knife that I can leave at home so my wife can cut food items while I am at work most evenings. Thanks for the consideration!
Those look like some awesome kitchen knives.
I am desperately trying to find a quality knife like the one my grandma gave me 15 years ago. She had the best knife set and passed them down to me but they are now chipped and worn. I cook a lot and would love to have a great knife to make my prep work easier!
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I would love a new knife because none of the cheap ones I would cut hot butter
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I’d like a new knife so to make my cooking easier.
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Well, we married young and had no idea the importance of choosing good quality things to fill our home with. As we got older, we realized that all of our knives stunk, but as with so many things, we just never wanted to spend money on those types of things so we continue to make do with what we have….plain and simple, we need new knives!
ohhhhh I want a new knife because I like you, have knifes that are not up to par for my kitchen uses!
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Like you used to, I still have crappy knives. I would love to get a good set for my husband and I, and even if I don’t win, will look at these
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Because I’ve tried so many and they have all been crap. I’d like to own a “real” knife.
I would actually like to win so I could give this knife to my sister. She is getting married soon, and she needs a good chef’s knife for her new kitchen!
My ste is very dull. I could use a new knife! thanks for the chance
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We just have a cheap set right now, so we could really use a new knife that cuts through things nicely!
Thanks for the cool giveaway!
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Ummm….to cut a bit@#?
Kidding, cooking is my passion and I love new utensils!
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I would love(and need) a new knife desperately since my current one is very rickety!
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