I've done a forum search and haven't found anything that addresses these kinves. They are rated well by CR (#6 behind various Henkels and Wusthorf models --which I take with a grain of salt.)

I realize that a knife is a personal thing, and that these, made in China most likely would be inferior to a Wusthorf or German/Japanese knives. I just want to upgrade my knives and don't know that I want to spend the green on the Wusthorf if I am unlikely to be able to tell the difference. I do want something decent, forged not stamped, but I am not doing serious prep for a cast of thousands either.

I am now using a cheap, stamped carbon steel set purchased and TJ Maxx 100 years ago, which still take an edge but not for long.

Has anyone used the Tramontina Professional series knives? Thoughts? Opinions? Total dream object would be the Wusthorf.

Thanks for any input.

Len

Thank you so much for the info! Still shopping and seriously considering the Wusthof Ikon knives. They feel great in hand. I've got some tramontina tri-ply cookware pieces that work well and seem well made. Sounds like the quality doesn't translate to the knives.

Lenvt