I haven't used it. I am going to send it back. The handles on some of the knives are just too small for my hands. The block is beautiful as are the knives. Too bad some of them don't fit my hands very well.
Response from Rada CutleryBy March 9, 2026
Hi James, we are sorry that the black handles are not a good fit for you. We accept returns of unused items within 90 days from purchase. Please include your order receipt and information regarding this return in or for us to process the return. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Thanks.
Not really a review just an observation. I love Rada. I bought a block set about 20 years ago. It appears to be a much better set than what is currently available. Had chefs. bread, butcher, super paring, regular paring, plus peeler, meat slicer and fork.
I was constrained by finances when needing to purchase new knives. They are sharp, but the blades are thin, actually curve when pressure is applied to the side. They are not full tang, and the handle on the Cook's knife has a raised resin line that is rough and causes irritation. The block doesn't really fit the larger knives/no customized slots and came with one foot off that my husband had to super glue back in place. They're rubber and only stapled onto the block. The knives work, and are budget friendly made in the US, and things made in the US are really hard to find these days.