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Generations of Devoted Fans
LONGTIME FANS OF RADA KNOW THIS: they wouldn’t dream of stocking their kitchens with anything but Rada products. And not just because their grandmas and moms used Rada too, but because they know Rada offers the best knives at the best value. Remarkable products at a phenomenal value. That’s the Rada way.
SINCE 1948 AND MORE THAN 170 MILLION KNIVES LATER, we’re proud to say we still manufacture in the heart of the USA. Every product is 100% made in the USA, with materials only from America. We believe so strongly in our high-quality craftsmanship that everything we manufacture carries our lifetime guarantee!
YEAR AFTER YEAR AND GENERATION AFTER GENERATION, resellers bring new Rada users into the circle of admirers. You’ll hear it over and over again: customers love our products and are excited to consider what they might add to their kitchen collection. Thank you for helping introduce Rada to cooks everywhere!
“Once you own a Rada, nothing else will do.” – Pam D.
The Starter Gift Set
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$92.35$98.05
ADD THE KNIFE SHARPENER $13.60 
This seven-piece Starter Gift Set includes a little bit of everything—perfect for giving a kitchen the high quality, multi-functionality, and great taste everyone wants in their home. This set pares, peels, and slices through any food in the house. Put it to the test and see why this is one of our best-selling gift sets.
- The 7-piece Starter Gift Set includes a Regular Paring Knife, Vegetable Peeler, Tomato Slicer, Super Parer, Bread Knife, Cook’s Knife, and Slicer.
- We hand sharpen super-hard surgical-grade T420 high-carbon stainless steel for a blade with maximum edge retention.
- Knives are hollow ground to achieve and maintain a sharp edge that lasts. When sharpening is needed for non-serrated blades, it’s an easy and inexpensive at-home process with our Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
- Available with a choice of silver satin aluminum handle and black resin handle. Handles are either offset or have a built-in finger guard to protect fingers while cutting.
- Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee: Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in material or workmanship.
Silver Handle: Item S38
Black Handle: Item G238
The Extraordinary Value of The Starter Gift Set
DESCRIPTION
The Starter Gift Set comes with six amazing knives and our wonderful Vegetable Peeler, providing some of the finest products Rada has to offer! Whether the recipient is living on their own for the first time or has been married for 50 years, this gift will be treasured.
RECOMMENDED USES
Ready for your own home or as a fantastic gift for housewarmings, weddings, birthdays, holidays, and more. The ultimate selection in cutlery, The Starter Gift Set includes a wonderful variety and is a great start to any meal.
BLADE
To assure our customers get the best knives available, all Rada blades are crafted from surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel for a lifetime of durability then hollow ground for incredible sharpness. Designed with frequent use in mind, non-serrated, hollow-ground blades can be easily re-sharpened to achieve a like-new blade again and again. For easy at-home sharpening, check out Rada’s Quick Edge Knife Sharpener. All pieces in this set except the Vegetable Peeler, 6" Bread Knife, and Tomato Slicer can be sharpened.
HANDLE
This set has two handle options. The silver handle is made from permanently cast silver brushed aluminum and has a satin finish. The black handle is constructed from black stainless steel resin. Both are incredibly durable and fit beautifully into any kitchen décor.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Regular Paring -
Our Regular Paring is Rada’s best-selling product. This handy knife’s 3¼" blade slices and pares with ease, making it a wonderful addition to meal prep. It will quickly become one of the most-used knives in the kitchen!
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Vegetable Peeler -
Rada’s innovative Vegetable Peeler features a dual-edged blade with a swiveling design, perfect for both right- and left-handed cooks. This utensil effortlessly peels vegetables and fruits and makes it fun to create chocolate curls.
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Tomato Slicer -
Our world-famous Tomato Slicer boasts a dual-serrated 5" blade, allowing cooks of all skill levels to make a clean, straight cut through tomatoes every time. Great for use on citrus, peppers, and heads of lettuce too!
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Super Parer -
Our Super Parer is exactly what the name says! Our largest paring knife is one of the most useful kitchen tools you can own. With its 4⅜" blade, you can easily cut through tough veggies or a bagful of potatoes.
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6" Bread Knife -
Nothing slices all types of bread better than our 6" Bread Knife—no smashing or crumbling! This is the best bread knife you’ll find. Use it on bagels and rolls and even fibrous vegetables like cabbage.
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Cook's Knife -
The blade of Rada's Cook's Knife is just 6¼" long, perfect for cutting and mincing while still being easy to control. Use it to cut anything from ice cream cake to meat. Now that’s versatility!
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Slicer Knife -
Our Slicer is one of three original knives produced by Rada over 60 years ago, and it's still going strong! An impressive 7" blade will easily carve a holiday turkey, but is equally useful when cutting a melon.
STARTER GIFT SET ★★★★★
"I have purchased this item at least 3 times for gifts and have been very pleased with the set each time and the people I have given them to have also loved the gift. They say they are the sharpest knives they have ever used. Would not hesitate to buy any Rada product."
Loretta C.
Product Specifications
INCLUDES Regular Paring, Vegetable Peeler, Tomato Slicer, Super Parer, 6" Bread Knife, Cook's Knife, Slicer
BLADE MATERIAL Surgical-Quality,
T420 High-Carbon Stainless Steel
BLACK HANDLE MATERIAL Molded Resin
SILVER HANDLE MATERIAL Cast Aluminum
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION USA
PRODUCT WARRANTY The Lifetime Guarantee
Ready to Last a Lifetime
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A dull knife is a dangerous knife! Keep your blades sharp. When Rada’s high-quality non-serrated blades need sharpening, there’s no need for a professional knife-sharpening service. You can do it yourself in a matter of seconds with the modest but oh-so incredibly effective Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
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Rada recommends hand washing all fine cutlery. Hand washing prevents microscopic dings on a knife blade’s cutting edge, eliminates the harsh environment created by a dishwasher’s high temperatures and abrasive detergents that will negatively affect its handle, and ultimately extends the life of the knife.
While Rada’s black handle knives and utensils are more dishwasher tolerant than the silver handles, hand washing is still recommended.
It boils down to this: When knives last a lifetime like Rada Cutlery knives do, you want them to remain in tip-top condition so you can enjoy them for a lifetime.
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Since 1948, Rada Cutlery has been crafting knives that stand the test of time. The hand-sharpened, razor-sharp edge of the surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel blade ensures that durability reaches our customers...for a lifetime of use.
Every one of our products is handcrafted in the heart of the USA, with materials only from America. Our strong heritage and Midwest values assure dependability you can believe in and sharp good looks you’ll be proud to have in your home.
Outstanding knives. Exceptional value. That’s the Rada way.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Customer Reviews
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MJ
01/23/2023
Mary J.
United StatesI recommend this product
Knife set
Purchased as gifts. They are excellent knives and all who received them love them
LB
12/21/2020
Louise B.
United StatesI recommend this product
Starter gift set
I bought this set as a gift. It’s beautiful! Service was great. I do have Rada knives and I love them! I highly recommend you try them.
EU
12/05/2020
Elyse U.
United StatesI recommend this product
Starter Gift Set
This is a Christmas gift for one of our sons. However, I have had Rada knives for over 50 years and love them! I received my first set at one of my bridal showers and they have been my "go-to" knives ever since. I've added other knives over the years and have never been disappointed in the quality!
RT
09/07/2018
Robert T.
Starter set
Really nice set, has all the knives we need. Very sharp and the metal handles look great.
FAQs
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Silver. Our silver permanently cast solid brushed aluminum handles with a satin finish were the “originals,” dating back to post-WWII (1948), when manufacturing of non-war-related products began in earnest
Black. Our black handles are made from stainless steel resin and were introduced in 2007 to offer more choices to our customers. This handle is also more tolerant of dishwashers.
Anthem Wave. In 2019, another black handle was introduced. Called Anthem Wave, it has an ergonomic grip and is slightly longer and larger than our other handles, great for people who prefer a bigger handle.
- ◄What’s the best way to care for Rada cutlery?
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The best way to care for all fine cutlery is to hand wash and then dry immediately. Hand washing eliminates the harsh environment created by a dishwasher’s high temperatures and abrasive detergents, prevents microscopic dings on the blades’ cutting edge, and helps protect your knives from corrosion, ultimately extending the life of their finish. Caring for your knives properly assures they’ll remain sharp and in great condition for a lifetime of use
- ◄What makes Rada knives so special?
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Every Rada Cutlery product is 100% American made, from raw materials through construction. Always have been; always will be.
Our knives are crafted with surgical-quality high-carbon stainless steel and hand sharpened, giving every Rada knife a razor-sharp edge.
All non-serrated Rada knives can be easily resharpened when needed, to achieve a like-new blade again and again.
Every product manufactured by Rada Mfg. Co. is GUARANTEED FOR LIFE from defects in material or workmanship. Our craftsmanship is topnotch, meaning you’ll probably never need this guarantee, but if you do, we’ll be here for you to honor our promise.
Our products last. Families often pass their knives from generation to generation. The low price you’ll pay for that kind of quality is remarkable!
- ▼Can this product be used with both hands?
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Hooray! All Rada knives (as well as the Quick Edge Knife Sharpener) and utensils can be used by either right- or left-handed users equally well. Our Cheese Knife has special features designed to work its best when held in the right hand. However, customers have told us they use the knife with their left hand without issue.
Every serrated Rada knife and “cutting utensil” is made using the BEST type of serration for its intended purpose. Non-serrated blades are hollow ground on both sides for ultimate cutting and slicing.
- ◄How is the Quick Edge Sharpener used?
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Simply grip the sharpener’s durable nylon base at the end furthest from the wheels with one hand and pull a knife blade between the wheels of the sharpener at a slight upward angle using the other hand; repeat four to six times. This works equally well whether you hold the sharpener with your left hand (logo is facing you for “righties”) or with your right hand (logo is facing away from you for “lefties”). Now, carefully wipe off the blade to remove any metal shavings and you’re done!
The secret is in the Quick Edge Knife Sharpener’s dual steel wheels, which intersect to sharpen both sides of a knife blade at the same time. The specially hardened, high-carbon stainless wheels ensure that blades reach their sharpest point with only a few passes
- ◄Why Rada?
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Rada Mfg. Co. has been manufacturing cutlery in the Midwest since 1948, selling more than 170 million knives since that time. Every product is 100% made in the USA, from raw materials all the way through construction.
We started out in a small facility producing just six products and three gift sets, several of which are still in production today. We’ve come a long way since then and offer 125+ products from knives, utensils, and gift sets to kitchen tools, food mixes, and recipe and gift books.
Through the years, Rada has remained strong, with this goal at the forefront: providing outstanding knives at an exceptional value that everyone can afford. Because sharp knives shouldn’t be a luxury.
Rada also helps thousands of fundraising groups raise money for their causes through our Fundraising Programs and provides an opportunity for individuals and small businesses to sell and profit from Rada products through our Reseller Program.
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