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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, we welcome new Rada users into the circle of admirers. Simply read through any of our product reviews and you’ll see it for yourself: customers are excited to leave 5-star reviews. And if you’ve never used one of Rada’s supersharp knives, now’s your chance to find out what the hype is all about… and then tell your neighbor about these great new knives you discovered.
This three-piece Cooking Essentials Gift Set includes three highly used and well-loved classics, the perfect additions to any kitchen and a fabulous way to “test drive” a few top sellers. Whether purchasing as a gift or for your own home, these knives make food prep a breeze. Give it a try and you’ll discover immediately why we call it essential.
Silver Handle: Item S49
Black Handle: Item G249
DESCRIPTION
Rada’s Cooking Essentials Gift Set comes with three wonderful knives, making it an ideal gift for any occasion. The Heavy Duty Paring, Utility/Steak, and Tomato Slicer covers ALL the essentials and will handle virtually any cutting task.
RECOMMENDED USES
Ready for your own home or as a wonderful gift for housewarmings, weddings, birthdays, holidays, and more. The indispensable Cooking Essentials Gift Set provides the tools to make cooking fun and easy for cooks who want to enjoy the time they spend in the kitchen.
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 of non-serrated blades, check out Rada’s Quick Edge Knife Sharpener. All pieces in this set except the 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
Heavy Duty ParingThe Heavy Duty Paring features a 3¼" blade with a slightly longer handle than the Regular Paring Knife. It offers superior leverage with more control for larger foods like cucumbers and potatoes and is also perfect for trimming chicken breasts.
Utility/Steak KnifeRada’s Utility/Steak Knife features a 4⅞" non-serrated blade, providing smooth cutting action. Use it at the kitchen counter for meal prep and on your dinner table for cutting through that perfect piece of meat.
Tomato SlicerOur 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!
"I have been using these knives for 28 years! Love them so said so on Facebook. Bought a gift set for two daughters, daughter-in-law and dear friend. I know they'll love them. Bought the tomato slicer for myself. About only knife I didn't have and I love it, too!"
Mary M.
INCLUDES Heavy Duty Paring, Utility/Steak, Tomato 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
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.
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.
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.
United States United StatesI had purchased a utility knife for my mom's birthday to replace one she recently lost at a family reunion. Unbeknownst to me, my sister also bought my mom one. We had a good laugh over that. When I was ordering online, I purchased the gift set for my dirty santa gift knowing it would be a big hit. Thanks for making a great product.
United StatesAfter using our 1 Rada 'tomato slicer' to cut steak, I recently bought a set of tomato slicers to be used as steak knives. These are the best steak cutting knives I've owned in my 65 years of life. My beloved sidekick thought I was 'being funny' when they came in, but she now agrees, they're the best 'steak knives' on the planet! We had been using a pizza cutter purchased from a box store, & finally replaced it on this order with a Rada cutter, now we won't be consuming the cheap paint & rust from the chinese one any longer! Thanks, Rada! Manufacturers of our 'go to' cutlery!
United StatesThe tomato knife is great, nice and sharp. I like the other two, but, the tomato knife is my favorite.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
Rada knives are crafted with surgical-quality high-carbon stainless steel and hand sharpened for a razor-sharp edge.
All Rada products have been proudly 100% manufactured in the USA for over 70 years.
Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned due to defects in material or workmanship.
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