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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, 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.
Kitchen Basics Gift Set
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$27.95$30.80
ADD THE KNIFE SHARPENER $13.60 
The Rada Kitchen Basics Gift Set provides three basic knives needed every day in every kitchen by every cook— Peeling Paring, Serrated Regular Paring, and Vegetable Peeler. With a combination of serrated and non-serrated blades, you’ll never be without the right knife. And the Vegetable Peeler is perfect for all kinds of tasks, whether you’re right- or left-handed.
- The 3-piece Kitchen Basics Gift Set includes a Peeling Paring, Serrated Regular Paring, and Vegetable Peeler.
- We hand sharpen 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 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 S56
Black Handle: Item G256
The Extraordinary Value of the Kitchen Basics Gift Set
DESCRIPTION
This super-practical 3-piece set may be called basic but it’s anything BUT basic in its usefulness. The set includes three of the most-loved tools in any kitchen—the versatile Peeling Paring and Serrated Regular Paring knives as well as Rada’s innovative Vegetable Peeler.
RECOMMENDED USES
Ready for your own home or as a wonderful gift for housewarmings, weddings, birthdays, holidays, and more. The highly regarded Kitchen Basics Gift Set provides the tools to make cooking fun and easy for people who want to enjoy the time they spend in the kitchen.
BLADES
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. The Peeling Paring Knife in this set can be sharpened.
HANDLES
This set has two handle options. The silver handle is made from permanently cast brushed aluminum and has a satin finish. The black handle is constructed from stainless steel resin. Both are incredibly durable and fit beautifully into any kitchen décor.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Peeling Paring -
The Peeling Paring has a sleek 2½" blade, perfect for garnishes and detailed cutting. Specifically designed for precise tasks, it will make even complicated dishes easier to prepare!
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Serrated Regular Paring -
For those who prefer a serrated blade over a straight-edge paring knife, the Serrated Regular Paring is for you. The super-fine serrations ensure quick and precise cuts.
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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.
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST ★★★★★
"I’ve been using a Rada small paring knife for the past 40 years. It is the favorite small knife I own. Wanting to get another; but, not remembering the brand, I searched until I found Rada. I now have a pair and couldn’t be more pleased. The peeler and other knife are also great. You can’t go wrong with these...the very best!"
Anne D.
Product Specifications
INCLUDES Peeling Paring, Serrated Regular Paring, Vegetable Peeler
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
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TW
08/10/2020
Teresa W.
United StatesI recommend this product
CK
08/02/2020
Caroline K.
United StatesI recommend this product
Great knives
I love these knives. This is the second gift set I have purchased. The peeler,and both knives are sharp and I use them all the time. Made in the USA too!!!
BM
07/22/2020
Brandy M.
United StatesI recommend this product
Best Kitchen Cutlery
I bought a knife set from my daughter’s school fund raiser, about 12 years ago, and these are the absolute best kitchen knives I have ever owned, I use them daily.
PW
01/06/2020
Pamela W.
United StatesI recommend this product
Kitchen Basics Gift Set
We recently purchased the Kitchen Basics Gift Set from Rada as a Christmas present for our daughter. As with our previous purchases from Rada, the quality was unsurpassed and it's manufactured in the U.S.A. We would highly recommend Rada products to anyone interested in quality kitchenware that will stand the test of time.
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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