Updated 17 Jun 2013
Scanpan
Spectrum Cook’s Knife
Snapshot: The Spectrum Cook’s Knife has a rubber handle, a 18cm blade and is made in China. But how does it handle and how sharp is it?
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Test results
Overall score
45
Handling
?%
Initial sharpness
?%
Edge durability
?%
Good points
- OK handling.
- Good price.
But
- Just OK initial sharpness.
- Extremely poor edge durability.
How we test
Overall score:
- Handling (60 percent)
- Initial sharpness (20 percent)
- Edge durability (20 percent)
Price is based on a March 2013 price survey.
Key data
Model
Price guide
$18
Origin
China
Specifications
Size (cm)
18
Weight (g)
121
Handle
Rubber
More Info
Notes
Knife was blunt when new.
Member reviews
"Avoid this knife"
01 Jul 2018, Doug L.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Attractive colour. Handling was OK.
Cons:
Edge sharpness poor. Cutting ability very poor. Lost what little sharpness it had very quickly. Soft metal made sharpening almost impossible.
Overall - just a very poor knife. Greatly over priced. The Victorinox would be a vastly better choice.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
