Searching for a good knife set? If so, you need look no further than Anolon knives. Yes, this is the same company that has built a flawless reputation in the cookware industry. Those looking to purchase a quality set of knives for under $200 should look at Anolon as a serious option. They are priced well, and are similar in quality to some of the more expensive sets of knives. They aren't quite at the level of a company like Global, but the difference in price should at least warrant a look at these fine knives.

Pretty much all of the best sets of kitchen cutlery are made with blades with full tangs. What this means is the part of the knife that extends into the handle runs all the way to the bottom of the handle. A full-tang knife is better than one that only runs part of the way down the handle because it will be balanced better. This makes the knives easier to cut with, and you'll be able to knock out long days in the kitchen with ease.

Anolon is popular in the kitchen cookware arena, and it looks like they are rapidly gaining popularity in the kitchen knife market as well. A quick glance at popular review sites around the Internet shows that these fine knives are getting plenty of good reviews. People are happy with their ability to hold an edge, and they seem to hold up well under heavy use.

If you can afford it, buy one of the slightly more expensive sets with the high-carbon stainless steel blades. You get the stain resistance of stainless plus the ability to sharp of the carbon steel blades. One caveat...Don't let the word "stainless" in "stainless steel" fool you. While stainless steel is less susceptible to water damage, it will discolor and even start to rust of left exposed to water for long periods of time. One more knife care tip and I'll get off my soap box. Even if the set of knives claims to be machine washable, you'll extend the life of your knife by washing and drying them by hand right after use.

Anolon knives don't just work well, they look nice as well. The birch block set against the black handles of the Anolon Advanced sets of knives adds a touch of class to any kitchen. If you don't like black handles, the as brown handles that look just as nice. No matter what the color, all of the handles are created with SureGrip technology. Some people don't care for since it doesn't feel the same as the wood handled knives. Personally, I like it better. It's softer than a wood handled knife, and after a long day in the kitchen using these knives, I really learned to appreciate these handles. They are definitely ergonomically designed.

Put it all together and you have kitchen cutlery maker that is set to make waves in the industry. These knives are built to last and will serve you well if you take good care of them. Buy an Anolon knife set and you won't be sorry.