Side by Side Comparison of: Utopia Kitchen vs Totally Bamboo vs VREMI

For $20, this is definitely a solid knife set. The block is solid and durable, and the blades are sharp enough for all my uses. Don't expect super fancy knives, but most of us don't need super fancy knives. Been using these knives for several months now, and have come across no problems. Great knife set for a lower budget.

Thank you very much. This is exactly what I need and my friends like to see it.I very like the new things, very precise and easy to use. Next time I buy will not hesitate. Do not think expensive goods is good, buy for yourself and the quality is good, I am very happy to buy me such a great product. It does a good job. Nice. It has done exactly what I got it for. Thank you very much. This is exactly what I need and my friends like to see it.I very like the new things, very precise and easy to use. Next time I buy will not hesitate. They shipped quickly, goods packaging is also very fine, This works so much better than I thought it would. You can't do better for the price. if you want an economical and cost items will never miss it.

We had this set for several weeks now and have been really happy with it. The block is sturdy and a nice compact size. We don't have a lot of counter space and the block takes up about half as much space as our previous knife block did. The knives themselves are sharp and balanced. They are a good weight for easy chopping but not so heavy it would wear you out. I would recommend getting a sharpening kit as well because like any good knife set they will need to be sharpened to maintain the quality of the blades. Overall I feel like this a good set for the money spent.

Wow! These knifes were amazingly sharp and I love it! The Knives that we had before were extremely dull so when we got these knives they were a nice thing to have. I Love how they look and the knife board can fit most knives which is nice because if I have a nice knife that doesn't come with the set I would be able to put one in there. Cooking at home is a lot easier with these knives and they save drawer space because they are in a block that you can put on the counter. I have no complaints! I love them! 👍

This knife and block set is definitely worth the price. The handles are sturdy and the blades came really sharp which is a surprise. There was no damage to the block and the knives do wiggle a bit when in the block but it is a very minor issue considering the price. The set comes with 11 knives, 1 scissor, and the wooden block set for storage. I would recommend this set to friends and family even if they are not on a budget!

I am a retired meat cutter and I've used good quality knives, everyday on the job, for over 30 years. As a meat cutter, the knives I used every day were some of the finest made knives in the world. They still had to be sharpened almost daily, by hand, to keep them nice and sharp. I was looking for a decent set of kitchen knives, for everyday use, when I ran across this set on Amazon. This set has every knife I will ever need in my kitchen. It comes with a wood block to store them in safely, and is modestly priced. After paying such high prices for my butcher knives, I was a little concerned about the quality of these knives at this price. Not to worry! They arrived at my door just a few days from placing my order. They come protected in a heavy cardboard box with extra protection inside. This set of knives is a fantastic set for anyone's everyday kitchen use. They are made with stainless steel blades that resist rust, if wiped dry after washing. Stainless Steel is a hard metal that can be sharpened easily to a fine straight edge. The construction of the knives is on par with knives in this price range. They are well made very sharp cutting through everything I used them on with ease. This is a complete set of kitchen knives and includes every type of knife you will ever need, including a pair of kitchen shears. The wooden block conveniently stores all the knives in one place. Your knives are handy when you need one, yet it doesn't take up a lot of valuable counter space. The knives may be dishwasher safe but I never put my sharp knives in the dishwasher. I always hand wash using a bacterial soap, rinse with hot water, and carefully dry them before putting them away. This little trick will help keep your knives sharper, and they will last much longer. You will never have to worry about rust, water spots, or bacteria on your knives. To help you with this type of cleaning process, this set comes with a small towel to dry your knives before putting them back in the block. These knives are very sharp and easily cut through everything I threw at them. They are sturdy yet light and easy to handle. For the money, this is a complete set of kitchen knives suitable for all kitchens and lifestyles. It contains quality knives that should last for years, with proper use and care. A statement like that, from a retired butcher, really means something.I received this set of knives at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I use customer reviews just like this one to make informed buying decisions. It's my intention to write an honest review of the product after actual use, in order to help others make their own informed buying decisions. [...]

So far my wife loves this set. Everything arrived without any damage and all 3 have been put through the ringer already.They are fairly thin so I wouldn't advise "tossing" them into the sink but they are well made.Make sure you research what it takes to take care of bamboo utensils and care for these properly and I'm sure they will last you.

This not only a cute set but also practical. I used to have a plastic board until I decided to change it!I'm glad I'm not ingesting micro plastic particles anymore lol...This product comes in a very elegant presentation. Is light weight... Just be careful you let it humid for a lil while... it can curve a little. I fixed mine leaving some weight over the board overnight... right after I chopped my veggies, I place this wonderful chopping board to dry, so it remains flat.Highly recommended!

These are great. I've had the set for quite some time and they hold up extremely well. I love the assorted sizes and use them constantly. They are nice looking cutting boards that will stand the test of time.

These are decent cutting boards a nice variety of sizes and I use them on a daily basis. They hold up well to repeated use and have not warped or fallen apart. Much better than many other cutting boards I have owned.

Really sturdy, and actually very pretty. I'm saving the large one to use for cheese if I have guests. And using the small one as a spoon caddy next to the stove. Great bundle, great price.

Great cutting boards. The little one is really small but good for cheese and a quick small chopping job. They haven't even faded after being washed multiple times. Very hard and sturdy.

Well, the scissors broke within the first few weeks, and I swapped out the big knife for a better stainless steel one I had but all the other pieces are still going strong after a year of family use. The block is sturdy and looks nice, and keeps everything organized and sharp. The steak knives get the most use and they are all still going! This has made food prep in our kitchen so easy and the price was so worth it.Great for your first kitchen and family cooking!

The quality of the handles could be a little better, I think, but otherwise this is a really great knife set, especially for the price. The wooden block is solid and won't tip over, and every knife is sharp and feels like it will last me a long time. Overall, this was a good buy.

We received our set and all pieces. The knives fit nicely in the block and look nice too. They are very sharp, however there is no blade sharpening tool. So going forward you would be on your own if they became dull. Cut through my spaghetti squash like butter last night, so I'd say they're worth every penny!!!

Ok. Lets be clear. This is a very inexpensive knife and block set. For a set in this price range - great buy. For a knife set overall - they are ok. My 4 star rating is based on value for cost. However, I plan on continuing to shop for a new block and knife set. The knives are thin and the handles don't feel really solidly attached. The block has some fraying around the knife slots. Not what I expect from butcher block. The block is heavy though and I believe it is a solid piece. The biggest issue I have is with the steak knives. Bear with me this is tricky to explain. While they are serrated, they are not smooth with a "wave" pattern where each little peak comes to a point. Instead they are "toothed" so the blade edge looks like the top of a castle wall. Because the peaks are square the blade tears the meat rather than cuts it.Now for disclosure time. I got this as part of a reviewer program. Trust me. You want me reviewing this stuff because I have no qualms about saying something is garbage even if I got it for free. I tell it like I see it.  If you found this review helpful, please check 'yes' below. Thanks

I had 5 stars in my head for the 5 months that I have owned these. they are lightweight, which is deceiving to the tough look of them - they cut perfectly, excellent performance. It is a great set, and I especially love the scissors. However, just today I took the large paring knife out of the dishwasher and it had rust on it right around the top of where the blade meets the handle!! This knife is used more than the others, so I get that it sees water more than the others, but I would think this wouldn't happen to stainless steel. I am still giving this 4 stars because my husband loves his gift so much... and I get more food cooked for me than ever before... But I will not be using this rusty knife. I am going to have one empty space in my beautiful wooden block.

I recently moved into a place by myself and needed to get some of the essentials. I shopped around for knives on Amazon and found the huge differences in price between knife sets. I'm not a chef and I really just needed something that would cut. I liked the idea of having steak knives as well, in case some people came over to grill or what not.This set does what it needs to and the wooden block looks great. Overall the quality of the cutting knives is pretty solid. They do need to be sharpened sometimes but they definitely get the job done. I've also really liked the kitchen scissors that have been able to tackle anything I throw at them. The only thing that could be better are the serrated steak knives. They seem to be thinner and feel cheaper then the rest of the set. Luckily though I use these the least. Overall, with knives I feel like you get what you pay for, and these provide great utility for a great price.Also I don't ever put mine in the dishwasher but I do leave them in the sink overnight from time to time. I have not seen any rust on them. I know some reviewers were complaining about rust. (I've had these for about 4 months)

For a $13 dollar set of cutting boards, these are great. I got mine over a year ago and the two larger boards just broke. Now I know you might say, well Alex why give it 4 stars if it broke after only a year? That is a valid question, but honestly for $13 I will buy another set every year. They were great while they held together. The smaller one started to warp after about 8 months, the other two's handles broke then broke down the middle within two weeks of each other.

Love these boards, they are light & useful. Not sure what the very small one is for but for this price it doesn't matter. Only complaint is one in the set should have a lip for cutting juicy items like tomatoes.

Pretty good bamboo cutting boards. I recommend buying the oil though, we stick one in the dishwasher and it started stripping the bamboo wood and took off the finish. Hand wash only and apply the oil to get from cracking.

Good for a little while. Consider buying a new set after 6-8 months.

So far so good. Was looking for a "greener" product and this seemed to fit the bill and was very reasonably priced. The biggest one is a moderate size but they all work well for most needs. Mostly liked the fact that the glue they use is non-toxic. Couldn't find that info for most other boards in this price range. I'm using the Caron and Doucet cutting board oil which is mineral oil free. Read a review that said to oil them every day for the first week so I'm still in the process of doing that. Have handwashed several times already and they seem to clean up well. Overall would recommend, but have not had them very long yet.

I have recently disposed of my plastic boards and I am replacing them with bamboo for a couple of reasons. 1. I have read research that reveals that they offer just as good of protection as a plastic board because they don't have cutting grooves from the knife. I do plan to keep one board for only raw meat and sanitize with a 1/3 part vinegar solution. 2. Plastic boards warp easily especially when placed in the dishwasher, which is really the reason most people use plastic. I have found that I don't replace my plastic boards as often as I should to maintain their sanitary effectiveness.I have given these boards a 4/5 star rating because I wish they were a little thicker. I like a heavier board so that it doesn't move around. They were a good price and despite that I have to "season" them with oil for the first week or so, I still think they are a good deal. I would have given them 5 stars if they were thicker.

nice set. but don't expect much. Not like VictorRoll over image to zoom in Nice set but I'd buy the Victorinox brand instead if you want a sharp knife that works well

Knives do seem a little cheap and not super sharp

The Scissors are weak and are pretty useless but the knifes are fine. I guess its a ok set for the money.

Very happy with the knives. The block... not so much. It was poorly put together, with dried glue visible at the seams, and the blocks glued together crooked. The slots for the knives were also rough and had slivers of wood all along the opening that I had to file off. It doesn't seem like the block-maker took much pride in his/her workmanship.While this may seem petty because the knives are really the bulk of the purchase here, I don't keep this set on my counter top as I had intended to because of its shoddy appearance.

Definitely a "you pay for what you get" Amazon item. I've seen much nicer sets for this price point at Target or Bed Bath and Beyond. If you're looking for a starter set like this and don't mind the trip to the store you're probably better off going that route. These are serviceable but look and feel very cheaply made. I suspect they won't last very long and I'll probably be in the market for a new set within the year.

Not that I am that picky per say but they are not very thick, a bit flimsy, very inexpensive so you get what you are paying for but just be aware before you purchase them, they will ultimately rust if you don't dry them and they should be hand washed. The scissors are really flimsy too. I wanted to return them but I would have to pay $10 and the effort just isn't worth it. You'd might as well wait and save up to get a nice set that will last you and that will be comfortable for you to use. I will likely throw these away within the next few months and replace them with a better quality set.

I was surprised at how small they are, I had bought a 3-piece for same price in store and these are smaller, one of them is so small is basically useless for cutting.

Material felt thin and didn't last for me. Needs to be cared for more than I like, but if you don't mind then this could be for you. I wouldn't recommend it to a friend though.

When I took them out of the packaging they smelled like they were just rubbed with salmon or some sort of disgusting fish.Other than that, boards are okay.

They are very good, but only for light cutting and shopping due to its very thin and very very light weigh. I do not recommend this set at all because you will be very disappointment when you see and feel how light and thin they are.

I purchased these boards with the thought of giving them as a wedding gift. When I received them I had trouble deciding if I should let them go or not since they are beautiful. I did notice that they didn't give you care instructions so I went online and looked up the best care for them and included that with them. When you have special care for a certain type of wood it would be nice to have that included in the packaging. We received a thank you telling us how they loved them and I will be checking back with them to see how they are holding it for them.

I routed a handle into the smaller board as it's difficult to hang if you don't. The middle board has developed a crack in the handle and if we're not careful it pinches you when you use it... They are starting to show some wear after 2 years of use. I might re surface them in my planer and then cut them up to make edge grain cutting boards...

Today was the first time that I used the knives and the utility scissors. I was not very happy because the knives as well as the scissors are very dull. Thank God, I had not thrown away or discarded my old set because I would have been in trouble trying to prepare Sunday lunch/dinner.

I purchased this set on a Lightening Deal, so I didn't pay much (thankfully). The knives are very light and small, & the handles are incredibly narrow, which makes them difficult to handle. I've already donated the set & will be purchasing something more substantial.

I was looking for a nice knife block that had a good rating but wasn't going to break the bank. This set had a high rating and looked good at the time but, things quickly went sour. The Butcher knife dulled quick to now I don't use it anymore bought a new one separately from a store to replace it and it works great. I also found that they start to rust quickly (even though I clean them by hand and don't put them through the dish washer). The steak knives work great though and are of good quality not bowing or bending with no sign of rust of this time. If I was you I would read over other reviews and think of using money elsewhere because I believe you will be disappointed with this knife set I know I sure was.

The package arrived earlier then expected which is great. The knives are in excellent shape. The wooden block on the other hand was not. On the bottom row the last 3 slots were not cut open enough to put a knife in there. I had to use one of the knives to cut the hole open myself. Also after using the scissors for the second time the handle snapped on them. I was using it to cut the plastic part of a tag off a shirt. I guess it was too much for it to handle. I have used the knives and they work great but the rest of the product is a waste. Do not buy

Bought these knives because they advertise "100% Stainless Steel Blades"The fact that they began to rust after two trips through the dishwasher indicates that this is a lie. True stainless steel does not rust so easily within a week.I am giving two stars instead of one for two reasons. First, you get what you pay for. These are cheap knives, and I should have known better. Second, the scissors included in this set are actually of high quality, and I use them often for non-culinary purposes. Most scissors would have broken from the abuse I have given them. This does not make this package a worthy purchase. Go find some real stainless and drop some real coin on them, because this was wasted money.

Cheaply made .. I rather save my money for some better quality ones :)

Great cutting boards that are easy on the knives. The aesthetic of wood while cooking is pleasant compared to plastic counterparts. Despite hand washing them--the medium sized one broke within two months of purchase. Great product with great environmental and ethical benefits of its purchase, but if you are looking for something that will last I would look elsewhere. Their quality is great but their durability is poor.

i don't want those in the food. i don't feel comfortable using these. maybe i would use one to serve something but don't trust to cut on it. also, they have a strange chemical smell.

Ehh. One split on the second use, near the handle, but I popped it back in place. I only use it for cold cuts, cheese, and some vegetables. I never run these type of cutting boards through the dishwasher, just use really hot water.

Ordered these and used and washed the boards twice, before the medium sized board began to split at the handle. They also began to developed a bow in the middle of the cutting board. I ordered three different sets of bamboo cutting boards when I ordered these, so that my wife could try them out and we found that the thickest cutting board that we bought was also the best lasting and best performer. This was a nice set, but it just didn't seem to last (3 weeks). Unfortunately this is my very first product review for Amazon, after trying hundreds of different products.

Don't run them through your dishwasher or you'll have a bad time.2/5 would not buy again.Also too many bamboo fibers in my food.

It seem as real bamboo board. I really liked it when I received these, but they started to bend and break into pieces right after a month of use. I want to return these but the return date has passed (the return period is from the day you bought it to a month after). Only if they could last longer. I feel sad I paid for a short term used kitchen boards.

Want a knife set to go rusty after one wash ( hand washed or not) it doesn't matter these things go rusty right away. Save your money and buy some better quality cutlery

All the knives did not fit well in the wood block. I gave this to my mom as a Christmas gift and the wood block was cheaply made and you could only put 5 of the 6 steak knives in the block because the handles were too large. It was as if the block was not made for the knives.

I've never returned anything for the past 5 years and I had no choice but to return it. It was garbage. It looked like someone ordered before and returned it. It came with a broken box, wooden block and missing a few knives. DO NOT BUY THIS!PS. It was also very cheap looking!

These knives are cheap for a reason. They are dull, light weight and just plain awful.If you just want a set to sit on the counter that you *might* use one day, then go ahead with these.If you want to actually prepare food on a semi-regular basis...turn the other way! These are plain awful. I'd be scared of cutting my finger bc the blade slips pretty often, but they are so dull I don't think it'd leave any damage.

I dont know how to post pics with my comment othetwise i would. Ordered June 20th. Today is August 4 and my knives are rusting already. Had my husband sharpen and still not that sharp. Pass the 30 days so i can't return. Will keep for 6 months by then all knives should be rusted. I will next time spend money and buy a goid set with a good warranty. They suck. You get what you pay for. 🤐🤐

These are 100% junk and the seller is even worse. Avoid!!!!!!!!

The bamboo splinters off these if you use knives on them. Cutting boards that leave large splinters in your food are not safe, even if they are made of sustainably sourced bamboo.

I ordered these cutting boards because they were marked as a best seller, but they are NOT worth the price. Like many of the other reviews note, within a few months of purchase they have all warped and broken. The largest board actually split down the middle and splintered. Bamboo is supposed to be strong and very durable. I'm not sure what this company did during the manufacturing process, but they do not hold up at all. Do NOT buy these boards.

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT. It's not worth it. First of all, they require a lot of care -- you have to buy mineral oil to condition it. When I washed it the first time, the bamboo fibers started coming out. Lots of them. It's frustrating. It is a pain in the butt. This one of the worst products I have ever come across.

I think that these cutting boards are really great for the price! They are a little thinner than I would have liked, but for the price, these boards are an amazing deal. I cant think of anything negative to say about these boards. They serve their purpose.Disclosure: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review!***updateIt's unfortunate but all three of these cutting boards broke after a few months. I did not even use them that much. In all honesty I can no longer recommend this product.

The longer one cracked within three months even though we oiled the board quite frequently. It does not make it unusable though but still. It's a cracked handle. It has not bent itself yet which is typically an issue with wooden / bamboo boards. Now a year, except the smaller one rest all have broken apart.

first week, everything like good.second week,some crack for middle and big board.third week, the handle of middle board has broken.fourth week, the big split to two, we got more one board,lolwe will buy next board must made by wood.