{"product_id":"cuisinart-10-piece-ceramic-coated-knife-set-color-coded-blades-with-guards-stainless-steel","title":"Cuisinart 10-Piece Ceramic-Coated Knife Set — Color-Coded Blades with Guards, Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cuisinart C55-10PCER is a 10-piece, color-coded ceramic-coated cutlery set that pairs stainless steel blades with nonstick ceramic coating and blade guards for everyday prep and safe storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact collection brings professional-style knives to a home kitchen with thoughtful details: muted color accents to reduce cross-contact between ingredients, a high-quality ceramic finish to ease slicing and cleanup, and protective blade guards so knives can be stored safely in drawers or transported. The set covers common cutting tasks with a chef's knife, slicing knife, santoku, utility, and paring knife—each sized to match typical recipes and prep workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat knives are included and what are their primary uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set contains five blade types tailored for most kitchen tasks: an 8\" chef knife for chopping and mincing, an 8\" slicing knife for roasts and larger cuts, a 7\" santoku for thin slicing and chopping, a 5.5\" serrated utility for breads and sandwiches, and a 3.5\" paring knife for peeling and detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8\" chef knife — versatile all-purpose tool for herbs, vegetables, and meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8\" slicing knife — long, narrow blade for clean slices of cooked proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7\" santoku — granton-style control for thin, even cuts of produce\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5.5\" serrated utility — tackles soft or crusty foods without crushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3.5\" paring knife — precise trimming, peeling, and small tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the ceramic coating affect cutting and care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic-like nonstick coating reduces food sticking and helps ingredients release cleanly from the blade, making slicing smoother and cleanup quicker. It’s applied to premium stainless steel for durability while still enabling easy maintenance when washed by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNonstick finish helps reduce drag when cutting sticky foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel core retains edge strength and resists corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWipe or hand-wash to preserve coating longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the knives safe to store and how does color-coding help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade comes with a matching blade guard for secure storage and safer handling in drawers or during transport. Muted, color-coded handles let you assign knives to different food groups (meat, vegetables, bread, etc.) to minimize cross-contamination during prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividual blade guards protect edges and reduce accidental cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor identifiers promote hygienic workflow and ingredient separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact design fits into standard kitchen drawers and knife rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: The Cuisinart C55-10PCER fits home cooks who want a practical, attractive starter knife collection that emphasizes safe storage and simple maintenance. It’s ideal for renters, small kitchens, or cooks upgrading from single knives who value color-coded organization and a low-friction blade surface without committing to a large, professional set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can these knives be put in the dishwasher?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Hand washing is recommended to preserve the ceramic coating and prevent premature wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Do the knives come with protective covers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, each blade includes a matching blade guard for safe storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cuisinart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49196407029979,"sku":"B0BFZHDGFF","price":48.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/1188\/3483\/files\/cuisinart-cutlery-set-front-packaging.jpg?v=1788010479","url":"https:\/\/homelypantry.co.uk\/products\/cuisinart-10-piece-ceramic-coated-knife-set-color-coded-blades-with-guards-stainless-steel","provider":"The Homely Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}